Great Divide Brewing is closing its Denver taprooms in June following the sale of its distribution business to Wilding Brands. Founder Brian Dunn expressed mixed feelings about selling after 31 years, but recognized it as the right decision for him and his family. The brewery plans to continue its operations in locations outside Denver and will launch a new retail location within the city later this year. Dunn emphasized the importance of adapting in the evolving craft beer industry and remaining involved with the brand through future licensing agreements.
"It feels odd to be selling Great Divide after 31 years, but I know it's the right thing to do for me and my family," he said.
"While we'll be raising one last pint at our Ballpark and Brighton Boulevard taprooms at the end of June, this isn't goodbye — it's just the beginning."
"The sale allowed Dunn to wind down his craft beer career, while staying involved with the brand's long-term licensing agreements for its locations beyond Denver proper," he told Brewbound.
"Those additional retail locations have been really helpful as Great Divide adapted in a changing craft industry," Dunn said last month.
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