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Wachusett Brewing, the oldest craft brewery in Central Massachusetts, was purchased in January by the ownership behind Smuttynose Brewing in New Hampshire. This parent company, FinestKind Brewing, took over Smuttynose after a bank auction in 2018 and has since gone on a bit of an acquisition spree, buying Brooklyn-based craft brewery Five Boroughs Brewing in November. This ownership model, where one company owns multiple brands, is unusual in the regional craft beer sector, with most breweries running as owner-operator businesses.

Do you prefer to buy beer from craft breweries with local ownership?
No, the quality of the beer is the most important thing. (6%, 12 VOTES)
No, I have no idea who owns my favorite craft brewery. (1%, 2 VOTES)
Yes, I like to support local businesses. (34%, 64 VOTES)
Yes, local ownership is part of the craft beer culture. (40%, 76 VOTES)
I enjoy beer, but I generally don't drink craft beer. (10%, 18 VOTES)
I don't drink beer. (9%, 17 VOTES)
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Wachusett Brewing, the oldest craft brewery in Central Massachusetts, was purchased in January by the ownership behind Smuttynose Brewing in New Hampshire. This parent company, FinestKind Brewing, took over Smuttynose after a bank auction in 2018 and has since gone on a bit of an acquisition spree, buying Brooklyn-based craft brewery Five Boroughs Brewing in November. This ownership model, where one company owns multiple brands, is unusual in the regional craft beer sector, with most breweries running as owner-operator businesses.

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