"Gassaway warned of significant local impacts, including the loss of jobs and reduced revenue for the city's water utility. He added that the specialized nature of the brewery will make it challenging to find a new user for the site, though the city is already seeking to connect with the company's real estate team to explore reuse options. To be clear, I don't think that will be an easy task given the large and highly specialized nature of the facility, he wrote to the mayor and council. I hope I'm wrong though."
"A specific closure date has not yet been set, beyond early 2026, he said. The Fairfield brewery first opened its doors in 1976. Anheuser-Busch (the original U.S. company) was sold to Belgian brewer InBev in 2008, forming Anheuser-Busch InBev (AB InBev), the world's largest brewer, but AB InBev still operates the Anheuser-Busch brand, selling off some smaller brands while also acquiring new ones to grow its portfolio. The Fairfield site as of 2024 was brewing more than 20 of Anheuser-Busch's brands."
Anheuser-Busch will shut down its Fairfield brewery in early 2026, closing a facility that opened in 1976 and brewed more than 20 brands as of 2024. City officials described the closure as devastating and warned of significant job losses and reduced revenue for the city's water utility. The company plans to close three facilities nationwide and offer affected employees jobs at other locations across the country. The specialized nature of the brewery will complicate reuse of the site, prompting city efforts to engage the company's real estate team and mobilize support for workers and potential buyers.
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