After closing early for the season in November, Cape Ann Brewing has made the decision to permanently shutter its Gloucester brewpub.
In a farewell message laced with sailing references, owner and founder Jeremy Goldberg said goodbye to his 18-year-old company.
“It is with much sadness that I announce the permanent closure of the Cape Ann Brewing Company,” Goldberg wrote Monday. “During the summer of 2002, a casual conversation spawned the perhaps ill-thought idea of what would become the Cape Ann Brewing Company. Since that day, we strove to create a brand and a place that would represent ‘the courage and spirit of the North Atlantic Fishing Fleet.’ We are proud of what we’ve created over the past 18 years. During this time we’ve weathered many storms, at times enjoyed smooth seas, and have always been thankful for the stong headwinds that have guided our voyage. Unfortunately, the current climate has proven to be our last sail. (Is that enough sailing cliches?)