A six-pack of beer news items that caught our eye.
A-B InBev takes controlling stake in Goose Island
Not much of a surprise, really. They’d already owned a pretty large chunk of it.
Local businesses not happy with A-B InBev’s new acquisition
Craft brew fans can be a passionate, opinionated bunch.
A-B InBev CEO Carlos Brito named one of the best 30 CEOs
I have a feeling that making good beer was not one of Barron’s criteria. “Cost-cutting” comes to mind.
Discovery show Brewmasters cancelled. Rumor says it was pressure from the big brewers.
So says Anthony Bourdain, anyway.
Flying Dog sues Michigan Liquor Control Commission
This isn’t the first time Flying Dog has had a First Amendment tousle with a government entity. This time it’s over their 20th Anniversary beer: Raging Bitch. (Which happens to be their best-seller and a personal favorite.)
Automated home brewery in a laundry room
Want!
