Who owns whom? The Definitive Timeline of craft beer acquisitions

“Independence” is such a hallmark of beer industry identity that the Brewers Association created a seal to designate which breweries are and are not independently owned.

Buyouts from big breweries get the most attention, but sales amongst independent breweries are also endemic.

The website VinePair analysed brewery sales and acquisitions since the 1980s to create the most comprehensive timeline of craft brewery acquisitions available today.

The graphic can be found here: vinepair