Independent brewers optimistic as Asahi drops $16 billion on Carlton Draught owner Hospitality Matthew Elmas 22 July 2019 Japanese-owned brewery giant Asahi has agreed to purchase Carlton & United Breweries for $16 billion — in a deal that will see 40% of the market shift.
‘Bigger than Hendricks’: Four Pillars Gin has grand plans after selling 50% to drinks giant Lion Mergers and Acquisitions Matthew Elmas 22 March 2019 Four Pillars Gin has sold half its business to multi-national drinks giant Lion as craft-brew consolidation spills over to spirits.
