Cherry Hill brewery loses lease, announces abrupt closing date
After 10 years, Forgotten Boardwalk Brewing is closing its doors, but not of its own volition.
The brewery and tasting room announced on Facebook Friday it had lost its lease in Cherry Hill.
The farewell, signed by owner Jamie Queli, explained that the brewery's neighbor had "leased out the space from underneath us," and despite attempts to sign a lease extension, the location will be shutting its doors.
"We are extremely disappointed and quite frankly, appalled at the actions of both companies and their adamant refusals to negotiate with us," the statement read.
Less than an hour after its posting, over 350 reactions and 130 comments flooded the business's Facebook.
"Wow this is really heartbreaking," commented PHL17 TV's Tony Romeo.
The business will be operating within its normal hours and serving tasting room visitors until Feb. 29.
Attempts to reach the property owner have not yet been successful.
This is a developing story and may be updated.
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This article originally appeared on Cherry Hill Courier-Post: Why is Forgotten Boardwalk Brewery closing its doors?
