Popular Buffalo sour and hazy brewer to close Military Road taproom

Froth Brewing Co., known around town for fruity, tart sours and hazy, smoothie-style beers, announced on Jan. 7 that its Military Road taproom will permanently close at the end of the month, with the taproom shutting on Feb. 1, 2026. The move ends a seven-year run for the taproom, which opened Jan. 12, 2019, though the brewery will continue producing its cans and kegs for retail shelves.

The taproom has been a regular gathering spot for fans of lacto-driven sours and hop-forward haze, and its departure removes one more public space where brewers, homebrewers, and drinkers mixed tasting notes and local chatter. Froth’s decision follows a pattern in the region: a string of area taproom closures and broader industry headwinds have made sustaining on-site operations difficult in some markets, especially where distribution and retail shelf space demand consistent production and volume.

For customers, the most immediate impact is the loss of a neighborhood pour room and the chance to sample limited-release batches straight from the source. For local bars and retailers that carried Froth offerings, the brewery’s shift keeps product flowing but narrows options for in-person collaboration, tap takeovers, and event nights that taprooms traditionally hosted. Brewers who relied on shared events and cross-promotion will need to pivot toward retail partnerships and off-site events.

Practically, if you want one last pour at the Military Road space, plan ahead: the taproom will be open through Jan. 31 with the final day listed as Feb. 1, 2026. Froth has confirmed it will keep producing beer for retail shelves, so expect to find staples and seasonal cans at local shops and distributors even after the taproom closes. Homebrewers and recipe-swappers can still track bottle releases and seek out leftover special batches on shelves or at stockists.

The closure also highlights a broader lesson for small breweries: taprooms are community hubs but expensive to operate. A saturated craft market increases pressure on margins and forces many brewers to balance taproom hospitality with the economics of distribution.

Our two cents? If Froth is on your rotation, swing by for a last pour and support local retailers that will carry the beer forward. Community support and smart shelf placement can keep favorite sours and hazies alive even without the neighborhood taproom vibe.