"It appears Brewbound Insiders had a small case of schadenfreude in 2025 We've compiled our most read stories of the past year, and one company dominated the headlines (with not the sunniest lineup of news): Anheuser-Busch InBev (A-B). From brewery and production facility closures, to distribution deals and contracting brewing agreements, A-B sparked four of the top 10 most read stories on Brewbound.com in 2025. Other prominent themes that defined the year and the top 10 list included middle-tier consolidation and craft brewery closings."
"The 10th most read story of 2025 started a ripple effect in middle-tier moves throughout the last six months. Republic National Distributing Company (RNDC), the second-largest bev-alc distributor in the country, announced it would be shuttering its operations in California, the country's largest spirits market. The move wasn't entirely a surprise to industry members, as RNDC had lost several major suppliers in the state in the prior months, including Brown-Forman, Tito's Handmade Vodka, Gallo's High Noon and A-B's Cutwater."
Anheuser-Busch InBev accounted for four of the most-read industry stories in 2025, driven by brewery and production facility closures, shifting distribution deals, and contract brewing agreements. Republic National Distributing Company announced a planned exit from California after losing several major suppliers, including Brown-Forman, Tito's Handmade Vodka, Gallo's High Noon and A-B's Cutwater. Middle-tier consolidation and craft brewery closures emerged as recurring themes throughout the year. Sierra Nevada expanded its Pils lager beyond draft to 8.4 oz mini cans in a 22-state rollout with a national launch planned. The year saw significant redistribution of market relationships and capacity.
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