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Firestone Walker Set to Finish 2021 +20%

Firestone Walker Set to Finish 2021 +20%

Firestone Walker Brewing Company is sailing into 2022 “with the wind at our back,” co-founder David Walker said in an intro video to the company’s annual business plan presentation, streamed virtually to distributor and retailer partners late last month. Current projections place the Paso Robles, California-headquartered craft brewery finishing 2021 up about +20%, Walker said, despite the continued challenges of the pandemic.

Mikkeller to Launch Three Game of Thrones Inspired Beers

Night King Double IPA, Ghost Visions Lager and Castle Black Stout are the names of the three beers that together celebrate and pay tribute to the snow-capped North, from the world-famous HBO series Game of Thrones.

Due South Brewing to Close in December After 10 Years

Due South Brewing to Close in December After 10 Years

After a decade of operations, Due South Brewing Co. in Boynton Beach, Florida, will permanently close its taproom December 19 and cease distribution of its offerings later this year.

Catawba Valley Brewing Acquired by Oyster City Parent Company

Catawba Valley Brewing Acquired by Oyster City Parent Company

The parent company of Oyster City Brewing Company has signed a purchase agreement to acquire the assets of Catawba Valley Brewing Company. Made by the Water, a portfolio company of family office Wiregrass Equity Partners, which owns Oyster City, will acquire the assets of Catawba Valley, including Catawba Brewing in North Carolina, Palmetto Brewing in South Carolina, the Twisp Southern Hard Seltzer brand that launched in 2019.