Overview
- Signage posted Monday confirmed a permanent closure at 1106 N. Charles St., ending a 1996-founded Baltimore fixture known for its craft beers.
- Former general manager Rachel Strahler shared a screenshot of a message she said came from Stewart saying the business had run out of money and instructing staff not to report for work.
- Employees say they are owed for roughly two weeks of pay and have launched GoFundMe campaigns, including a joint effort for more than 20 staffers seeking $40,000.
- Strahler says Stewart told staff he was consulting a lawyer and to watch for a bankruptcy settlement notice in the coming months, and state records show a December tax lien exceeding $85,500.
- Operators have not responded to multiple media requests for comment, and some former employees say they are seeking legal advice.