Exactly one year ago, John McDonald agreed to sell a majority stake in Boulevard Brewing Co. to Duvel Moortgat, sparking a wave of debate about what it all might mean to the future of the Kansas City craft brewer.
A year later, the picture is a lot clearer. The merger hasn't sparked massive layoffs; instead, Boulevard added staff. It hasn't affected the quality of the beer, which is better than ever. And it hasn't stifled the creativity of the brewery, which continued to launch products its fans…
Exactly one year ago, John McDonald agreed to sell a majority stake in Boulevard Brewing Co. to Duvel Moortgat, sparking a wave of debate about what it all might mean to the future of the Kansas City craft brewer.
A year later, the picture is a lot clearer. The merger hasn't sparked massive layoffs; instead, Boulevard added staff. It hasn't affected the quality of the beer, which is better than ever. And it hasn't stifled the creativity of the brewery, which continued to launch products its fans…