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Littleton Brewery To Close Down

Littleton Brewery 38 State will close its doors on May 31, the owners said on Facebook.

LITTLETON, CO – After five years, and top awards, a Littleton brewery that was among the "fastest growing" in the state will close down, the company said.

38 State Brewing Company posted on Facebook that the business, located at 8071 S. Broadway, would be closed as of May 31. The company had recently celebrated its fifth anniversary.

Co-owners Mike Keating and Jason Virzi told BusinessDen they “wanted to get out of the brewery business so we could pursue other things.”

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Owners thanked their staff and regulars on Facebook and said, "The past eight years have truly been the experience of a lifetime! The good times shared by all, the laughter, and award winning craft beer will all be missed."

BusinessDen Reporter Lizzie Flood reported that 38 State was "one of two small-batch Colorado breweries" appearing on the 50 fastest-growing breweries released by the Brewers Association.

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