Sacramento brewery prepares to close. It’s ‘time to move on’ for the pirate-themed favorite

Nestled on the edge of Sacramento is a brewery where love for beer and pirates are equal. Soon, the entire operation will cease to exist.

DarkHeart Brewing at 4339 Auburn Blvd, Suite B, in Arden Park, is slated to close on May 31, roughly five years after celebrating its grand opening.

Owners Cynthia and Rick Lee have been upfront about their business challenges.

In a message posted to the brewery’s site , the couple announced its current location would remain open through the end of May while they search for the “right spot.” The plan was to eventually shift operations to a new facility and stay in business.

That didn’t happen.

In a farewell post to customers on Wednesday , the duo said the decision to liquidate their business’ inventory and cease operations comes after failing to find a “suitable alternative location.”

“We hoped there (would) be a last minute miracle but know that time has run short and for us it is time to move on to the next journey,” the Sacramento couple wrote to its more than 1,900 Instagram followers. “We hope to see you all over the next month.”

As of Thursday morning, brewery representatives were not available to comment.

What’s on the menu?

When DarkHeart Brewing’s patrons aren’t engrossed in trivia or live musical performances, they’re probably sipping one of the 19 beers on tap.

Rick — or Captain Rick — is known for his well-balanced beers that “delight the soul,” according to the brewery’s website.

“Here at DarkHeart Brewing, we push the limits on craft beers to bring new takes on classic profiles,” the brewery wrote on its site.

The beer list , last updated on Thursday, ranges from IPAs and pale ales to lagers and stouts. Also available is a kettle sour and a hard seltzer.

DarkHeart Brewing in Sacramento is closing

DarkHeart Brewing in Sacramento will close its doors on May 31 at 4339 Auburn Blvd., Suite B, in Arden Park.

Until then, the brewery is open from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., Wednesday through Thursday; from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Friday; from 2 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Saturday; and 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday.

The brewery is closed on Mondays and Tuesdays.

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