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Two of the largest Central Massachusetts craft breweries have been acquired this year. In January, FinestKind Brewing in New Hampshire acquired Central Massachusetts’ oldest craft brewery and fourth largest overall, Wachusett Brewing in Westminster. Then, Worcester staple Wormtown Brewery, the third largest Central Mass. brewery, was acquired by Jack’s Abby Brewing of Framingham, in a sale announced on Friday. Rising costs, competition, and shifting consumer preferences are putting pressures on craft breweries, which tend to be small businesses and operated by local ownership teams.

Do you expect more consolidation in the craft beer industry?
Yes, eventually all Central Mass. craft breweries will be owned by a handful of companies. (47%, 66 VOTES)
Yes, but only a couple more closures and acquisitions will occur. (39%, 55 VOTES)
No, even as older breweries close or are sold, new ones will be established. (13%, 19 VOTES)
No, the Wormtown sale will be the last consolidation, at least for a long time. (1%, 1 VOTES)
Poll Description

Two of the largest Central Massachusetts craft breweries have been acquired this year. In January, FinestKind Brewing in New Hampshire acquired Central Massachusetts’ oldest craft brewery and fourth largest overall, Wachusett Brewing in Westminster. Then, Worcester staple Wormtown Brewery, the third largest Central Mass. brewery, was acquired by Jack’s Abby Brewing of Framingham, in a sale announced on Friday. Rising costs, competition, and shifting consumer preferences are putting pressures on craft breweries, which tend to be small businesses and operated by local ownership teams.

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