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Armed Forces Brewing Company was financially troubled before arriving in Norfolk, documents reveal
Armed Forces Brewing Company will close its Norfolk location in part because of what they called a "toxic environment" and move to a new, "friendlier" area.
Armed Forces Brewing Company leaving Norfolk, to relocate elsewhere
The Armed Forces Brewing Company’s tumultuous time in the Mermaid City is coming to an end, as its CEO said Thursday he would close the taproom and brewing facility and move it to another
Companies claim Virginia brewery that blamed woes on 'woke mob' owes them money
NORFOLK, Va. — Days after the CEO of Armed Forces Brewing Company claimed a "woke mob" prompted him to decide to move his brewery out of Norfolk, various businesses say the brewery owes them money.
Companies claim they're owed money by Armed Forces Brewing Company
A brewery in Norfolk could be facing legal action from people claiming they’ve done business with the brewery.
Armed Forces Brewing Company ceasing Norfolk operations
Both the taproom and brewing facility have closed, and the company plans to relocate to “a more pro-small business social and economic climate,” according to CEO Alan Beal.
Controversial Armed Forces Brewing Company closes in Norfolk, plans to relocate
A controversial local brewery announced it is planning to relocate. Armed Forces Brewing Company (AFBC) opened in Norfolk in 2024. In a statement, the brewery told us it is closing its Norfolk location and "we had chosen Norfolk because of the large military and veteran community
Armed Forces Brewing Company leaving Norfolk
The Armed Forces Brewing Company's tumultuous time in the Mermaid City is coming to an end, as its CEO said Thursday he would close the taproom and brewing facility and move it to another location, and that he planed to file criminal complaints "against some of the perpetrators" that he claims forced his hand.
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A year after opening, controversial Norfolk brewery closes
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As Armed Forces Brewing exits Norfolk, local shop sells out 'Local Woke Mob' candles
Armed Forces Brewing blamed what it called a "local woke mob" for its impending relocation. Some community members are taking on the title with pride.