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Craft Brew Alliance

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Namestring
Craft Brew Alliance
Legal namestring
Anheuser-Busch Companies, LLC
Websiteurl
craftbrew.com
Company typeenum
Private
Founded yearint
1981
Operating statusenum
Operating
Ownership categoryenum
Headcount rangeband
501–1,000
akta.pro rankint
HeadquartersPortland, United States
HQ citystring
Portland
HQ countrystring
United States
HQ regionstring
North America
Markets served

Serves global market

Offices1 record

Each record includes

City, Country, Type, Description, Source

Keyword5 values
craft beer brewing, beer brand portfolio, craft brewery operations, beer wholesale distribution, American craft beer brands
Industry3 codes
1Microbreweries & Craft Breweries
CodeTHAFALACPrimaryYes
2Beer Brewing & Brands
CodeCRADAIAAPrimaryNo
3Beer Brewing & Craft Brewing
CodeAFAFAAAAPrimaryNo
NAICS code1 code
  • Breweries31212
SIC code1 code
  • Beverages2080
Product category
Craft Beer Brewing
No data
Cost components5 values
Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure
GTM typeB2C
B2C
Offering typeHardware or Manufacturing
Hardware or Manufacturing
Core offering1 text field

Craft Brew Alliance is a craft brewing company that brews, brands, and brings to market a portfolio of American craft beers. The company builds and manages differentiated craft beer brands, including acquired regional breweries such as Appalachian Mountain Brewery and Wynwood Brewing, and distributes them through traditional beer wholesale and retail channels. Following its 2019 acquisition by Anheuser-Busch (AB InBev), Craft Brew Alliance operates as part of the Brewers Collective within the broader AB InBev distribution ecosystem.

Differentiator
Functional benefit
Problem solved
Product and service2 records
1Appalachian Mountain Brewery
CategoryCraft Beer
2Wynwood Brewing
CategoryCraft Beer
Recent move4 records

Each record includes

Date, Type, Title, Description, Source

Expansion highlight3 records

Each record includes

Type, Description

Peers10 records
1Boston Beer Company
TypeDirect peer
Description

Largest independent U.S. craft brewer (Samuel Adams, Twisted Tea, Truly), with a comparable multi-brand craft and adjacent-beverage portfolio targeting similar U.S. consumers and on/off-premise channels.

2Sierra Nevada Brewing Co.
TypeDirect peer
Description

Iconic independent craft brewer with national distribution; comparable to CBA's flagship legacy brands in scale, hop-forward style portfolio, and U.S. footprint.

3New Belgium Brewing
TypeDirect peer
Description

Major U.S. craft brewer (Fat Tire, Voodoo Ranger) now owned by Lion; similarly scaled craft portfolio with national distribution and analogous positioning to CBA's Widmer and Redhook franchises.

4Lagunitas Brewing Company
TypeDirect peer
Description

Large craft brewer acquired by Heineken, with a flagship IPA-led portfolio and national U.S. footprint that mirrors CBA's status as a craft brand integrated into a global brewing parent.

5Dogfish Head Brewery
TypeDirect peer
Description

Independent-leaning craft brewer known for innovative and high-ABV offerings; competes with CBA in national craft distribution and in the premium/experimental craft segment.

6Deschutes Brewery
TypeDirect peer
Description

Regional craft brewer with strong West Coast distribution and taproom presence, comparable to CBA's Pacific Northwest footprint and mixed ale/lager portfolio.

7Stone Brewing
TypeDirect peer
Description

National craft brewer with an IPA-led portfolio and on-premise taproom strategy; competes head-to-head with CBA brands in the same U.S. craft segment.

8SweetWater Brewing
TypeDirect peer
Description

Mid-sized craft brewer with broad IPA and lager offerings and regional U.S. distribution; comparable scale and go-to-market to CBA's Wynwood and Appalachian Mountain acquisitions.

9Founders Brewing
TypeDirect peer
Description

Major Michigan-based craft brewer with national distribution of its All Day IPA and barrel-aged series, competing with CBA in the same premium-craft on- and off-premise channels.

10Bell's Brewery
TypeDirect peer
Description

Long-established U.S. craft brewer (Two Hearted, Oberon) with national distribution and a heritage similar to CBA's Widmer and Redhook, now also operating under a multinational parent.

