Canada, BC: Old Yale Brewing announces change of ownership

Two years after it was saved from closure by a new partnership group, Old Yale Brewing has changed hands once again, Canadian Beer News reported on March 12.

Effective March 1st, the brewery is operating under the ownership of Artisans Ales, a division of the 2Story Group, a family-owned company with interests in various industries including pet food, real estate, and mechanical systems.

Old Yale founder and Brewmaster Larry Caza remains with the company, and has been joined by new Operations Manager Zach VanLeeuwen.

In a press release announcing the sale, it’s noted that Caza “will continue to brew Old Yale’s award winning core lineup of beers, and he looks forward to bringing some great new seasonal and limited release brews to the marketplace in the near future.”

14 March, 2014