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Diageo to close Guinness Baltimore brewery
−5.1 negative
Diageo will close the Maryland Guinness Open Gate Brewery, citing rising costs.
How each outlet covered it
| Outlet | Headlines | Tone |
|---|---|---|
| WMAR 2 News Baltimore | 2 | −5.7 |
| Brewbound | 2 | −7.0 |
| Simply Wall Street | 1 | +4.2 |
| Yahoo Finance | 1 | +0.8 |
| Inc.com | 1 | −3.3 |
| just-drinks | 1 | −3.7 |
| Global Drinks Intel | 1 | −3.7 |
| beervanablog.com | 1 | −4.2 |
| Beer Street Journal | 1 | −4.2 |
| The Drinks Business | 1 | −5.0 |
| IrishCentral | 1 | −5.0 |
| WBFF | 1 | −5.5 |
| AOL | 1 | −5.8 |
| thestreet.com | 1 | −5.8 |
| WBAL-TV | 1 | −5.8 |
| Shore News Network | 1 | −6.0 |
| Washington Times | 1 | −6.3 |
| 930 WFMD Free Talk | 1 | −6.7 |
| SuaraGarut.ID | 1 | −6.7 |
| fooddive.com | 1 | −6.7 |
| Vinetur | 1 | −6.7 |
| ИФЗ РАН | 1 | −7.0 |
| New York Post | 1 | −8.3 |
Day by day
Saturday 10 October 2026
New York Post reports the Guinness brewery is shutting for good.
- −8.3 Guinness brewery that opened its doors to 2M visitors is shutting down for good
Guinness brewery closing for good; negative for Diageo brand site.
Friday 9 October 2026
Reports say the Baltimore Guinness Open Gate Brewery is closing with 174 layoffs expected.
- −8.3 174 Layoffs Expected Next Month Due to Baltimore Guinness Open Gate Brewery Closure
174 layoffs expected from Baltimore brewery closure. - −6.7 Guinness brewery that welcomed 2 million visitors closing its doors for good
Guinness visitor brewery closing permanently. - −6.7 Guinness Closes Maryland Brewery After Welcoming 2 Million Visitors
Guinness Maryland brewery closing after two million visitors.
Thursday 8 October 2026
Reports say 174 workers face layoffs as the Guinness Baltimore brewery closes, with valuation commentary.
- −5.8 174 workers face layoffs as Guinness Open Gate Brewery prepares to close in Baltimore County
174 layoffs as Guinness Baltimore brewery prepares to close. - +4.2 Diageo (LSE:DGE) Stock May Be 50% Undervalued On Brewery Closure
Valuation piece suggests undervaluation despite brewery closure; mildly positive. - −3.3 Guinness Is Closing Its $90 Million Baltimore Brewery. It’s Not Because the Brand Is Shrinking
Closure of Baltimore brewery, though framed as not brand weakness. - +0.8 Is Diageo (LSE:DGE) Priced For Its Cash Flow After Brewery Closure?
Cash flow valuation question after brewery closure; balanced.
Wednesday 7 October 2026
Reports cover the closure of Guinness's Baltimore brewery.
- −5.8 Guinness to Shutter Baltimore Brewery, Citing Rising Costs and Shifting Demand
Guinness Baltimore brewery closing on rising costs and weaker demand - −5.0 Why Diageo is closing its Guinness Baltimore brewery?
Explains Diageo's closure of Guinness Baltimore brewery - −5.0 Guinness Brewery in Baltimore to "serve its final pint"
Baltimore Guinness brewery to close, final pint coverage
Tuesday 6 October 2026
Outlets report Diageo will close the Guinness Open Gate brewery in Baltimore.
- −6.7 Diageo to shutter Guinness brewery in Baltimore
Diageo shutting Baltimore Guinness brewery; negative operational news. - −6.7 Diageo will close Guinness’s Baltimore brewery after seven years
Closure of Guinness Baltimore brewery after seven years signals retreat. - −4.2 Goodbye, Guinness
Commentary on Guinness brewery closure, wistful tone.
Monday 5 October 2026
A 267-year-old imported beer company is closing its US brewery.
- −5.8 267-year-old beloved imported beer company closes U.S. brewery
Guinness-linked brewery closure in the US reflects weaker operations.
Sunday 4 October 2026
Outlets report the Guinness Open Gate Brewery in Baltimore is closing after eight years.
- −7.0 Why The Guinness Baltimore Brewery Closure Means The End Of An Era
Guinness (Diageo brand) Baltimore brewery closure marks retreat from US site. - −6.3 Guinness Open Gate Brewery in Baltimore County closing after 8 years
Guinness Open Gate Brewery closing after eight years. - −6.0 Last Call for Guinness in Baltimore as Open Gate Brewery Announces Shutdown
Guinness Baltimore Open Gate Brewery shutdown announced.
Saturday 3 October 2026
Diageo will close the Baltimore Guinness site on 1 November.
- −4.2 Guinness Open Gate Closing: Diageo to Shut Baltimore Brewery Nov. 1.
Baltimore brewery to close, cost-cutting retreat. - −3.7 Diageo to close Guinness Open Gate site in US
Closing Guinness Open Gate site in US. - −3.7 Diageo to shutter Baltimore Guinness visitor centre
Closure of Guinness visitor centre signals retrenchment.
Friday 2 October 2026
Diageo will close the Maryland Guinness Open Gate Brewery, citing rising costs.
- −5.8 Baltimore’s Guinness Open Gate Brewery closing after rising costs - WBAL-TV
Guinness brewery closing due to rising costs. - −5.7 Diageo to Shut Down Guinness Open Gate Brewery in Baltimore
Diageo shutting Baltimore Guinness brewery. - −5.5 Maryland's Guinness Open Gate Brewery shutting down; company cites rising costs
Brewery shutting, company cites rising costs. - −5.5 SUN: Guinness Open Gate Brewery in Halethorpe to close
Guinness Open Gate Brewery to close.