Outer Planet Brewing, the smallest operating craft brewery on Capitol Hill, announced on Thursday that it will close permanently on September 20.

The dog-friendly, family-friendly taproom celebrated its 10th anniversary in February, a rare milestone for any small business these days, and is a member of the Washington Brewers Guild and the Brewers Association. Located just a stone’s throw from Cal Anderson, the pint-sized, European-inspired brewery was known for its out-of-the-ordinary small-batch brews, such as fruited sours and Belgian-style beers.

“Attempts to find new ownership since the brewery’s 10th anniversary in February have been unsuccessful, and the end of the month will mark the final chapter for Outer Planet,” the owners said in a press release.

In February, the nanobrewery

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