Change in our industry and the evolution of our community is a certainty, but the direction of both is still unclear. Social media has exploded with reactions some understanding, many more upset, about the choice to partner with the beer conglomerate. With the recent announcement of InBev’s acquisition of Northern Brewer/Midwest Supplies, the Homebrew Community has changed seemingly overnight. A hearty cheers to Ron for taking the time to share his thoughts on this issue! Ron is co-owner of New Jersey based Love2brew Homebrew Supply, which he founded in 2011 and currently serves a national audience through their online store, two retail stores, and a growing network of re-sellers. Why?Ĭurious of what this could possibly mean for homebrewing, I reached out to industry professional, Ron Rivers, hoping to gain some insight on the impact such an acquisition While craft beer lovers are understandably confused and annoyed by this, many homebrewers have taken solace in the fact their passion is untouchable, that we are safe from big brand brewers meddling in our weekend rituals.Īnd then, out of nowhere, it came to light that Northern Brewer/Midwest Supplies, purportedly the world’s largest retailer of homebrewing goods, was acquired by none other than AB InBev. It seems every week another brewery that once prided itself on their “micro” status is bought up for an unimaginable amount of money by a massive “macro” conglomerate. Mosaic Of Change IPA by House Of Pendragon.
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