Ackley Brands Acquires Mac & Jack's Brewing Company

Ackley Brands Acquires Charles Smith Wines from The Wine Group

August 8, 2024

Food & Beverage

Seattle-based Ackley Brands has acquired the Charles Smith Wines portfolio (including Kung Fu Girl, Eve, The Velvet Devil, Band of Roses, Boom Boom! and Chateau Smith) from The Wine Group in a deal that closed August 8, 2024. The purchase was for brands and inventory only (no properties or personnel) and will move subsequent vintages to Ackley Brands' winemaking facility in Prosser, Washington as part of a broader strategy to expand its Pacific Northwest beverage portfolio.

Jackalope Brewing Company Acquires Black Abbey Brewing Company

January 23, 2026

Food & Beverage

Jackalope Brewing Company has acquired Nashville-area craft brewer Black Abbey Brewing Company, formalizing a relationship the two breweries say has existed for more than a decade. The move will preserve Black Abbey's European-inspired brewing identity while providing increased production capacity, broader distribution, and additional resources to support long-term brand development and regional growth.

Tacoma and Hoyt LLC Acquires Jackalope Brewing Company

October 9, 2024

Food & Beverage

Tacoma and Hoyt LLC, a Tennessee-based investment firm, has acquired Jackalope Brewing Company, a craft brewery and taproom in Nashville’s Wedgewood-Houston neighborhood. Steve Barone (CEO of Tacoma and Hoyt) will become CEO of Jackalope while founder Bailey Spaulding remains Chief Beer Officer and Steve Wright shifts to Chief Revenue Officer as the company pursues regional growth and expanded distribution across the Southeast.

Tilray Brands Acquires Eight Beer and Beverage Brands from Anheuser‑Busch

August 7, 2023

Food & Beverage

Tilray Brands, Inc. has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire eight beer and beverage brands (including associated employees, breweries and brewpubs) from Anheuser‑Busch. The deal covers Shock Top, Breckenridge Brewery, Blue Point, 10 Barrel, Redhook, Widmer Brothers, Square Mile Cider Company and HiBall Energy and is expected to close in 2023, significantly expanding Tilray’s U.S. beverage footprint and production capacity.

ABC Fine Wine & Spirits Acquires Applejack Wine & Spirits

January 29, 2026

Retail

ABC Fine Wine & Spirits, a Florida-based family-owned retailer, has acquired Applejack Wine & Spirits, a Colorado-based wine and spirits retailer with three stores. The acquisition is ABC's first out-of-state move in its 90-year history and initiates the company's national expansion while preserving Applejack's brand and local operations.

Seattle Hospitality Group Acquires Controlling Stake in Fremont Brewing

April 16, 2024

Food & Beverage

Seattle Hospitality Group (SHG) has acquired a controlling interest in Fremont Brewing, bringing the craft brewer under the same umbrella as Pike Brewing. The founders will remain involved, production facilities will stay separate and there are no immediate staffing changes; SHG said it will provide resources to accelerate Fremont's growth plans.