Market position
Strengths4 records

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Headline, Details, Source

Weaknesses4 records

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Headline, Details, Source

Competitive moat3 records

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Type, Details

Key risks5 records

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Headline, Details, Source

Key highlights5 records

Each record includes

Headline, Details, Source

Customer concentration

Classification, Details

Ideal customer profile2 records

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Profile, Firmographic size, Sales motion, Sales cycle length, Buying structure, Purchase trigger, Buyer persona, Geography, Industry vertical, Primary use case, Description, Pain points, Evidence proof points, Target buyer

Technology focused
No
API detail
Has APIbool
No

Docs URL, Description

AI maturity
App detail

Has app

Core technology
Revenue estimate
Valuation estimate
Number of profiles
Profiles2 records

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Name, Designation, Designation category, Overview, Profile commentary, Source

No data
No data
Funding overview

Funding stage, Last funding date, Total funding USD

Funding rounds1 record

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Round, Amount USD, Date, Pre money valuation, Total investors, Investors, News

Investors1 record

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Name, Type, Date of entry, Rounds participated, Website

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M&A2 records

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Name, Acquisition type, Announced date, Completed date, Status, Website, News

Investment

Each record includes

Name, Round, Announced date, Lead investor, Website, News

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Craft Brew Alliance

Craft Beer Brewingcraftbrew.com

Craft Brew Alliance firmographics

Firmographics
Name
Craft Brew Alliance
Legal name
Anheuser-Busch Companies, LLC
Website
https://craftbrew.com
Company type
Private
Founded year
1981
Operating status
Operating
Headcount range
501–1,000 employees
Ownership category
akta.pro rank

Craft Brew Alliance industry classification

Industry
Product category
Craft Beer Brewing
NAICS
Breweries (31212)
SIC
Beverages (2080)
akta.pro primary industry
Microbreweries & Craft Breweries (THAFALAC)
akta.pro secondary industries
Beer Brewing & Brands (CRADAIAA), Beer Brewing & Craft Brewing (AFAFAAAA)

Keywords

  • Craft beer brewing
  • Beer brand portfolio
  • Craft brewery operations
  • Beer wholesale distribution
  • American craft beer brands

Where Craft Brew Alliance is headquartered

Location

Headquarters

HQ city
Portland
HQ country
United States
HQ region
North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

Craft Brew Alliance business model

Business model
GTM type
B2C
Offering type
Hardware or Manufacturing
Cost components
Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Craft Brew Alliance product offering

Product offering

Core offering

Craft Brew Alliance is a craft brewing company that brews, brands, and brings to market a portfolio of American craft beers. The company builds and manages differentiated craft beer brands, including acquired regional breweries such as Appalachian Mountain Brewery and Wynwood Brewing, and distributes them through traditional beer wholesale and retail channels. Following its 2019 acquisition by Anheuser-Busch (AB InBev), Craft Brew Alliance operates as part of the Brewers Collective within the broader AB InBev distribution ecosystem.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

  • Appalachian Mountain Brewery
  • Wynwood Brewing

Companies that use Craft Brew Alliance

Customer profile

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Craft Brew Alliance technology and API

Technology

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API
No
API docs
API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Craft Brew Alliance partnerships and signals

Strategic signal

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Craft Brew Alliance competitors and assessment

