PORTSMOUTH, N.H. — The owners of the Portsmouth Brewery said they are not reopening. The brewery originally closed after a sprinkler main went off, causing catastrophic flooding in the building. Co-owner Peter Egelston said the price of repairs to meet building code requirements would cost too much.

Gastropubs are the newest iteration on the tried and true tavern and public house. The difference between a gastropub vs brewpub is the focus on food. The moniker comes from adding "gastronomy," the practice or art of cooking and eating quality food, to the familiar scene of the pub.

Robert J. O'Neill is on the Armed Forces Brewing Company's Board of Directors. He is one of the most highly-decorated combat Veterans of our time, a former U.S. Navy SEAL and was a Combat Leader for the infamous SEAL Team 6.

Insight The Difference Between a Brewpub and a Microbrewery In Idaho, the two differ in that a microbrewery is simply the place where the beer is made, while a brewpub is a restaurant or bar where the microbrewery can sell drinks directly to customers. Some states impose a three-layer system on their beer makers.