HIGHWOOD, Ill. (WLS) -- A major shake-up in the beer industry is underway!
The tiny Highwood brewery Kings & Convicts Brewing Co. announced Tuesday that is has acquired legendary brand Ballast Point Brewing and several associate production facilities and brewpubs.
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"We're excited to welcome the team at Ballast Point into the Kings & Convicts family," said Brendan Watters, Kings & Convicts' chief executive officer. "As craft brewers, we have long admired the quality and spirit of the Ballast Point brand and team.
In 2017, Kings & Convicts opened a small brewery and taproom in Highwood. It will make 660 barrels of beer this year.
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Ballast Point, which is one of the nation's most recognizable brands, will produce about 200,000 barrels of beer this year.
The price point for the deal hasn't been made public.