The rumors became official late this week. Sad news indeed, especially since they just released their Youngbloods Imperial Porter to good reviews and had a barleywine set for release. (would have just posted the link, but you have to register to read the articles on ajc.com)
Dogwood Brewing Co. calls it quits
By CAROLINE WILBERT The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Published on: 09/09/04
The keg's run dry at Atlanta-based Dogwood Brewing Co.
The local brewery, founded in 1996 at the peak of the micro-brew boom, has been losing money for years and is shutting its doors, said founder Crawford Moran. He blames the demise of his small company, which had revenue of roughly $500,000 last year, on several factors, including the overall beer market, the Georgia regulatory environment and his own lack of start-up capital. He started the company with $750,000, which he acknowledges is not nearly enough for such a capital-intensive business.
"To put it simply, we just couldn't make ends meet," said Moran, who started the company after earning a masters degree in comparative literature at the University of North Carolina, because he loved beer. "As good as our beer is and as strong as our reputation is, it just wasn't enough. And at the end of the day, we have to pay the bills and try to make an honest living."
Sean