IMBIB closing their brewery and both locations

Discussion in 'Mountain' started by ChicagoJ, Jan 14, 2025.

  1. ChicagoJ

    ChicagoJ Grand Pooh-Bah (5,247) Feb 2, 2015 Illinois
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    https://mynews4.com/news/local/imbb-brewery-in-reno-sparks-to-close-doors-by-end-of-february

    They medaled at four GABF and two World Beer Cup events and will be missed in the Reno / Sparks community.
     
  2. Todd

    Todd Founder (13,518) Aug 23, 1996 Finland
    STAFF Mod Team Society Pooh-Bah

    Here's their announcement:

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    We are sad to share that it’s last call for IMBĪB. We will be closing our doors by the end of February as we wind down the company. It’s been a lot of fun being part of this community and industry, but our model is no longer viable.

    We did what we set out to do. We made world-class, award-winning beer. We pushed the boundaries of beer, and we nailed some traditional styles. We shared our passion and knowledge with the community. We helped put the Nevada beer scene on the map. We gave to as many organizations as we could and tried to say yes as often as possible. We collaborated. We learned a lot. We started with nothing and made something out of it. We will pass the torch to our fellow breweries and let them carry on making the good stuff.

    For the next few weeks, we will be offering some killer deals on our beer as we’d like to see it get appreciated and savored rather than dumped. Starting today all bottles and to-go crowlers are 50% off until we close the doors. Most of these beers will age gracefully for years to come. Next week we will have a killer deal on cases of cans as soon as we finish packaging the last few batches.

    We will be throwing one last party on February 1…because we are going to go out with style. Stay tuned for details, but we sure hope to see many of you in the coming weeks. Please stop in and say goodbye and imbibe a few beers with us before we lock the doors for the last time. If you are feeling generous, tip your beertender as all of our employees will be looking for new opportunities.

    In the words of Woody Guthrie – “Take it easy, but take it.”

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  3. rodbeermunch

    rodbeermunch Grand Pooh-Bah (3,900) Sep 30, 2015 Nevada
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    Hey they haven't closed yet and I still have some beers I want to review, can you open the listing back up?
     
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  4. LeinenkugelDrinker

    LeinenkugelDrinker Pooh-Bah (2,171) Feb 14, 2023 Nevada
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    I just looked out of curiosity, I can still review their beers but can’t add any.
     
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  5. rodbeermunch

    rodbeermunch Grand Pooh-Bah (3,900) Sep 30, 2015 Nevada
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    I was trying to add their Tri-Lab Rice Lager. . . twas a good one. I'm sure I have more in the backlog as well to add. I dunno, maybe like a 1 year grace period would be nice.
     
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  6. LeinenkugelDrinker

    LeinenkugelDrinker Pooh-Bah (2,171) Feb 14, 2023 Nevada
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    That would be cool. I’m sure @Todd will open their listing back up for the time being anyway.
    :beers:
     
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  7. Todd

    Todd Founder (13,518) Aug 23, 1996 Finland
    STAFF Mod Team Society Pooh-Bah

    Yes, I've opened them back up. Please send a report when they've closed.

    And thanks for tagging me, @LeinenkugelDrinker.