After a year, Birch’s Lowertown is putting its space on the real estate market.

The owners say a combination of factors led them to see whether there’s interest. In the meantime, it’s business as usual at the St. Paul taproom and barrel house known for its house brews and burgers.

“As the craft brewery movement continues to grow throughout Minnesota, we felt it was time to re-evaluate and get the best use of the brewing facility we built,” Brennan Greene, co-owner and brewmaster at Birch’s Lowertown, said in a news release. “With the current restrictions and limitations imposed by state law under our existing licensure, we are unable to sell our beer outside of our establishment. This could be a great opportunity for another brewery to expand into the Lowertown area and have the ability to produce higher volumes.”

Birch’s Lowertown opened inside the Market House Collaborative building last September. The space includes the 100-seat restaurant and taproom on the main level, Barrel House and Piano Lounge downstairs, and a 1,500-barrel-capacity brewing facility.

“While we seek other options, rest assured our Lowertown location is still open and bringing the community their favorite beer and atmosphere they enjoy,” said co-owner Burt Joseph. “We look forward to seeing what the possibilities are for the Lowertown location.”

Birch’s Lowertown is the second location for Joseph and Greene. The original, Birch’s on the Lake Supperclub & Brewhouse in Long Lake, opened in September 2015.

Birch’s Lowertown: 289 E. Fifth St., St. Paul; 651-432-4677; birchslowertown.com