Although the acquisition of California-based Firestone Walker Brewing Co. by Duvel Moortgat isn’t likely to have much short-term effect on Boulevard Brewing Co., the long-term view creates a different scene.
Right now, each craft brewer faces capacity issues that will keep integration to a minimum, said Simon Thorpe, CEO of Duvel Moortgat USA. Firestone faces a serious capacity crunch, due to its 40 to 45 percent growth in current markets. It doesn’t need to worry about nationwide growth at…
Although the acquisition of California-based Firestone Walker Brewing Co. by Duvel Moortgat isn’t likely to have much short-term effect on Boulevard Brewing Co., the long-term view creates a different scene.
Right now, each craft brewer faces capacity issues that will keep integration to a minimum, said Simon Thorpe, CEO of Duvel Moortgat USA. Firestone faces a serious capacity crunch, due to its 40 to 45 percent growth in current markets. It doesn’t need to worry about nationwide growth at…