Alibi Ale Works Brewery & Barrel House to Close
February 19, 2025 | Member Submitted
Dear Alibi Community,
We have some important news to share about the future of Alibi Ale Works. We have made the difficult but necessary decision to close our Brewery & Barrel House location in Incline Village and sell that property. This choice was not made lightly, but it is an essential step toward ensuring the long-term health of our business.
The good news? Alibi is here to stay! Our public houses in Incline Village and Truckee will remain open and thriving, continuing to serve the beers, food and experiences you love. Our core beers and many seasonals/one-offs will still flow from our taps, and you’ll continue to find Alibi beer in grocery stores, bars and restaurants across the region. Moving forward, we will partner with another trusted brewery to produce our beers, ensuring we maintain the quality and consistency you expect from us.
Like many small breweries, we’ve faced rising costs and a slowing craft beer market. Continuing to operate in our Incline brewery building has become financially untenable. To adapt, we are leaning into our incredible public houses, the vibrant community that gathers around them, and producing our delicious beer more efficiently through partnerships. This transition will allow us to reduce overhead, stabilize our business, and continue delivering the Alibi experience you know and love.
We want to express our deepest gratitude to everyone who has supported us along the way— our loyal customers, our dedicated team, and the community that has made Alibi feel like home. Change is never easy, but we’re embracin\g this new chapter with optimism, knowing that our best days are ahead.
We will be celebrating our Brewery & Barrel House over the next few months and we’ll be winding down this chapter of our business in style. Stay tuned for more details soon. In the meantime, thank you for being part of the Alibi story. We look forward to raising pints with you all for many years to come.
With gratitude,
Kevin DrakeCEO and Co-Founder
Alibi Ale Works
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