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"A neighborhood brewpub in Albany Park that opened in 2019 and became a cherished, family-friendly community hub, bringing stability to a space that had previously cycled through failed breweries. The owners emphasized community engagement and were admired by other brewers for their approach. A devastating fire on February 21 destroyed the building, leaving only parts of the kitchen; staff and owners were only recently allowed back to collect salvageable items. In the wake of the blaze, regional brewers and industry partners have organized fundraisers and support efforts to benefit the pub’s workers." - Ashok Selvam