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In a text, Rodriguez said that a perfect storm of factors made continuing at Union Beer too
difficult, among them a rent increase of $3,00o a month and a looming grease trap upgrade.
that could cost upward of $90,000.
"We had a good run," he texted.
Rodriguez and his wife also operate Far Out Pizza next door to Union Beer, which opened
in 2023. Even then, he had noted that changes in Miami's craft beer world were troubling.
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In a text, Rodriguez said that a perfect storm of factors made continuing at Union Beer too
difficult.
"We had a good run," he texted.
Rodriguez and his wife also operate Far Out Pizza next door to Union Beer, which opened
in 2023. Even then, he had noted that changes in Miami's craft beer world were troubling.
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In a text, Rodriguez said that a perfect storm of factors made continuing at Union Beer too
difficult,'among them a rent increase of $3,00o a month and a looming grease trap upgrade, 4
that could cost upward of $90,000.
"We had a good run," he texted.
Rodriguez and his wife also operate Far Out Pizza next door to Union Beer, which opened
in 2023. Even then, he had noted that changes in Miami's craft beer world were troubling.
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In a text, Rodriguez said that a perfect storm of factors made continuing at Union Beer too
difficult.
"We had a good run," he texted.
Rodriguez and his wife also operate Far Out Pizza next door to Union Beer, which opened
in 2023. Even then, he had noted that changes in Miami's craft beer world were troubling.
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This Little Havana bar was a favorite hangout spot for Miami locals. Now it's
closing
BY CONNIE OGLE
UPDATED APRIL oy, 2024 5:53 PM
Union Beer Store in Little Havana is closing for good. Union Beer Store
After seven years, a craft beer dream is ending.
Union Beer Store, a bar -and -bottle shop known for its craft beer, relaxed vibe and delicious
dining pop -ups, is closing on Eighth Street in Little Havana.
Founded by husband -and -wife team David and CiCi Rodriguez, the bar opened in 2017 and
swiftly became a favorite of thirsty, laid-back customers seeking conversation and good
beer (or natural wines).
The hungry showed up, too, for pop -ups like Adrian Castro's Panolo, just so they could try
his pan con bistec of legend. The bar's inviting atmosphere did not go unnoticed: In 2022,
Yelp named Union Beer the best place to drink in Miami.
Now, though, as Miami's craft beer movement has changed, things are different at 1547 SW
Eighth St. In an emotional, heartfelt Instagram post, Rodriguez, who before Union Beer's
opening managed the beverage program at Lokal and Kush restaurants, wrote that Union
Beer was shutting down for good.
"Too many obstacles looming have us waving the white flag," he wrote.
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