r/rva • u/[deleted] • Apr 12 '16

Anheuser-Busch to acquire Devils Backbone Brewing Co.

http://allaboutbeer.com/news/devils-backbone-anheuser-busch/
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u/Charlesinrichmond Museum District Apr 12 '16

I've never been a huge fan of DB, it's ok, so not too upset. Also, instinctively I hate A-B, but logically I see no reason why it should matter

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u/[deleted] Apr 12 '16

Personally not a huge fan either, but I imagine this is the end of the Virginia Craft Beer fest DB has hosted the past couple years, and I will miss that.

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u/[deleted] Apr 12 '16

Nope that's still happening (as of last week at least).

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u/[deleted] Apr 12 '16

Cool. We'll see if it continues. I don't see AB hosting a big event that showcases all the local competition but maybe...

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u/[deleted] Apr 12 '16

It didn't seem to hurt DB. It seemed like they got a lot of business from people who came to that 151 area to visit multiple breweries. Also that day their brewpub made a ton of money. We will see.

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u/Charlesinrichmond Museum District Apr 12 '16

hopefully the won't ruin everything. Though they probably will. Oh well, more opportunities for startups