Over Yonder Brewing, a beloved local brewery near the Red Rocks Amphitheatre in Golden, Colorado, has announced that it will be closing its doors on July 20. Since its opening in 2019, the brewery has gained popularity for its variety of craft beers, its bluegrass music events, and its dog-friendly space. Now, after much consideration, the Bilodeaux family has made the difficult decision to shut down operations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In a heartfelt social media post, owners Jason and Jessica Bilodeaux, along with Jason\u2019s sister Ashleigh, explained the circumstances behind their decision. Despite their passion for creating unique craft beer and fostering a sense of community, the financial pressures and challenges of maintaining a small, independent business in a competitive market proved too much.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cIt is with broken hearts that we announce the upcoming closure of Over Yonder,\u201d the Bilodeaux family wrote. \u201cWe explored every possible path to stay open, but with the many challenges faced in this area, including the difficulties of operating a small business, continuing our operations was no longer sustainable.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Running a brewery, especially near a major landmark like Red Rocks, can be both rewarding and difficult. Over Yonder Brewing not only dealt with the financial struggles of small businesses, but also had to navigate the added complexities of being in a high-traffic, tourist-centric area. These challenges made it difficult for the brewery to thrive in the way the Bilodeaux family had hoped.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Nevertheless, Jason and his family are incredibly grateful for the support they\u2019ve received. \u201cOver Yonder has always been more than just a brewery,\u201d they said. \u201cIt\u2019s been a place for community, music, creativity, and connection. We are thankful for everyone who has supported us and helped us build this dream.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
For anyone hoping to visit Over Yonder before its final day, there\u2019s still time to enjoy some of the brewery\u2019s most popular offerings. A special, limited-edition beer named This Has All Been Wonderful, But Now We\u2019re On Our Way Amber, inspired by the band Phish, will be available as a tribute to the brewery\u2019s closure. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Here\u2019s a quick look at what\u2019s happening over the next few days before the brewery shuts down for good:<\/p>\n\n\n\n