Brewery Owners

FORST BRAUEREI

FORST BEER

What does FORST BRAUEREI Own? Forst Brauerei was founded in Foresta, Italy in 1857 by Johann Wallnöfer and Franz Tappeiner. The two men were from Austria, and signified their connection to the country with the German spelling of “Brewery” in the company’s name. In 1863, the company was taken over by Josef Fuchs, whose descendants …

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FOUR DAUGHTERS VINEYARD AND WINERY

What does FOUR DAUGHTERS VINEYARD AND WINERY Own? Four Daughters Vineyard and Winery was founded in 2010 in Spring Valley, Minnesota by Gary and Vicky Vogt. The company was named after their four daughters. In 2012, they began adding cider to their portfolio under the name Loon Juice. LOON JUICE CIDER

FREE STATE OF BAVARIA

What does FREE STATE OF BAVARIA Own? The Free State of Bavaria is a sub-national region in Germany known for its brewing tradition. In 1803, as part of a wave of secularization in German society, it took over the brewery at Weihenstephan. As a result, the Weihenstephaner brewery is now state owned. WEIHENSTEPHANER BEER HOFBRAUHAUS …

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FRONTERA 900

What does FRONTERA 900 Own? Frontera 900 is the parent company of Chicago Restaurant Leña Brava and beer brand Cruz Blanca. The group was originally founded in 2013 by chef Rick Bayless and Manny Valdes, before Bayless left the company. CRUZ BLANCA BREWING (Outside of Texas)

FX MATT BREWING COMPANY

What does FX MATT BREWING COMPANY Own? FX Matt Brewing was founded in 1888 by Francis Xavier Matt in Utica, New York, originally as the West End Brewing Company. It became famous for its flagship beer, Utica Club, shortly after prohibition, and then later with Saranac Ale. In 2010 it purchased Flying Bison Brewery in …

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GALLO

What does GALLO Own? Gallo was founded in 1933 in Modesto, California, originally as E & J Gallo Winery, by Ernest and Julio Gallo. It is the largest wine producer in the world, and has in recent years expanded into other spirits. In 2024, they made a “strategic investment” in Montucky Cold Snacks, their first …

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GELOSO BEVERAGE GROUP LLC

What does GELOSO BEVERAGE GROUP LLC Own? Geloso Beverage Group began as a winemaker in 1957, founded by Vincenzo Geloso. In 2002, they incorporated in the United States and began making flavored malt beverages. CLUBTAILS JOHNY BOOTLEGGER BUZZ HARD ICED TEA PEPITO SANGRIA MAD BEAN

GEORGETOWN BREWING CO

GEORGETOWN BREWING

What does GEORGETOWN BREWING CO Own? Georgetown Brewing Company was created in the year 2002 in Seattle, Washington by Manny Chao and Roger Bialous. In 2014, the company purchased Timber City Ginger Beer. GEORGETOWN BREWING TIMBER CITY GINGER BEER

GOOD PEOPLE BREWING COMPANY

What does GOOD PEOPLE BREWING COMPANY Own? Good People Brewing was founded in 2008 in Birmingham, Alabama. The brand was established by Michael Sellers and Jason Malone. In 2017, they purchased nearby Avondale Brewing. GOOD PEOPLE BREWING AVONDALE BREWING

GRAY DUCK SPIRITS

What does GRAY DUCK SPIRITS Own? Grey Duck Spirits was founded in 2018 by Jerry Schulz, Mark Cotter and Jamie Quesnel, and Chad Greenway, the former captain of the Minnesota Vikings. In 2023, they expanded into beer with the creation of Grey Duck Brewing and their innaugural release, Duck Duck Beer. GRAY DUCK BREWING