Mash House Brewing Company in Fayetteville, NC Closes Abruptly after 24 Years
By Lizmary Evans
After more than two decades of serving house-brewed beer and handcrafted meals, a longtime Fayetteville brewery announced it was closing its doors.
Mash House Brewing Company at 4150 Sycamore Dairy Road announced April 10 would be its final night of service. In a farewell post to social media, the Mash House team thanked Fayetteville, Fort Bragg and its patrons for their support over the past 24 years.
“Whether you’ve dined with us once or weekly, thank you for being part of our story,” the post said. “To our past and present staff, we couldn’t have done this without you, and there are no words to express how much we appreciate all of your hard work.”
Known for its craft beer brewed in-house, Mash House opened in 2001. The brewery, located near Fayetteville’s “Restaurant Row,” featured a lineup of signature Indian Pale Ales, such as the Mash House IPA, a citrusy brew with a slight bitterness.
Mash House’s predecessor, Cross Creek Brewing Co., opened in 1997 but rebranded as Mash House in 2001, The Fayetteville Observer reported in 2001.
With the closure, the community bids farewell to another local institution, adding to the growing list of breweries that have closed in the city. Bright Light Brewing Company closed in October after nearly eight years in business at 444 W. Russell St. and Huske Hardware Restaurant & Brewing Co., which operated out of a historic building built in 1904, closed abruptly last spring.
Attempts to reach Mash House Brewing Company for comment on April 10 were unsuccessful. An employee who answered the phone said a news release with further information would be sent to local media outlets and posted on social media on April 11 and declined to answer any further questions.
In the meantime, the brewery prepares for its last night serving the Fayetteville community.
“Tonight will be our final night of service, and as of tomorrow, we will be permanently closed,” the April 10 post said. “It’s been an honor to serve you.”
Reporter Lizmary Evans covers dining, retail, entertainment and culture for The Fayetteville Observer. You can reach her at LEvans@gannett.com.
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