Anheuser-Busch Acquires Four Peaks Brewing Company

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.

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.

Sapporo U.S.A. Acquires Stone Brewing

June 24, 2022

Food & Beverage

Sapporo U.S.A. has agreed to acquire Stone Brewing, combining Sapporo's U.S. business with one of America's largest craft brewers. The deal (expected to close in August 2022) gives Sapporo bi-coastal brewing capacity at Stone's Escondido, California and Richmond, Virginia breweries and lets Stone continue operating its taprooms and breweries under existing branding and management.

United States Beverage Forms Joint Venture to Acquire Uinta Brewing

January 10, 2022

Food & Beverage

United States Beverage (USB) has formed a joint venture to acquire Uinta Brewing, Utah’s largest independent craft brewer, while retaining Uinta’s leadership, operations and staff. The deal is intended to expand USB’s craft beverage portfolio and create distribution and operational synergies for Uinta’s national growth.

Montage Partners Acquires Moab Brewery

January 8, 2020

Food & Beverage

Montage Partners, a private equity firm based in Scottsdale, Arizona, has acquired Moab Brewery, the city of Moab’s only microbrewery and distillery founded in 1996. The founders, including John Borkoski and Dave Sabey, sold the business with The Forbes M+A Group advising on the transaction; Montage plans to continue growing the brand and operations.

Sapporo Holdings Acquires Anchor Brewing Company

August 3, 2017

Food & Beverage

Sapporo Holdings Limited will acquire all equity interest in Anchor Brewing Company from parent Anchor Brewers & Distillers, LLC for $85 million, in a deal expected to close on August 31, 2017. Sapporo said the acquisition supports its "SPEED 150" plan to expand its North American beer business and will keep brewing operations in San Francisco while leveraging Sapporo's global distribution to grow Anchor internationally.