5×5 Brewing Co. announces closure amid financial and structural challenges

5×5 Brewing Co., a popular craft brewery in Mission, announced it will close its taproom and end operations later this month.

“It is with a heavy heart that we announce the upcoming closure and end of operations here at 5×5 Brewing Co,” company ownership wrote in a Facebook post Tuesday. “Effective February 28th, 2026 our taproom will close.”

5×5 built a following through small-batch beers, live music, and community-focused events, positioning itself as both a brewery and neighborhood gathering place.

The company also gained regional attention for creating a custom beer for the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley Vaqueros, a collaboration that marked the first beer developed for a school within the University of Texas System.

Ownership said customers will still be able to find some of the brewery’s distributed beer in the market for a limited time.

“You will still be able to enjoy the last bit of distributed beer in the market while it lasts,” the company wrote. “We hope you’ll join us for Rockabilly Rumble on February 14th for one last bash.”

The post said the decision followed months of efforts to keep the business operating.

“This decision was not taken lightly and every option to keep operations going has been exhausted,” ownership wrote. “Over the past several months, we’ve worked through every possible path forward including restructuring, renegotiating obligations, and exploring new partnership options. Unfortunately, due to structure changes and financial obligations 5×5 is no longer able to operate as a sustainable business.”

Ownership described the brewery as more than a business, emphasizing its role as a community space.

“To our customers, supporters, vendors, and staff, thank you for carrying this place with us,” the post stated. “This brewery has been more than a taproom, it has been a home for community and the people who believed in something local. It’s been a hell of a ride and we were able to meet so many people, Veterans, LEOs and businesses that impacted our lives.”

Additional details about final operating hours, remaining inventory, and merchandise availability will be shared in the coming days, according to the post.