{"id":7069566,"date":"2026-09-29T02:43:54","date_gmt":"2026-09-29T02:43:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/som2nypost.com\/uncategorized\/bowigens-beer-company-files-for-bankruptcy-but-were-not-going-anywhere\/"},"modified":"2026-09-29T02:43:54","modified_gmt":"2026-09-29T02:43:54","slug":"bowigens-beer-company-files-for-bankruptcy-but-were-not-going-anywhere","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/som2nypost.com\/?p=7069566","title":{"rendered":"Bowigens Beer Company files for bankruptcy, but “We’re Not Going Anywhere”"},"content":{"rendered":"


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Casselberry\u2019s Bowigen\u2019s Beer Company has officially filed for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy in the US Bankruptcy Court for the Middle District of Florida. <\/p>\n

As reported in news aggregator What Now<\/a>, this does not mean the brewery is closing. \u201cA Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing is a legal process that allows a business to reorganize its debts, restructure obligations, and continue operating while working toward financial stability. Under Chapter 11, a debtor typically proposes a plan to repay creditors over time, subject to court approval. A Chapter 11 filing does not necessarily mean a business is closing or going out of business.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Brewery owner Bob Bowen reacted strongly to the bankruptcy news being reported and wanted to reassure beer enthusiasts that closing up shop is not in the plans. <\/p>\n

From Bowigen\u2019s Beer Company:<\/a><\/p>\n

We\u2019re here.<\/strong><\/p>\n

We\u2019re not going anywhere.<\/strong><\/p>\n

The last year has been a hell of a ride. We took a big swing on the future of Bowigens with the Casselberry expansion, and while there have definitely been some challenges on the back end getting here, the response since reopening has been incredible.<\/p>\n

We\u2019ve made the decision to restructure some of the company\u2019s debt so we can put Bowigens in the best position for the future and continue doing what we\u2019ve been doing for the last 11 years \u2013 making great beer, taking care of our people, and continuing to grow.<\/p>\n

The important part? We\u2019re here, we\u2019re not going anywhere, and we\u2019re looking forward to what\u2019s next. Both taprooms are open, the brewery is brewing, the kitchen is cooking, and we\u2019ve got a lot planned for the future. More beer. More food. More events. More Bowigens.<\/p>\n

And if there\u2019s one message we\u2019d leave everyone with, it\u2019s this: Support the small businesses you love. If there\u2019s a brewery, restaurant, coffee shop, tattoo parlor, music venue, whatever it may be that you enjoy having in your community, go support them. Grab a beer, order some food, bring a friend, tell somebody about them. Especially in times like these, it can mean more to a small business than you realize.<\/p>\n

We\u2019re incredibly grateful for everyone who has supported us over the years and continues to support us today. We\u2019re excited about what comes next.<\/p>\n

We\u2019re here. We\u2019re growing. And we\u2019re just getting started.<\/p>\n

\u2013 Bob Bowen
Owner, Bowigens Beer Company<\/p>\n

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About Bowigen\u2019s Beer Company<\/strong>
Bowigens Beer Company was founded in 2015 by longtime friends Bobby Bowen and Kevin Wigen, born from years spent chasing creativity in the East Coast music scene and a shared obsession with making something of their own.<\/p>\n

As Bowigens has grown, so has the vision behind it. Bobby\u2019s background in hospitality, food, and service spans more than two decades, alongside nearly 15 years in the beer industry. That experience has helped shape Bowigens into more than just a brewery \u2013 it\u2019s about the full experience, from what\u2019s in the glass to the food, the atmosphere, the service, and the way people connect with the brand.<\/p>\n