"Wooden Robot Brewery Closes Following Co-Founder's Tragic Death"
TL;DR
The Wooden Robot Brewery in North Carolina has closed its taprooms indefinitely following the death of co-founder Dan Wade in an accident. The closure was announced on social media, with co-founder Josh Patton confirming the tragic news. The incident, which occurred at the brewery's South End location, is under investigation by the North Carolina Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Division. The Charlotte brewing community has expressed shock and offered condolences for the loss.
- Wooden Robot brewery closes after co-founder Dan Wade's death in fall USA TODAY
- Co-founder of Wooden Robot Brewery dies in fall at South End location WBTV
- Wooden Robot Brewery closes two taprooms after co-owner dies in an accident Charlotte Observer
- Wooden Robot Closes Both Taprooms Following Deadly Fall Of Brewery's Co-Founder WCCB Charlotte
- Farewell to a Brewmaster Charlotte magazine
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