Fort Brewery & Pizza to close taproom and restaurant, focus on distribution

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Fort Brewery & Pizza has announced the company will close its taproom and restaurant in Fort Worth, with plans to focus on private events and the production and distribution of its beers.

Founders Will Churchill and Corrie Watson got into the beer business after purchasing Chimera Brewing Co. on Magnolia Ave. in 2018 (originally named Zio Carlo Brewpub when it opened in 2011). The pair moved the business to its current locale at 2737 Tilray St. in October 2021.

The change of venue had helped the brewpub develop a reputation as a premier pizza and live music spot, but according to a social media post, growing demand for its beers and a need to expand has led to this change in direction.

"Over the years, our Distribution has grown like crazy! We went from being found in just our tap room to over 175 retail outlets throughout DFW - and people are screaming for more!

To scale like we need to, we will be closing our Tap Room and Restaurant...so we can focus our energy and attention on Private Events and growing the Fort Brewery brand across our great State of Texas!"

The final day of service at Fort Brewery & Pizza will be Sunday, December 29.