Oro Brewing Company Temporarily Reopens in Mesa

The award-winning brewery had previously announced plans to close and sell the business.

Published on Mar. 9, 2026

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Oro Brewing Company in downtown Mesa, Arizona has temporarily reopened after announcing plans to close and sell the brewery and taproom earlier this year. The business said 'current circumstances won't allow for an easy 'shut the door and hand over the keys'' and they have decided to continue serving the community for the time being.

Why it matters

Oro Brewing Company is an award-winning local business that has been a fixture in the downtown Mesa community. Its temporary reopening after previously announcing closure plans highlights the challenges small businesses can face in transitioning ownership or shutting down operations.

The details

Oro Brewing Company had initially announced on Instagram that it would pour its last pints on January 25. However, the plan to close and sell the brewery and taproom on Main Street has hit several road bumps. The business is now back to its regular hours and has restocked the bodega, returning to its old self after temporarily reopening first as just a tap room.

  • Oro Brewing Company initially announced plans to close on January 25, 2026.
  • The business has now temporarily reopened and resumed regular hours.

The players

Oro Brewing Company

An award-winning brewery and taproom located in downtown Mesa, Arizona.

Armando Hernandez

The individual who was previously planning to take over the space and reopen it as Mesa Brewing Company.

Nadia Holguin

Armando Hernandez's wife and business partner, who was also involved in the plans to reopen the taproom.

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What they’re saying

“'Current circumstances won't allow for an easy 'shut the door and hand over the keys.' Instead, we have decided to stay open and continue serving the community to the absolute best of our ability.'”

— Oro Brewing Company (Instagram)

“Hernandez told Phoenix magazine he and Nadia Holguin — his wife and business partner — planned to reopen the taproom under the new name Mesa Brewing Company in mid-February or early March.”

— Armando Hernandez (Phoenix magazine)

What’s next

It is unclear if Armando Hernandez and Nadia Holguin will still move forward with their plans to take over the Oro Brewing Company space and reopen it as Mesa Brewing Company. Oro Brewing Company has advised fans to follow its Instagram for updates on the future of the business.

The takeaway

The temporary reopening of Oro Brewing Company highlights the challenges small businesses can face when transitioning ownership or shutting down operations. Despite announcing plans to close, the brewery has decided to continue serving the community for the time being, demonstrating the resilience of local businesses in the face of uncertainty.