Oblivion Brewing Co., the Galveston Avenue pub, in Bend, is going dark after seven months in business.

The partnership that created the pub — owner Jon Sargent and brewers Darin Butschy and Meghann Butschy — agreed to part ways, Sargent and Meghann Butschy said Tuesday. The pub will probably end its short run on Thursday, New Year’s Eve, Sargent said.

“We came to a mutual agreement, and that was fine,” he said. “I’m just wanting to get my stress level back to a normal situation. Even this week, we’ve been slammed; the lines were out the door. It’s not about not being successful; it’s about getting my old life back.”

The Butschys will turn their focus to a planned business expansion, and Sargent said: “I’m not going to lose anything; it’s a good story, to be honest.”

He operates the brewpub in a leased space at 1005 NW Galveston Ave. under a full-service commercial liquor license. The Butschys, former husband and wife and owners of Oblivion Brewing Co., provided the brewery name and the beer. The brewery, on Plateau Drive, in Bend, operates under a separate license held by Darin Butschy, according to Oregon Liquor Control Commission records.

“The pub did phenomenal,” Meghann Butschy said. “It still is. It was packed last night. That’s not the issue. Sometimes the stress outweighs the money. We’re happy with Jon; if he wants to get out, that’s fine.”

Sargent said another, similar business is moving into the same space, but he declined to identify it, citing a nondisclosure agreement. He said all Oblivion restaurant employees, about 13, will have an opportunity to work with the new business.

Sargent will continue to operate Versante Pizza, his neighboring business in the same building as the Oblivion pub. The operation there is less complicated than a full-service restaurant, he said.

Oblivion Brewing Co., founded in 2012, is planning to brew more beer and widen the area in which it’s available, said Meghann Butschy. They recently added a 40-barrel tank and are talking with distributors about making their products available elsewhere in Oregon and in surrounding states. Oblivion beer is available on tap in locations around Bend, according to the brewery website.

“We’re finally producing enough beer where we were thinking it’s probably time to move forward with distribution,” she said, “although we do love self-distribution. There’s nothing like tossing kegs into my Subaru.”

Oblivion Brewing Co., the pub, opened in May after extensive renovation of a space formerly occupied by West Side Bakery & Cafe.

— Reporter: 541-617-7815, jditzler@bendbulletin.com