Bookhouse Brewing to close after seven years in Ohio City

Driving the news: Co-founder and head brewer Vaughn Stewart announced Tuesday on Facebook that Bookhouse will shutter on or around Dec. 31.

• He cited a significant decrease in revenue in 2025 and "ongoing economic headwinds."

What they're saying: "We are unable to continue to bring you 14 unpopular beers and 2 IPAs in a charming setting," Stewart wrote.

Flashback: Stewart previously brewed beer at the short-lived Portside Brewery and Distillery in Cleveland. He opened Bookhouse with former business partner Luke Brevoort in 2018.

What's next: Stewart said he's in talks with potential partners to keep the historic 19th-century space — once home to Jacob Baehr Brewery — alive as a community gathering place.

• Bookhouse has three final releases planned this month, including an IPA in collaboration with Noble Beast collaboration, before closing its doors for good.

The last word: "As we make our way through the remaining days and weeks, we encourage you to come in with gift cards, to tip extra, and most of all, to drink a healthy share of beer or cider or weed soda or liquor."