Akron Craft Brewery to Close Both Locations

AKRON, Ohio (News Talk 1480 WHBC) – There are a lot of craft beer breweries in Ohio.

Perhaps too many.

The R Shea Brewery in Akron has announced it is closing both its locations effective March 3.

Owner Ron Shea saying in a social media post says the industry is as challenged as it’s ever been.

R Shea first opened in the Merriman Valley in 2015, opening a Canal Place location in 2017.