Mikkeller’s Los Angeles taproom has closed its doors after three years, according to Eater LA.
Outside the taproom at Mikkeller DTLA in Los Angeles, California
The Mikkeller-branded taproom and its sister location in San Francisco are owned by Chuck Stilphen. They’re just two of nearly 50 Mikkeller-branded retail operations across the U.S., Europe and Asia.
A staff-wide email from Operating Partner Chuck Stilphen leaked out, stating the operation never broke even. “Mikkeller DTLA has lost money every month since it opened three years ago. I’ve exhausted all my money and credit lines covering payroll, rent, etc. I’ve been doing everything I can to keep the place open,” Stilphen said.
He added that a recent lawsuit was the final straw in the decision to close the door. While it’s not clear what the lawsuit may be about, there are rumors afloat on various beer groups within Facebook and Reddit.
The Los Angeles bar celebrated its third anniversary with a party on February 22nd and while its closure has not been announced on any of its social media platforms, the location has been scrubbed from the brand’s global website.
The San Francisco Mikkeller Bar opened in July 2013.
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Mikkeller is first and foremost a world of beer – showcasing all possible styles and ingredients, this is a universe whose endless possibilities include hops, malt, barrel aging, spontaneous fermentation, licorice, coffee, passion fruit, cherries, chili, chocolate, and more. But it doesn’t stop there: we also operate bars and restaurants around the world, host an internationally-renowned beer festival, and have a running club with 250 chapters worldwide. Last but not least, Mikkeller is involved in a myriad of fun projects and collaborations with talented, innovative people from the wondrous worlds of gastronomy and culture. Read More
