Hell In a Bucket Brewery Announces Permanent Closure 11/30 – After Founder’s Death

Today I have some sad closure news coming out of Hell In a Bucket Brewery in Marietta, Pennsylvania:

After the death of our founder and partner earlier this year, we have made the very difficult decision to close Hell in a Bucket Brewing Company. Owning and running a brewery and restaurant has been the ride of a lifetime. Thanks for being a part of it with us.

Jeff and Sarah will continue to keep the bar open on a very limited basis to continue (Saturdays and Sundays only) to sell the remaining beer and merch that we still have in stock. Come see us, raise a glass to Matt, raise a glass to the Bucket, reminisce, and take home a few 4 packs.
What a long, strange trip it’s been…indeed.

UPDATE 7 Aug 2026:

I’m thrilled to inform you that we reopened under new ownership on July 3^rd , 2026.

We’ve brought back the beers that guests have come to know and love. We offer a wide selection of PA wines and liquors for our non-beer drinkers, as well as mocktails for those who prefer a treat without the alcohol. We have also introduced a brand-new menu. We’ve done our best to preserve the Dead culture and continue to offer live entertainment, open mic nights, and poker.

Hell In A Bucket is a ride Ted and I just weren’t done enjoying!

Gratefully Yours,

Christina Runkle

(Ted Evgeniadis) Owner

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About Hell In a Bucket Brewery:

Hell in a Bucket Brewing
 was a craft brewery located in Marietta, Pennsylvania, that recently made the difficult decision to close permanently after the death of its founder, Matt Zornig, in early 2025. 

Overview
Location: 392 E Front St, Marietta, PA, and previously at a smaller location in Wrightsville, PA.
Atmosphere: Known for its cozy, laid-back vibe with a significant Grateful Dead influence in its decor and music.
Offerings: The brewery offered a variety of in-house craft beers, including IPAs, stouts (like “Dark Star Stout”), and tripels, as well as a full bar with Pennsylvania-made wines and spirits. They were also known for having many gluten-sensitive options and a zero-proof menu.
Food: In their Marietta location, they offered “elevated” bar food made from scratch using local ingredients, including pizza, burgers, and tacos.
Community: The brewery was a community hub, hosting regular live music and open mic nights. 

Closure Details
Following the passing of co-founder Matthew Zornig, the remaining partners, Jeff and Sarah, decided to close the business. The bar was kept open on a very limited basis (Saturdays and Sundays only) for a short period to sell off remaining beer and merchandise. 

The owners expressed their gratitude to the community for being a part of the “ride of a lifetime”. 

After the death of our founder and partner earlier this year, we have made the very difficult decision to close Hell in a Bucket Brewing Company. Owning and running a brewery and restaurant has been the ride of a lifetime and we are deeply grateful for all we’ve learned and all the people (and dogs) we’ve met along the way
Jeff and Sarah will keep the bar open on a very limited basis through the next month to continue selling the remaining beer and merch that we still have in stock. Come see us, raise a glass to Matt, raise a glass to the Bucket, reminisce, maybe shed some tears, and take home a few 4 packs.
What a long, strange trip it’s been, indeed.