USA, NY: The North Brewery to close for good on September 14

A craft brewing operation that was a fixture on Endicott's Washington Avenue for more than a decade is closing, WNBF reported on September 9.

The North Brewery has announced plans to end operations. Co-owner Zack Pedley told WNBF News that he and his partners decided "it's just the right time for us."

The business operated in a building that had been occupied for decades by Elk's Bake Shop. The Pedley family acquired the property to launch the craft brewing business in 2012.

The North Brewery's decision to shut down generated an outpouring of online support from customers who expressed disappointment and wished the operators of the business the best.

The partners decided to close The North after "several months of consideration." They said it was an "absolute blast" to make and serve their "creative beers over the last 12 years."

Pedley said the business will close its doors on Saturday, September 14 evening.

The North Brewery shutdown is coming as an $11 million reconstruction project on Washington Avenue enters its final phase.

Pedley said while "construction didn't help" matters it wasn't the primary reason for the decision to close.

Only two months ago, Pedley expressed concern about the ability of The Avenue's businesses to survive the long street improvement project.

During a July 1 interview on WNBF Radio's Binghamton Now program, he warned that the situation was dire for people operating restaurants and other businesses along the street.

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