Rumors around AB/SABMILLER /InBev/Coors aquiring Northern Brewer

[Roosterboy]

Is there any news on the rumour AB/.....has acquired Northern Brewer/Midwest Supplies.

 

[sp0rk]

You got that HBT email too?
Good bit of clickbait, that

 

[Roosterboy]

You would think there would be a statement to the stock market if the deal was finalised. Or someone has leaked it before it's a done deal.

 

[Roosterboy]

It is true. AB/SABMILLER/InBev/Coors have acquired Northern Brewer / Midwest Supplies in the US. What is their motivation ? Taking on
Coopers in homebrew and they see it as a growth market. How will this work with brew kits and the hops market as they will have massive
power ?

 

[Ægir]

I think that's their motivation. Getting a more controlling stake with the hops and getting two bites of the cherry with home brew and the commercial market.

 

[Ducatiboy stu]

I think that's their motivation. Getting a more controlling stake with the hops and getting two bites of the cherry with home brew and the commercial market.

Just like Coopers have done

 

[JDW81]

Midwest supplies is actually my brother's LHBS. I'll be interested to hear if there are any changes for good or bad.

 

[Roosterboy]

Just like Coopers have done

Except Coopers don't own 30% of the beer that is consumed everyday in the world and at least Coopers is an Aussie company.