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Akron is losing a craft brewery for the third time in less than a year. Downtown-based Akron ym Brewing announced its plans to close its doors on Oct. 19.“We were hoping Akron ym would be better located and in a better position to make it. It’s sad to see them go,” said Akron resident Andy Chapin.The brewery opened at a busy Downtown intersection during a time when the industry was booming. Chapin said it was a popular destination for events, visitors and locals alike.
Now, what she considers a mature industry is leveling out.“This year we’ve had 35 openings so far and we’ve had 25 closings, so those numbers are much closer than they ever have been in the past,” she explained.MacDonald said beer makers, like other industries, have felt the pinch of soaring supply costs, wage inflation and rising interest rates. Additionally, she said consumer habits have changed in recent years, with more alcohol options and younger customers choosing alternatives to beer.
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