EL DORADO HILLS, Calif. (Dec. 31, 2025) — Mraz Brewing Co., a longtime craft brewery and community gathering spot in El Dorado Hills, is closing its doors for good today, marking the end of more than a decade of brewing and hospitality at 2222 Francisco Drive, Suite 510.
Owner and brewmaster Mike Mraz confirmed in a social media announcement that Dec. 31, 2025, will be the brewery’s final day of service, ending what began in 2013 as one of the region’s early independent craft breweries.
Mraz Brewing Co. built a loyal following over 12 years with a rotating lineup of distinctive beers, including sour ales and Belgian-inspired brews that drew patrons from El Dorado County and beyond. The taproom also hosted community-oriented events such as live music nights and special release celebrations that helped solidify its reputation as a neighborhood hub.
In the announcement shared online, Mraz acknowledged the difficulties facing small businesses in the current economic climate, noting that “like many small businesses, we’ve faced ongoing challenges, that made it clear this was the right time to close this chapter.” The owner did not immediately disclose plans for the brewery’s equipment, staff, or whether Mraz-branded beer might continue in any form after the taproom’s closure.
Industry observers say the brewery’s exit comes amid a period of tightening conditions for independent craft brewers in the Sacramento region, where other longstanding operations have also shuttered this year.
Longtime patrons expressed sadness at the news online, with one local craft beer enthusiast noting that Mraz was a “great little brewery up in EDH” that will be missed by hikers, cyclists, and weekend visitors who made it a regular stop.
As Mraz Brewing Co. pours its final pints on New Year’s Eve, its closure marks a notable shift in the county’s hospitality landscape and underscores the ongoing pressures on small, independent breweries in California’s competitive craft beer market.
