CAZENOVIA, NY — The Empire Farm Brewery in Cazenovia, one of the largest craft breweries in Upstate New York, has been shut down by the new owners who bought it at a bankruptcy auction last month. Empire owner David Katleski filed for bankruptcy reorganization in August, citing about $10 million in debts.

Who took over Empire Brewery?

Ellicottville Brewing Company in Western New York has purchased Empire Brewing Company’s brand. That means they will be making their beer and putting it back on shelves.

Why did Empire Brewery close?

Empire Brewing Closes Abruptly The owner of the building, Armory Boys LLC, told Spectrum News Empire surrendered the building Wednesday after business hours because they faulted on their lease. The company claims Empire hasn’t paid rent for three consecutive months.

Who bought Empire in Cazenovia?

Feldmeier
Feldmeier, through a separate limited liability coporation (LLC), bought the Empire property, equipment and furnishings in October at a bankruptcy auction. It then closed the brewery with plans to reopen it as Meier’s Creek. Empire Farm Brewery had $10 million in debts at the time of the bankruptcy.

What happened to Empire Farm Brewery in Cazenovia?

CAZENOVIA, NY — The Empire Farm Brewery in Cazenovia, one of the largest craft breweries in Upstate New York, has been shut down by the new owners who bought it at a bankruptcy auction last month.

What will happen to easyempire brewing?

Empire Brewing will continue to remain available on retail shelves to all of CNY and beyond. Empire was founded in 1994 as a forerunner of New York’s craft history & we are committed to continuing Empire forward as a cornerstone of NYS Craft.

What happened to Empire Brewing Company?

Empire brands have found a new production facility in our W.N.Y. brewhouse and will continue to be brewed in the same spirit and integrity as the past 25yrs. Empire Brewing will continue to remain available on retail shelves to all of CNY and beyond.

Is Meier’s Creek Brewing Company still in business?

“The former owners of the Empire Farm Brewery have ceased all operations at the facility and have no affiliation with Meier’s Creek Brewing Company, which will open in the Spring of 2020 as an entirely new and independent operation,” the release said.