USA, CA: DarkHeart Brewing ready to open in Citrus Heights

DarkHeart Brewing is almost ready to open in Citrus Heights, Citrus Heights Sentinel reported on December 21.

The brewing company, which is preparing to open at Sylvan Corners next to the new Bear Paw Outlet store, posted on social media that the “wait has seemed eternal.” A Dec. 20 post indicated that the business is waiting for final clearance and anticipates fully opening on Monday, Dec. 23.

“No guarantees but looks good so far,” DarkHeart wrote on social media Friday. Earlier posts from a week prior indicated that the company was waiting on final approval from the fire department.

In past updates, the brewing business has shared photos of the interior of their new location, as well as photos of available merchandise and information on membership plans.

“We are at crunch time. Merch and gift cards are available…We will make arrangements to get you what you need to make this Christmas extra special,” the company wrote online.

The small business brewing company, owned by Rick and Cynthia Lee, was previously located in Sacramento for almost five years according to their website, and was unexpectedly forced to close “due to circumstances beyond their control.”

During a City Council meeting earlier this year, the Citrus Heights City Council voted unanimously to approve $86,000 in Business Attraction Incentive grant funding, which was used to help DarkHeart Brewing establish itself in its new location. In a presentation to the City Council Economic Development and Community Engagement Director Meghan Huber said the small business “checks all the boxes” in respect to grant program eligibility requirements.

Huber said the owners “truly have a heart for community” and described their business as “award winning.” She also said the business has a loyal following of customers in house and on social media.

DarkHeart Brewing owner Cynthia Lee told the council she and her husband have put their “heart and soul” into building not just a building, but a community, and said their previous location held weddings, celebrations of life and fundraising events.

Brewery owners weren’t available for comment before press time on Saturday, December 21. The new brewing business is located at 7110 Auburn Blvd.

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