Three popular Ames establishments won't be serving alcohol for at least six months after their owner allegedly failed to pay taxes, maintain liability insurance and register with the Iowa Secretary of State, according to the Iowa Alcoholic Beverage Division.

Olde Main Brewing Company, Corner Pocket and DG's Tap House on Main Street in Ames are under suspension for six months. Afterwards, owner Scott Griffin is voluntarily surrendering his alcohol licenses, according to the Iowa Alcoholic Beverage Division.

The suspension will start May 13 and end Nov. 13. During that time, no alcohol may be consumed, sold or given away at the businesses.

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Griffin said he's unsure yet what he plans to do with the businesses. Following the suspension, he won't be allowed to hold an alcohol license for two years, but a different owner could purchase the locations and serve alcohol again.

"I don’t have any definite plan or anything," Griffin said. "This all came down fairly quickly and I did not expect it."

An investigation by the Iowa Alcoholic Beverage Division and complaints filed by the Iowa Department of Public Safety allege that Griffin owed "substantial" amounts of sales tax, "consistently" failed to pay Ames for municipal utility services, failed to maintain records required by law, failed to cooperate with investigators and failed to comply with the terms of a consent agreement, according to the Iowa Alcoholic Beverage Division.

Instances like this are rare, according to the division.

Sales for all three businesses are centered around alcohol. DG's Tap House at 127 Main St. holds live bands and performances. Olde Main Brewing Company at 316 Main St. is a brewery and restaurant. Corner Pocket at 125 Main St. is a pool hall.