E-Malt.com News article: USA, FL: Cigar City Brewing rumoured to be the next craft brewery to be acquired by AB InBev

Cigar City Brewing of Tampa, Florida may be the next craft brewery to be acquired by AB InBev, TheFullPint.com reported on February 9 citing three independent, unnamed sources within the industry close to the situation.

Cigar City Brewing owner Joey Redner, who is often asked this question, declined to give a public statement.

This rumor has come and gone since Cigar City Brewing opened their doors in 2009. Not too long ago, Cigar City responded to the ongoing rumors informing the public that they have, and always will entertain a meeting that sheds light on their breweries market value. Similarly, New Belgium Brewing was in the middle of a sale rumors, where they responded that they are obligated to seek company valuation, and this is one approach to doing so.


10 February, 2016