No problem! So, as you may know, Anheuser-Busch (A-B) is a major player in the beer industry, and they have been acquiring craft breweries over the years through their “Brewers Collective” division. I’ll give you a rundown of the craft breweries that are currently owned by A-B.
First up, we have 10 Barrel Brewing Co., which was founded in Bend, Oregon. They are known for their innovative and diverse beer offerings, and A-B acquired them in 2014. Since then, 10 Barrel has continued to operate as an independent brand within A-B.
Next on the list is Blue Point Brewing Company, based in Patchogue, New York. Blue Point is known for their Long Island-inspired beers, and A-B acquired them in 2014 as well. Like 10 Barrel, Blue Point has maintained its independence under A-B’s ownership.
Moving on, we have Breckenridge Brewery, located in Breckenridge, Colorado. Known for their mountain-inspired beers, Breckenridge joined the A-B family in 2015. They continue to brew their award-winning beers while benefiting from the resources and distribution network of A-B.
Devils Backbone Brewing Company is another craft brewery owned by A-B. Based in Roseland, Virginia, Devils Backbone is known for their German-style lagers and ales. A-B acquired them in 2016, and they have since expanded their reach with the support of A-B’s distribution network.
Elysian Brewing Company, hailing from Seattle, Washington, is also part of the A-B portfolio. Known for their creative and eclectic beer offerings, Elysian joined A-B in 2015. They have maintained their identity and continue to brew their unique beers under A-B’s ownership.
Four Peaks Brewing Co. is a craft brewery based in Tempe, Arizona, and they became part of the A-B family in 2015. Known for their Arizona-inspired beers, Four Peaks has seen growth and expansion with the backing of A-B.
Golden Road Brewing, located in Los Angeles, California, is another craft brewery owned by A-B. They were acquired in 2015 and have continued to brew their popular beers while benefiting from A-B’s distribution and marketing resources.
Goose Island Beer Company is a well-known craft brewery based in Chicago, Illinois. A-B acquired them in 2011, and since then, Goose Island has grown and expanded its reach with the support of A-B’s resources.
Karbach Brewing Co., located in Houston, Texas, is another craft brewery in the A-B portfolio. They joined A-B in 2016 and have continued to brew their Texas-inspired beers while leveraging A-B’s distribution network.
Platform Beer, based in Cleveland, Ohio, is a relatively newer addition to the A-B family. A-B acquired them in 2019, and Platform Beer has since seen growth and expanded distribution under A-B’s ownership.
Lastly, we have Veza Sur Brewing Co., which is based in Miami, Florida. Known for their Latin-inspired beers, Veza Sur joined A-B in 2019. They have continued to brew their unique beers and have expanded their reach with the backing of A-B.
So, in summary, the craft breweries currently owned by Anheuser-Busch through their Brewers Collective division include 10 Barrel Brewing Co., Blue Point Brewing Company, Breckenridge Brewery, Devils Backbone Brewing Company, Elysian Brewing Company, Four Peaks Brewing Co., Golden Road Brewing, Goose Island Beer Company, Karbach Brewing Co., Platform Beer, and Veza Sur Brewing Co. These breweries have all maintained their independence and continue to brew their own unique beers while benefiting from the resources and distribution network of A-B.