Anheuser-Busch to shut down Newark brewery after 75 years of operation.

Anheuser-Busch, the prominent beer manufacturer, has announced plans to close its Newark, New Jersey brewery in early 2026, marking the end of nearly 75 years of operations at this historic facility. Situated along Routes 1 and 9, the plant has been a staple of the community since it opened its doors in 1951. This decision is part of a broader restructuring plan aimed at modernizing the company’s U.S. manufacturing operations.

In a press release distributed to various media outlets, Anheuser-Busch confirmed that full-time employees at the Newark site will be provided options, including severance packages or alternative positions at other company locations, which will also include relocation assistance if necessary. The company highlighted that, over the past five years, it has invested nearly billion to enhance its operations across its 100 facilities spread throughout the United States. Following a comprehensive evaluation, the company decided to sell the Newark facility to the Goodman Group, a Minnesota-based firm that specializes in industrial real estate.

The Goodman Group has indicated plans to repurpose the Newark site for industrial manufacturing and logistics. This acquisition follows their recent purchase of a former printing plant in Jersey City, which was last operational in 2022. Anheuser-Busch’s impending closure not only affects Newark but also includes the shutdown of facilities in Fairfield, California, and Merrimack, New Hampshire. Collectively, these three breweries employ approximately 475 individuals.

The company stated that this strategic move would allow for greater investments in its remaining operational facilities and its portfolio of emerging, industry-leading brands. The Newark brewery has produced several well-known beers such as Budweiser, Bud Light, Busch, and Rolling Rock.

Anheuser-Busch operates a total of 12 breweries nationwide and remains committed to adapting its business strategy in response to changing market dynamics. The decision to close the Newark brewery symbolizes both the challenges faced by legacy manufacturing facilities and the company’s intent to streamline its operations to bolster future growth.

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