Dirty Job Brewing is closing its Mansfield location. The owner cited the city’s decision-making as a key factor, criticizing its handling of local business support. The announcement quickly drew reactions from the community on social media.
Dirty Job Brewing to Close After Nine Years in the Community
A Mansfield favorite, Dirty Job Brewing, has announced that it will be closing its downtown store. Ending its nine years in the neighborhood, the store will close on May 2, 2026. Owners Derek and Lashawn Hubenak and Justin Watson have made the announcement via social media.
The brewery opened in December 2017 in a 4,000-square-foot building. It debuted with 19 beers on tap, including signature brews like The Short Stack maple pecan porter. Over the years, the brewery has run smoothly and even distributed groceries during COVID-19.
Dirty Job Brewing was Mansfield’s first known brewery and has operated out of a 1895 building. The closure has sparked disappointment among locals who say the brewery became a longtime community gathering spot.
The brewery will now be hosting a farewell event on its final days of regular business. On May 2, they are going all out with their “Drinko-Goodbye-o” event. They invite the community to share a final memory with the brewery.
Reason Behind the Closure
In their announcement, the owners pointed to a lack of city support as a key reason for the closure. The owners call this a key point in deciding whether to close. They also noted their desire to get back to their families and spend quality time with them. They now wish to step away from the business and look back at what they have accomplished with pride.
Community’s Reaction
While the brewery prepares for a bittersweet goodbye, the community takes to social media to share their emotions. The post drew dozens of comments, with users sharing memories and farewell messages.
“I am out of town this weekend but will be raising a glass in spirit to your success and new adventures!” writes a Facebook user. “As a downtown resident, you and your family have brought a community together and made history what it is today, and I thank you for that. From karaoke to beer yoga, many friendships and memories have been made. Cheers to the future; you will be missed.”
Another user writes, “Man, I’m really sorry to hear this. It was a great run. You guys headlined a very memorable time in Mansfield’s history. So many stories and so many lives you’ve touched. I hope your next chapter is as exciting as this was.”
The closure marks the end of an era for the business that played a significant role in Mansfield’s local culture. As Dirty Job Brewing prepares to shut its doors, both owners and the community reflect on nearly a decade of shared experiences.
