USA, MD: Mad Science Brewing Company to close following owners cancer diagnosis
A popular farm brewery in Frederick County, Maryland, will have its final toast this weekend after the owners cancer diagnosis, NBC Washington reported on December 21.
Were looking to do a big blowout, get rid of my inventory, said Brian Roberts, owner of Mad Science Brewing Company in Adamstown. Everythings $10, four-pack or six-pack, doesnt matter the beer. Just need it gone.
He needs it gone because Saturday, December 23 will be his last day.
First diagnosed in 2021, Roberts had been in the clear, but a scan last summer showed the cancer came back, and its not responding to treatment.
At that point, I decided I really didnt want to work seven days a week, or continue to work seven days a week, with whatever time I had left, he said.
His wife, Louisa, posted on social media announcing the cancer and Saturdays celebration. She wants the community to support her husband, and they want to thank the community.
Its the best thing, she said. We cant rely on our friends forever, and he needs to enjoy what time he has left.
They dont want to focus on the sadness of what the future might bring. Roberts has an extremely positive attitude. Hell participate in some clinical trials and get whatever treatment he can to extend his life.
All you can do is laugh and smile and just roll with it, he said.
His wife said theyre focusing on being happy - staying optimistic but realistic.
I get to walk my best friend in the entire world - Im going to cry - to heavens gates, she said. Who gets to do that? Nobody gets to do that.
On December 23, theyll welcome dedicated customers, maybe some new ones, and celebrate the end of a farm brewery thats been there since 2015.
A beer enthusiast, Roberts plans to enjoy life and visit some other breweries after taking some time off. Mad Science Brewing will be open from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Saturday, December 23.
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