Cycle Brewing to close downtown St. Petersburg taproom

State of play: The exact closing date will be announced "hopefully with some notice," founder Doug Dozark said in a video posted on social media. It will definitely be by the end of the month, he said.

• Dozark didn't say why the taproom is closing. But brewing will continue at Cycle's production warehouse off Fifth Avenue South, he said.

What they're saying: "After we resolve permitting issues, we hope to open something in the warehouse by this summer that could include retail bottle sales and eventually on-site consumption," Dozark told St. Pete Rising.

💭 Kathryn's thought bubble: Cycle is known for its barrel-aged stouts, but my go-to is their Crank IPA — and, hot take, I happen to think it's the best beer in St. Pete.

• Aside from losing my favorite brew — Dozark in his video said, "This batch of Crank is the last batch of Crank" — this feels like Wayward Goose all over again.

Yes, but: At least the space won't sit empty.

• Green Turtle, a brewery "featuring traditional brewing methods and British fare" will open in Cycle's space next month, per St. Pete Rising.

The bottom line: Can the relentless march of time please give us a break?!