Chicago Brewery Kings & Convicts Buys Beer Behemoth Ballast Point | Eater Chicago

"I learned that Ballast Point Brewing Co. was bought this month from Constellation Brands by suburban Highwood brewer Kings & Convicts; the deal includes Ballast Point’s Fulton Market brewpub, four California locations, and a tasting room. Kings & Convicts representatives said they hope to quell devotees’ fears by keeping all current employees, that there are no plans to change operations at Ballast Point and Fulton Market, that they will continue producing Ballast Point beer, and that they plan to optimize the brand and build upon the homebrew roots that made Ballast an iconic craft pioneer." - Naomi Waxman