Company assessment

Direct peers

  • Boston Beer Company: Largest independent U.S. craft brewer (Samuel Adams, Twisted Tea, Truly), with a comparable multi-brand craft and adjacent-beverage portfolio targeting similar U.S. consumers and on/off-premise channels.
  • Sierra Nevada Brewing Co. Iconic independent craft brewer with national distribution; comparable to CBA's flagship legacy brands in scale, hop-forward style portfolio, and U.S. footprint.
  • New Belgium Brewing: Major U.S. craft brewer (Fat Tire, Voodoo Ranger) now owned by Lion; similarly scaled craft portfolio with national distribution and analogous positioning to CBA's Widmer and Redhook franchises.
  • Lagunitas Brewing Company: Large craft brewer acquired by Heineken, with a flagship IPA-led portfolio and national U.S. footprint that mirrors CBA's status as a craft brand integrated into a global brewing parent.
  • Dogfish Head Brewery: Independent-leaning craft brewer known for innovative and high-ABV offerings; competes with CBA in national craft distribution and in the premium/experimental craft segment.
  • Deschutes Brewery: Regional craft brewer with strong West Coast distribution and taproom presence, comparable to CBA's Pacific Northwest footprint and mixed ale/lager portfolio.
  • Stone Brewing: National craft brewer with an IPA-led portfolio and on-premise taproom strategy; competes head-to-head with CBA brands in the same U.S. craft segment.
  • SweetWater Brewing: Mid-sized craft brewer with broad IPA and lager offerings and regional U.S. distribution; comparable scale and go-to-market to CBA's Wynwood and Appalachian Mountain acquisitions.
  • Founders Brewing: Major Michigan-based craft brewer with national distribution of its All Day IPA and barrel-aged series, competing with CBA in the same premium-craft on- and off-premise channels.
  • Bell's Brewery: Long-established U.S. craft brewer (Two Hearted, Oberon) with national distribution and a heritage similar to CBA's Widmer and Redhook, now also operating under a multinational parent.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

Craft Brew Alliance financial estimates

Financial estimate

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Craft Brew Alliance leadership team

Management profile

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Craft Brew Alliance funding detail

Funding detail

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Craft Brew Alliance M&A and investment

M&A and investment

M&A2 records

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Frequently asked questions about Craft Brew Alliance

What does Craft Brew Alliance do?

Craft Brew Alliance is a craft brewing company that brews, brands, and brings to market a portfolio of American craft beers. The company builds and manages differentiated craft beer brands, including acquired regional breweries such as Appalachian Mountain Brewery and Wynwood Brewing, and distributes them through traditional beer wholesale and retail channels. Following its 2019 acquisition by Anheuser-Busch (AB InBev), Craft Brew Alliance operates as part of the Brewers Collective within the broader AB InBev distribution ecosystem.

Is Craft Brew Alliance a public or private company?

Craft Brew Alliance is a private company. It is classified as corporate owned and is currently operating.

When was Craft Brew Alliance founded?

Craft Brew Alliance was founded in 1981. It employs 501 to 1,000 people.

Where is Craft Brew Alliance based?

Craft Brew Alliance is headquartered in Portland, United States, in the North America region.

Who are Craft Brew Alliance's main competitors?

Direct peers on record are Boston Beer Company, Sierra Nevada Brewing Co., New Belgium Brewing, Lagunitas Brewing Company, Dogfish Head Brewery, Deschutes Brewery, Stone Brewing, SweetWater Brewing, Founders Brewing and Bell's Brewery.

Does Craft Brew Alliance have an API?

No public API is recorded for Craft Brew Alliance.

What industry is Craft Brew Alliance in?

Craft Brew Alliance's product category is Craft Beer Brewing. Its primary akta.pro industry code is THAFALAC, Microbreweries & Craft Breweries, with a secondary code of CRADAIAA, Beer Brewing & Brands. Its NAICS code is 31212 and its SIC code is 2080.

