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BrewDog ditches second craft brewer after billion dollar buy-out

By Emily Sutherland

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BrewDog bars will no longer stock Ballast Point following its billion dollar buy-out
BrewDog bars will no longer stock Ballast Point following its billion dollar buy-out
BrewDog co-founder James Watt has announced that his bars will no longer stock American craft beer brand Ballast Point after it was bought by Constellation Brands (which owns Corona) for a billion dollars.

On Twitter, Watt said: “Sad about Ballast Point deal this week. We will no longer be ordering these beers for our bars. We are 100% dedicated to craft beer.

“A shame. I loved Ballast Point but it no longer meets the BA definition. And things will undoubtedly change with their beer and their objectives.”

Ballast Point’s Sculpin IPA is a particular favourite among craft beer fans and according to the Wall Street Journal,​ Constellation was impressed by the brewery’s rapid growth and premium pricing. Bottles of Sculpin IPA and the brands Dorado Bomber can sell for over £10.

Watt also confirmed BrewDog would no longer stock Los Angeles based Golden Road after it was acquired by Anheuser-Busch.

BrewDog also ditched US craft beer brewer Lagunitas​ in September after it was bought by Heineken.

The brewing giant bought a 50% stake in the brewer, which it said would allow the company to join the craft beer boom while also bringing Lagunitas around the world.

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