A new community-focused brewery is headed to O’Fallon, Missouri. Interruption Public House & Brewery is set to open in the Good News Brewing space at 330 Sonderen St. next spring.
Founded by longtime friends and brewers Matt Fair and Donnie Cochran, Interruption will take over operations at the building on Jan. 1, 2026, following the conclusion of Good News Brewing’s use of the space on Dec. 31, 2025. The first months of 2026 will be dedicated to renovations, planning and final preparations ahead of the opening.
Interruption is co-owned by Fair and his fiancée, Laura Meyer, alongside Cochran and his wife, Jen. The four partners bring a shared history rooted in years of friendship, family ties and hands-on brewing experience, with a vision centered on creating a welcoming neighborhood gathering place.
As part of the transition, Fair will step away from Good News Brewing at the end of 2025, allowing co-founder Dan Tripp to fully pursue his vision for that brewery moving forward. Fair and Cochran saw the moment as an opportunity to build something of their own, shaped from the ground up and grown alongside their families.
“We’re incredibly grateful for the years of collaboration and support at Good News Brewing,” Cochran said. “Those experiences shaped who we are, and stepping into this space feels like the natural next chapter of our story.”
The brewery’s name reflects its ethos. Interruption is inspired by the idea that life’s most meaningful moments often come from unexpected pauses: shared pints, spontaneous conversations and the simple act of slowing down together.
“I never imagined that a simple homebrew hobby in the garage would grow into lifelong friendships, a business partnership and a community that feels like family,” Cochran said. “Interruption is our chance to share that feeling, a place where the doors are open, the beers are flowing and everyone belongs.”
Fair said the project also marks a return to a more intimate brewing model. “Partnering with Interruption allows me to return to a single-location brewery model where community and connection come first,” he said. “I’m energized by the opportunity to build a warm, inviting environment with expanded food and drink options.”
Interruption’s beverage program will be designed to appeal to a broad audience, offering thoughtfully crafted beers alongside lighter, non-alcoholic and spirit-based options. A small, curated, family-friendly food menu will complement the drinks, focusing on comfort, simplicity and quality.
For the owners, the goal extends beyond what’s in the glass. “Interruption has always been about people for me,” Jen Cochran said. “The friendships formed over a beer, the conversations that happen when life slows down a little and the feeling of belonging.”
“Our goal is simple,” Meyer added. “Create a space that feels warm, welcoming and easy to be in.”
Renovations to the space are planned for early 2026 to refresh the building and bring the Interruption vision to life. Construction updates, beer previews and an origin-story series will be shared through the brewery’s website and social channels as opening day approaches.
“We’re proud of where this came from,” Fair said, “and excited about where it’s going.”