Beer
BrewDog ditches second craft brewer after billion dollar buy-out
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.”
A shame. I loved Ballast Point. But it no longer meets the BA definition. And things will undoubtedly change with their beer & objectives.
— James Watt (@BrewDogJames) November 18, 2015
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.
@rick_garza ditto.we won't sell them.
— James Watt (@BrewDogJames) November 18, 2015
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.
