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Sarah Blaskovich

What’s a ‘virtual brewery’? This Dallas taproom closed — but isn’t closing

Steam Theory Brewing Company poured its last beers from its facility in West Dallas on June 19, 2022. The restaurant and bar — which former Bachelor and Bachelorette host Chris Harrison invested in — has closed permanently. But it isn’t the end for this 4-year-old Dallas company.

For about a year, Steam Theory has operated what co-owner Chuck Homola calls a “virtual brewery” with North Carolina company Bevana. From an East Coast facility, Bevana is brewing four Steam Theory beers and mailing them to customers in dozens of states, Texas included.

Through much of the pandemic, Steam Theory’s restaurant and taproom remained open, but it struggled because of decreased traffic.

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