The Block Club Chicago Podcast

Chicago Is Hemorrhaging Breweries. Is There A Way To Stop It?

Episode Summary

Two popular Chicago craft brewers are merging to form a new company, their owners announced Tuesday. Half Acre Beer Co. in Bowmanville and Maplewood Brewery & Distillery in Logan Square are combining to form a “unified beverage company” that will keep their respective brands active amid turbulent economic times for local craft breweries.

Episode Notes

Two popular Chicago craft brewers are merging to form a new company, their owners announced Tuesday. 

Half Acre Beer Co. in Bowmanville and Maplewood Brewery & Distillery in Logan Square are combining to form a “unified beverage company” that will keep their respective brands active amid turbulent economic times for local craft breweries.

Host - Jon Hansen

Guest - Shamus Toomey

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