Outer Planet Brewing, a 10-year-old craft brewery in Capitol Hill, was expected to close permanently on September 20. However, a last-minute buyer, beer industry veteran Amory Carhart, stepped in to keep the taproom alive. Carhart, who learned about the pending closure from a local news report, decided to purchase the business to preserve the community gathering space and its signature small-batch European-style beers. He plans to add American pale ales to the menu and sell beer to other bars and restaurants, expanding the brewery’s operations. The brewery reopened on October 1, with the previous owners aiding in the transition.