Craft beer retailer and taproom Alewife in Riverside's Five Points closes in October due to pandemic impacts and consumer behavior changes.

Alewife, a craft beer retailer and taproom in Riverside's Five Points, will close in October, marking the third business to shutter recently. Owners cite pandemic impacts and changing consumer behaviors, and hope a similar business replaces them. City council member Jimmy Peluso emphasizes the importance of supporting small, local businesses that respect the community's vibe.