Editor's Note: This story previously reported Bearded Fox Brewing Co. had closed on April 10; however the brewery remains open under new ownership.

Bearded Fox Brewing Co., located at 11729 Spring Cypress Road, Ste. R, Tomball, was going to close its doors on April 10 after being open for five years, according to CFO Gail Richards. Arif Manji, a Houston-area businessman, announced plans to purchase the brewery April 9—the eve before the brewery was set to close—and has allowed the brewery to remain open but under new ownership.

Richards said the brewery approached Manji previously, but he did not agree to purchase the brewery until he saw the outpouring of support for the brewery, which was on the verge of closing, and attended a bingo night. Richards said the purchase contract has not closed yet but is anticipated to be completed at the end of April. The brewery will continue to be open regular hours: Fri. 4-9 p.m., Sat. 2-9 p.m. and Sun. 2-7 p.m. with limited beer.

The brewery started as Tomball's first craft brewery and was later converted into a brewpub, according to Bearded Fox's Facebook page. 832-761-7928. www.beardedfoxbrewing.com