Is Paulaner Brauhaus closed for business?

We recently came across news that the Paulaner Brauhaus on the Bowery in Manhattan’s Lower East Side was closing for business.  We visited Paulaner Brauhaus fairly recently.  The bar’s website says that the spot is “closed due to renovation”.  It strikes us odd that they would be renovating less than six months after opening for business.  But, we certainly hope they are renovating and not closing permanently.  Do you have any further information on this topic?  If so, please share in the comment space below.