Without new owner, central Ohio brewery sets closing date after 14 years

GRANVILLE, Ohio (WCMH) -- A central Ohio brewery that had hoped to pass the taproom to new ownership has set a closing date after 14 years of business.

Licking County's Granville Brewing Company at 5371 Columbus Road will be shutting its doors on Sept. 27, founders Jay Parsons and Ross Kirk announced on social media. The announcement comes after Parsons and Kirk said in July they were offering the brewery up for sale, having decided "it is time for our tenure as owners of GBC to come to an end."

"Though we do not yet know what is written for us, we are beyond fortunate to have such a supportive, loyal, and kind community with us as we take our next steps," the brewery's September post said. "The words 'Thank You' don't feel big enough, so be sure to come have a beer or two so we can express our deepest love for all y'all."

Granville Brewing was founded 14 years ago and offers Belgian-style beers and ales. The brand's brewery sits among farmland and is located near the intersection of Columbus Road and Outville Road in a renovated horse barn, inviting customers to the property's taproom, barnyard patio, or for carryout.

"Granville Brewing Company, which started as a conversation over beers in 2011, has been an amazing journey filled with good friends, laughs, tears, and a lot of great beer," the brewery's July social media post said. "The brewery brought you all to the same place and you built an amazing community of people from all walks of life through conversation and beers."

The brewery, which is open from 3 to 9 p.m. Thursday through Saturday, is offering all beers at $5 a glass until the Sept. 27 closing date.