07-05-2025
Portland's Assembly Brewing downsizes by closing flagship location
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — Oregon's first Black-owned brewery will close its flagship space.
Assembly Brewing, defined by its 'balanced' beers and Detroit-style pizzas, has announced its original location on 6112 SE Foster Rd. will close on Sunday, May 11.
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The pub originally opened in Southeast Portland's Mt. Scott-Arleta neighborhood in 2019. It expanded with a second, family-friendly space on 2934 NE Alberta St. in February of last year.
But the small business faced several challenges 'along the way,' according to a statement from owner George Johnson.
'The craft beer industry is dynamic and ever-evolving and we navigated through various hurdles, from heightened costs and market fluctuations to the impacts of global events,' Johnson said. 'Each challenge taught us resilience and adaptability. Unfortunately, the hits kept coming and we no longer have a financial cushion to weather the storms ahead.'
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Assembly's Alberta neighborhood 'Pizza Annex' will remain open.
The brewer's closure announcement follows similar announcements from other local brands, like Culmination Brewing and Crux Fermentation Project.
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