Interruption Brewing to open taproom in O’Fallon, Missouri

For years, Interruption Brewing has operated on borrowed systems and carefully timed batches, pouring one keg at a time. Next year, however, the project will expand into a larger, more permanent space.

Interruption Public House & Brewery (330 Sonderen) is slated to debut next spring in O’Fallon, Missouri, after taking over the space from Good News Brewing. Here’s what to know before you go.

The Atmosphere

The brewery’s name reflects the idea that meaningful moments often come from unplanned pauses, a philosophy that the team expects to carry into the taproom experience. The founders say the shape of the taproom has been influenced by different stages of family life, from raising young children to welcoming a new generation, reinforcing the idea that a brewery can function as a shared gathering place. The goal is a to create a space where young adults feel comfortable gathering, where non-drinkers have meaningful options, and where the experience is not centered on alcohol alone.

The Menu

Interruption will feature an array of beverages, including craft beer, nonalcoholic options, and select spirit-based drinks. The brewery’s offerings are typically inspired by shared moments, such as family traditions and holidays. One example is I Feel Home, an apple cinnamon wheat inspired by the comfort of gathering around apple pie during the holidays.

Food will also play a supporting role, with options that are approachable and family-friendly. Rather than operating as a full-service restaurant, the taproom will offer a limited menu that complements the drinks and encourages guests to linger. “Small and curated means intentionally limited and well considered,” says co-owner Jen Cochran. The focus, she explains, is on simple, high-quality items that pair naturally with the beer and fit the scale of the space.

The Backstory

Donnie Cochran began brewing at home in 2018. After winning a homebrewing competition at Good News Brewing the following year, his winning beer was brewed on the brewery’s one-barrel system beginning in 2020. It sold out quickly and led to an ongoing arrangement that allowed him to release limited batches under the Interruption Brewing label.

Those beers, often poured from a single tap and released every month or two, became familiar to regulars at Good News in O’Fallon. The approach favored seasonality and experimentation over volume, allowing Interruption Brewing to develop a following while remaining intentionally small.

Cochran and fellow brewer Matt Fair (who will step away from his role at Good News Brewing), along with their partners, Jen Cochran and Laura Meyer, describe their approach as story-driven brewing: “For all of us, it means beer starts with real life, not just recipes or trends. Inspiration often comes from shared moments, conversations about family traditions, holidays, or a simple experience that sparks an idea.”

Working with real limits and tight windows forced a kind of clarity. If a beer was going to be poured, it had to matter. That experience still guides how Interruption is thinking about a full taproom. “What makes this feel right is that it’s been organic the whole way,” says Jen Cochran. “It’s grown through relationships and trust, not by trying to move too fast.”

Fair says the transition creates space for both Good News and Interruption to focus on their respective paths. Good News can focus on franchising, while Interruption can develop a smaller operation . “For me, it’s about getting back to a single-location model where community and connection are the priority,” Fair says. “Interruption gives us the opportunity to build something intentional, from the beers to the experience around them.”

After years of brewing with real limits, Interruption is finally expanding into a space of its own. “We hope people feel that Interruption was built with care,” the founders say. “That it’s a place where you can slow down, feel welcome, and stay awhile.”