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Guinness Open Gate Brewery near Baltimore to close, cutting 174 jobs
Fox News • • business
Key Points:
- The Guinness Open Gate Brewery in Halethorpe, Maryland, will close on November 1, leaving its Chicago brewery as the only U.S. location, resulting in 174 Aramark employees losing their jobs.
- The closure is part of a $1 billion restructuring plan by Diageo, Guinness' parent company, which has led to significant staff reductions across some teams.
- Since opening in 2018, the Maryland brewery welcomed over 2 million visitors and was notable for its experimental brewing, allowing guests to create more than 700 unique beers.
- Industry experts attribute the closure partly to changing alcohol consumption trends, including a decline in U.S. alcohol use and increased preference for alternating alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks.
- Diageo emphasized that the decision is not a reflection of the brewery's team or community support and reaffirmed its commitment to investing in the Guinness brand's long-term growth.
