The Beer Snob (Google Maps)
The Beer Snob has closed in downtown Jamestown.
The craft beer establishment initially opened at 318 Washington Street in the historic Viking Temple in November 2018. It was owned by Marty Schwab.
Earlier this week, the business’ social media accounts on Facebook and Instagram disappeared with a search on Google saying the business was “Permanently Closed.”
Jamestown Director of Development Crystal Surdyk said in a statement, “The Department of Development and City of Jamestown have been informed that The Beer Snob, located in Downtown Jamestown, has made the difficult decision to close its doors permanently. While we are disappointed to see any business close, we respect the business owner’s decision and privacy. The Director of Development has been in contact with the business owner and as with any recipient of City grant funding, we will work with the business owner to recapture awarded grant funds to satisfy grant requirements and contractual obligations.”
The Beer Snob had been awarded $60,000 by the Jamestown Local Development Corporation in February 2023 through the Business Expansion and Business Acquisition grant program. However, owner Marty Schwab and Surdyk said the business had not received any of that funding yet.
Surdyk added that The Beer Snob had been awarded and received $7,000 through the Downtown Small Business Evolution grant program that will be required to be paid back.
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