Veteran-owned and operated nano brewery, Five Branches, is shutting its doors this weekend.
Five Branches, located at 131 Hibiscus St. in Tarpon Springs, opened five years ago and says its last day is Saturday, Nov. 2.
Ramey Simpson and Jerry Brown opened Five Branches in 2019 after retiring from the military and gave back to the veteran community by donating to charities and projects like the Fundraiser for Firefighters of Pinellas charity they hosted in October.
The owners cited health challenges and changes in ownership as some of the reasons that led to the decision to close.
Five Branches moved into its Hibiscus Street location last year after growing out of its nearby Athens Street spot. The Athens location also flooded from Hurricane Idalia shortly before the team was expected to move.
“From our loyal customers to our dedicated partners, you have made these five years truly memorable and meaningful, the taproom wrote on social media. “While this chapter is ending, the relationships and memories we’ve built will always remain in our hearts.”
Over a hundred patrons took the comments of the post to express their love and their stories of the brewery.
On its final day, there will be music from local artists Matthew Joustra and Jonathan Di Renzo, and customers can enjoy a pint of Five Branches award-winning beers, like “Giggle Shark” and “General Order No. 1.”
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This article appears in Oct 31 – Nov 6, 2024.