Sapporo U.S.A. Acquires Stone Brewing
June 24, 2022
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.
- Buyers
- Sapporo U.S.A., Sapporo Holdings Ltd.
- Targets
- Stone Brewing
- Industry
- Food & Beverage
- Location
- California, United States
- Transaction Type
- Buyout
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