Red Clover poured its last beer at 43 Center Street on June 13 after more than seven successful years at that location. The Red Clover boys and their brews aren’t going far. We hope to see their doors open in a few short weeks, just around the corner at the old firehouse.

The crowd was a mellow yet energetic mix of old friends and new who perfectly reflected the Red Clover vibe. Brandon’s Fab Two, Doug Ross and Kenny Cifone, brought the chapter to a close with a solid Beatles block — nothing to get hung about in these red clover fields — and then broke off into a mix ranging from Steely Dan to the Pet Shop Boys, and adding a little Squeeze, Jefferson Airplane, and Elvis Costello.

Red Clover co-owner Andy Gates recalled a customer once saying that hanging out at the brewery and listening to good music was like being in a friend’s living room — always welcoming and familiar, with conversation easy to come by.

It was a big honor for Ross and Cifone to share that last day with the community. Ross recalled that he and Cifone had played the last show at Red Clover before COVID-19 hit, and then the first beer garden when things began opening back up.

“I love that these guys have such a great product but remain local and comfortable,” added Cifone. “It’s just a fun place to hang out and drink really good beer.”

The duo closed Saturday afternoon with the Monkees, a nice touch for all of us believers in the Red Clover community.

While the new space will be exciting, bigger, and perhaps acoustically different, the emotion of change and remembering the history built in that space can’t be ignored, Gates recognized. He and co-owners Riker Wykoff and Pete Brooks are grateful to everyone who’s walked through their doors, helping them turn the business into a community.

Photos: Neshobe Current