Longtime Detroit brewery staple ‘taking a break’ after 31 years
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Key Points:
- Motor City Brewing Works, a key part of Detroit's beer scene for 31 years, announced it will temporarily close its Midtown taproom starting February 8.
- The brewery highlighted its role beyond beer, emphasizing its contributions to art, music, and community throughout its history.
- The closure is linked to the shutdown of the Detroit thermal system section that has powered the brewery since its construction, which ended in late 2025.
- Despite the taproom closure, beer distribution to retailers will continue with support from other local breweries.
- Motor City Brewing Works was notable for being the first new brewery in Detroit since Prohibition when it opened.
