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Guinness’ decision to close Baltimore County brewery leaves behind a bitter taste

The Guinness Open Gate Brewery in Halethorpe permanently closed on Sunday, November 1, 2026. The facility operated for eight years just outside Baltimore. Fans visited the brewery over its final weekend for one last pint before the shutdown. The closure follows efforts by politicians to secure the brewery's presence in Baltimore County. Diageo is the entity associated with the decision to shut down the Maryland location.

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  • ✓ The Guinness Open Gate Brewery in Halethorpe closed permanently on Sunday, November 1.
  • ✓ The brewery operated in Baltimore County for eight years.
  • ✓ The facility served its final pints during the weekend ending November 1.
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What changed

The brewery has officially ceased operations as of November 1.

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  1. Guinness Open Gate Brewery permanently closes in Baltimore County

    The Guinness Open Gate Brewery in Halethorpe permanently closed on Sunday, November 1, 2026. The facility operated for eight years just outside Baltimore. Fans visited the brewery over its final weekend for one last pint before the shutdown. The closure follows efforts by politicians to secure the brewery's presence in Baltimore County. Diageo is the entity associated with the decision to shut down the Maryland location.

    Why it matters

    The brewery served as a significant local business and attraction for nearly a decade. Its departure represents a loss of investment that local officials had previously worked to maintain.

    What is confirmed

    • The Guinness Open Gate Brewery in Halethorpe closed permanently on Sunday, November 1.
    • The brewery operated in Baltimore County for eight years.
    • The facility served its final pints during the weekend ending November 1.

    What to watch next

    • Details regarding the redistribution of the brewery's workforce
    • Official statements from Diageo regarding the reason for the closure
    Sources used for this update (13)
    1. The Baltimore Banner — Guinness’ decision to close Baltimore County brewery leaves behind a bitter taste
    2. The MoCo Show - — End of an Era: Maryland’s Guinness Brewery to Close This Weekend
    3. WYPR — Fans flock to Guinness for one last pint ahead of Sunday's closing in Baltimore County
    4. Baltimore Fishbowl — Five Stories You May Have Missed: Guinness Departure; Baltimore Makes NatGeo List; EBT Fraud; and more.
    5. CBS News — Guinness Open Gate Brewery to serve its last pints in Baltimore County this weekend
    6. www.thebanner.com — Guiness brewery: Baltimore County closure leaves bitter taste - The Banner
    7. mocoshow.com — End of an Era: Maryland's Guinness Brewery to Close This ...
    8. www.thebanner.com — Giacomo Bologna - The Baltimore Banner
    9. www.cbsnews.com — Guinness Open Gate Brewery to serve its last pints in ...
    10. www.chilichili.net — Guinness Open Gate Brewery to serve its last pints in ...
    11. drinkawaste.com — Diageo’s decision to close Guinness Baltimore leaves a bitter ...
    12. biztoc.com — Guinness’ decision to close Baltimore County brewery leaves ...
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