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PR NewswireBy the end of 2032, Craft Beer Market is Expected to Project a Global Valuation Of US$ 174.68 BnFact.MR published a market report projecting the global craft beer market to reach US$ 174.68 billion by 2032, growing at a CAGR of 6.9% from US$ 81.64 billion in 2021. The report highlights North America holding 36% market share by 2032, with Asia craft beer sales growing 37.3% in 2019. Key industry transactions include AB InBev completing its acquisition of the Craft Brew Alliance in October 2020 for $220 million, and Coca-Cola FEMSA acquiring Brazilian craft beer brand Therezopolis in August 2021.PR NewswireCraft Brew Alliance And Anheuser-Busch Finalize Expanded PartnershipCraft Brew Alliance and Anheuser-Busch completed their expanded partnership on September 30, 2020, with CBA's portfolio of craft brands joining A-B's Brewers Collective. CBA shareholders received $16.50 per share in cash and the company's common stock ceased trading on the NASDAQ Global Select Market as a result. As a condition of the deal approved by the U.S. Department of Justice, CBA was required to sell its Kona Brewing operations in Hawaii to third-party PV Brewing, with former CBA executives transitioning into leadership roles within Anheuser-Busch.ThedealAB InBev Gulps Up Craft BrewAnheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV has announced an offer to acquire the remaining 68.8% stake in Craft Brew Alliance Inc. that it does not already own, offering $16.50 per share in a deal valued at approximately $321 million. The offer represents a 125% premium over CBA's closing price of $7.33 on November 11, 2019, with the Portland, Oregon-based craft brewer known for Kona, Omission, and Red Hook brands. CBA's stock had previously collapsed after AB InBev in August chose to pay a $20 million fee rather than exercise an option to buy the remaining shares, raising investor concerns about the brewing giant's commitment to the company.Business Wire BlogCraft Brew Alliance and Anheuser-Busch Provide Update to Proposed Expanded PartnershipCraft Brew Alliance and Anheuser-Busch updated their proposed expanded partnership, agreeing to sell CBA's Kona Brewing operations in Hawaii to PV Brewing. The sale is contingent on the partnership closing, with CBA expecting completion by end of 2020 after regulatory clearance.PR NewswireLifshitz & Miller LLP Announces Investigation of Carolina Financial Corporation, Craft Brew Alliance, Inc., Foamix Pharmaceuticals Ltd., Grubhub Inc., Lipocine Inc., Pattern Energy Group, Inc., TD AmeLifshitz & Miller LLP announced investigations into eight companies, examining potential breaches of fiduciary duties in connection with proposed acquisitions as well as alleged securities laws violations. The law firm is investigating Carolina Financial Corporation's sale to United Bankshares, Craft Brew Alliance's sale to Anheuser-Busch, Foamix Pharmaceuticals' sale to Menlo Therapeutics, Pattern Energy Group's sale to Pacific US Inc., and TD Ameritrade's sale to Charles Schwab; the firm is also investigating Grubhub for declining customer orders despite major investments, Lipocine for alleged clinical trial deficiencies, and William Lyon Homes' sale to Taylor Morrison. The announcement targets investors of these companies who may wish to join potential legal actions.Business InsiderMeet Carlos Brito, the Notoriously Private CEO of AB InBevAB InBev is acquiring Craft Brew Alliance, adding Kona, Omission, Redhook, and Cisco Brewers to its portfolio. The deal is reported by the Wall Street Journal. CEO Carlos Brito is known to be extremely private.PR NewswireAnheuser-Busch Statement Regarding Commercial Partnership with Craft Brew AllianceAnheuser-Busch released a statement clarifying they will not make an offer to purchase the remaining shares of Craft Brew Alliance (CBA), despite owning a 31.3% stake in the Portland-based craft brewing collective. The statement emphasized that their existing commercial partnership, including distribution and brewing agreements, remains valuable and complements Anheuser-Busch's craft portfolio. The clarification likely responds to market speculation about potential acquisition activity, as the partnership has been long-standing and strong.PR NewswireProposed Settlement of Class Action Lawsuit: Broomfield v. Craft Brew Alliance, Inc. Announced by CPT Group, Inc.The U.S. District Court has tentatively approved a class action settlement in Broomfield v. Craft Brew Alliance, Inc., alleging the company misrepresented Kona Beer as being brewed in Hawaii when it was not. Class members who purchased Kona Beer between February 28, 2013 and June 14, 2019 may receive up to $20 with proof of purchase or $10 without, with claims due by October 7, 2019. CPT Group, Inc. is serving as the settlement administrator.GlobeNewswireNew Research Coverage Highlights STARWOOD PROPERTY TRUST, INC, Carrols Restaurant Group, Extra Space Storage, Chemed, Craft Brew Alliance, and Jernigan Capital — Consolidated Revenues, Company Growth,Fundamental Markets released new research reports on six companies, including STARWOOD PROPERTY TRUST, Carrols Restaurant Group, Extra Space Storage, Chemed, Craft Brew Alliance, and Jernigan Capital. The reports include updated financial performance, with revenue and EPS figures for each company, and earnings forecast dates.GlobeNewswireAppalachian Mountain Brewery CEO Issues ShareholderAppalachian Mountain Brewery CEO Sean Spiegelman issued a shareholder update on July 6, 2016, citing significant revenue and profitability growth. Revenue rose 88% year-over-year to $1.735 million, and net profit increased 71% to $15,207 for the quarter. The company expects growth to continue as its Craft Brew Alliance partnership expands.