Benchmark Beverage Co. Acquires Altes Beer from Detroit National Brewing Co.
October 30, 2025
Livonia-based Benchmark Beverage Company has acquired the historic Altes Beer brand from Detroit National Brewing Co. The deal brings the century-old Detroit beer into Benchmark’s portfolio and aims to expand Altes’ manufacturing and distribution footprint while keeping brewing operations in Michigan and retaining Detroit National’s partners on the Altes team.
- Buyers
- Benchmark Beverage Company
- Targets
- Altes Beer
- Sellers
- Detroit National Brewing Co., Eric Stief, Carl Erickson, Pat Kruse
- Industry
- Food & Beverage
- Location
- Michigan, United States
- Transaction Type
- Buyout
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