Mismatch Brewing Shutters Whitmore Square Brewhouse for 2026

Mismatch Brewing confirmed this week that the Whitmore Square brewhouse will not reopen during 2026, electing instead to concentrate resources on its Adelaide Hills base. The closure affects the brewhouse that first opened in 2022 after Mismatch took over the Sparkke at the Whitmore Hotel and served as a city-center taproom and production outpost.

For drinkers and venue operators, the immediate takeaway is that Mismatch beer will remain available in other formats. The brewery will be the official beer partner of the Tour Down Under from Jan. 16–25, 2026 and will staff event venues and pop-up bars across the race footprint. Mismatch also signaled potential future pop-up appearances and operational announcements, leaving open the prospect of temporary urban activations even while the permanent Whitmore Square site remains offline.

The decision follows a major ownership change in 2024, when a syndicate led by former Carlton & United Breweries executive Peter Filipovic acquired Mismatch in a deal that included more than 300 publicans and the Adelaide Hills Distillery after the collapse of the previous owner, Mighty Craft. That transaction shifted the scale and responsibilities of the brand, and current management appears to be consolidating production and commercial efforts to the Adelaide Hills facility for the near term.

Practical implications are straightforward. If you planned to visit the Whitmore Square taproom, redirect plans to the Adelaide Hills brewery or check Tour Down Under venues and pop-up listings for Mismatch pours. Publicans and event organizers who rely on Mismatch for kegs or tap rotations should confirm supply arrangements directly with the brewery, as distribution and on-site service may be concentrated from the Hills during 2026.

The closure is also a reminder that urban taproom projects can be vulnerable to wider business restructures. For the Adelaide beer community, the loss of a CBD brewing presence will change foot traffic patterns and local late-night options, but the company’s commitment to high-profile events and occasional pop-ups means Mismatch will remain visible in the market. Expect further announcements from the brewery about pop-ups or operational shifts as the year progresses.