Sycamore Brewing Rebrands as Club West After Co-Owner's Arrest

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Sycamore Brewing in Charlotte, North Carolina is changing its name to Club West Brewing LLC, according to paperwork filed with the state. The rebrand comes after the arrest of co-owner Justin Brigham on burglary and sex crimes charges in December 2025. Brigham has been removed from the business, and his estranged wife Sarah Taylor is now listed as the registered agent for the renamed brewery.

Why it matters

The name change and ownership shakeup at Sycamore Brewing highlights the fallout from the criminal charges against its co-founder, which have led to the brewery temporarily closing and undergoing a major rebranding effort to distance itself from the scandal.

The details

In early January 2026, Sycamore Brewing announced it was closing its taproom "to allow space for processing, healing and beginning the work of reimagining" the business. Court records show that shortly after, Taylor filed for divorce from Brigham following his arrest on multiple felonies, including statutory rape of a child. Filings with the North Carolina Secretary of State's office indicate the brewery has now officially changed its name to Club West Brewing LLC, with Taylor listed as the registered agent.

• Sycamore Brewing closed its taproom in early January 2026.
• Brigham was arrested and charged with multiple felonies, including statutory rape of a child, in December 2025.
• Taylor filed for divorce from Brigham in January 2026 following his arrest.
• Sycamore Brewing changed its name to Club West Brewing LLC on January 7, 2026.