Mergers & Acquisitions

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Brewbound Live 2023: The State of Craft Brewery M&A

Brewbound Live 2023: The State of Craft Brewery M&A

The deal environment within the craft brewing industry is “a bit slow” with “a lot of volatility, a lot of uncertainty,” which isn’t very conducive to dealmaking, Arlington Capital Advisors managing director Ryan Lake shared during the 2023 Brewbound Live business conference earlier this month.

The Big Deal: What’s Next for New Belgium and Bell’s

The Big Deal: What’s Next for New Belgium and Bell’s

New Belgium CEO Steve Fechheimer and Bell’s Brewery EVP Carrie Yunker wrapped up Day One of Brewbound Live 2021 in Santa Monica, California, to discuss what comes next, following the sale of Bell’s to New Belgium’s parent company, Kirin-owned Lion Little World Beverages.

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Asahi Leader Discusses Octopi Deal, Goal of 850K+ Barrels Produced

Asahi Leader Discusses Octopi Deal, Goal of 850K+ Barrels Produced

Japanese brewing giant Asahi aims to reach 1 million hectoliters – more than 850,000 barrels – in production in the medium-term following its acquisition of Wisconsin contract producer Octopi Brewing. Victoria Segebarth, managing director of EMEA & Americas at Asahi Europe & International, discussed the company’s plans for Octopi’s facility in Waunakee, Wisconsin, the acquisition… Read more »

Brewbound’s Most-Read Stories of 2023

Brewbound’s Most-Read Stories of 2023

The fallout surrounding the conservative-led boycott of Anheuser-Busch’s (A-B) Bud Light brand and the accelerated declines that ensued accounted for three of Brewbound’s top stories of 2023. The internal machinations at A-B, including a reshuffling of its craft division, also piqued Brewbound readers’ interests. As we close out the year, here’s a look back at the 10 most-read stories of 2023.

Sheehan Family to Sell Craft Vermont

Sheehan Family to Sell Craft Vermont

Craft Vermont is being sold to Farrell Distributing (a Molson Coors distributor) and Baker Distributing (an Anheuser-Busch house), in a transaction expected to close in February, according to Beer Marketer’s Insights.

Outfoxing The Competition: Foxtrot and Dom’s Kitchen Plan Merger

Outfoxing The Competition: Foxtrot and Dom’s Kitchen Plan Merger

The Chicagoland grocery industry got a little more interesting today with the announcement that modern convenience chain Foxtrot and natural grocery chain Dom’s Kitchen & Market will be merging in an all-stock deal that will create a new holding company called Outfox Hospitality.

Other Half to Acquire Young Lion’s Brewing Facility and Taproom

Other Half to Acquire Young Lion’s Brewing Facility and Taproom

Brooklyn-based Other Half Brewing Company has a deal to purchase Young Lion Brewing Company’s brewery and taproom in Canandaigua, New York, the companies announced today. The Young Lion brand and intellectual property was not included in the transaction.

Ecliptic Brewing Acquired by Great Frontier Holdings

Ecliptic Brewing Acquired by Great Frontier Holdings

After 10 years in business, Portland, Oregon-based Ecliptic Brewing has agreed to be acquired by Great Frontier Holdings – the craft beverage platform formed by the merger of Ninkasi Brewing and Wings & Arrow earlier this year. Citing a “really challenging” “past two years,” Ecliptic founder John Harris announced the sale on the brewery’s social media pages Wednesday evening.