Greeley Brewery’s Closure Turns Hopeful with Potential New Owner
Unexpected Closure: Greeley's Brewery Set to Shut Down
We rarely hear about businesses shifting between closing for good and reopening within the span of a week, but that is what's going on for one Greeley brewery.
Last month, we shared the sad news with you that Rule105 Brewing would be shutting down. The owners announced their plans to close the spot after unsuccessful sale efforts.
The Owners' Journey: Retirement Plans and Sale Attempts
Mike and Kristie, the owners, said that they planned to retire after a year-long attempt to sell the business. The brewery's final day was scheduled for January 31st, 2026....or so we thought.
The plan initially was to step aside and let another dedicated owner take over so that the couple could retire and move to Nebraska to be closer to their grandchildren.
You can read more about that initial closing here.
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Hope on the Horizon: A Potential New Owner Emerges
A social media post from the brewery has given new hope to customers.
Now, the Rule105 teams say that a potential purchase is in progress as we speak.
Once everything is finalized, the new ownership will be announced to the public.
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A Fresh Start: Rule105 Brewing Reopens its Doors
In the meantime, the Greeley brewery will be reopening for business on Tuesday, February 3rd, and they will be following their regular business hours.
You can read the full social media statement below.
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