Prohibition Brewing to close in Vista after 15 years as owner retires

Prohibition Brewing Co., a Vista staple for 15 years, will close at the end of September as owner Kyle Adams prepares for retirement and seeks a buyer for the business. Adams cited rising inflation and more conservative consumer spending as factors in the timing, though the brewery owns its buildings, brand, and equipment. Over 20 San Diego County breweries have closed in the past two years, mostly for financial reasons. The business, including its name, equipment, and everything in-between, is listed for $2.7 million. Adams gave staff a month's notice to plan their next steps, and regulars have expressed heartbreak over the closure.