Metric Brewing, a local brewery and community hot spot, announced that its last day of operation will be June 13.

Roughly one month ago, the company announced that its landlord would not renew its lease at 1213 N. Circle Drive. This prompted community members to show up in support of the local brewery that first opened in 2018.

On Thursday, some patrons were eager to show up as soon as the doors opened. This was not a surprise for Wayne Doyle, who was the sole opener, manning the bar for the five or so people.

“It’s been really busy here, the community support has been enormous,” Doyle said. “That’s been really nice to see.”

Doyle has worked with Metric Brewing in some capacity for years and has been bartending part time for roughly a year and a half, he said. Quite often he knows his patrons by first name, greeting them as they come in.

Metric’s customer base extends south to Pueblo, where Caitlyn and Charlene Rudolph, who came to Metric Friday night, live.

“It’s always a fun atmosphere here. I love that they allow dogs and even though I don’t bring my own, I love to see them here,” Caitlyn said. “Even when it’s empty, the vibe and atmosphere are really nice. … Plus they always have good beer.”

Charlene, who works in Colorado Springs, said Metric is a great place to come meet friends after work, echoing Caitlyn in saying the beer and vibe is always great. But more than that, Metric offers a great central location, she said.

And it’s the only one in the area. Serving Knob Hill, Metric is located next to a Safeway and near an Ace Hardware, giving patrons the opportunity to get their groceries, stock up for weekend projects and grab a beer at the end of it all.

Metric offers a place for Colorado Springs residents, new and old, to build community, said Averi Holly, a patron who showed up after the first announcement in May.

“I’m just worried that they’ll be screwed over,” she said. “Like if someone comes in here for just six months and then leaves. … I hope that doesn’t happen.”

“I hope enough people show up and make noise about it to get it to change,” she added.

Company owners at the time were optimistic that they’d find a new location for the beloved brewery. On Monday, the community’s hopes for a new location appeared to be dashed. Four “government branches” are allegedly poised to move into the building, one owner said. Specific details remain murky, though a Metric owner added that their rent would have been much higher if they stayed.

Two patrons, who did not want to be named, said they’ve been coming to Metric since it opened several years ago.

“We’re so sad to see them go, the bartenders here are a amazing,” one said. “You could walk in by yourself and sit here for hours talking with someone you just met. It really draws great people.”

Both lamented the loss, feeling for the employees they’ve watched grow every week since the brewery opened and they started coming. As each of the three bartenders walked by, doing various things as business progressed Friday evening, they engaged in some playful banter, drawing laughs from staff and patrons alike. Metric’s closing is sad, they said, but out of the control of any one person working there Friday night.

“Our final day will be June 13. It’s been a privilege serving Colorado Springs over the last 7 years,” the post shared Monday said.

Last month, when the closure was first announced, co-owner Chase Perry said it may not be the end for Metric and the owners are searching for a new home. Many took to social media to suggest locations, but in practice, the logistics of uprooting an entire brewery is complicated. Metric’s current location is completely custom, Perry said in May, further complicating a potential move.