What will happen when current brewmasters/owners pass away?

For the most part it will depend of what the family wants to do. If the children don't want to take over or can't agree on who gets what the brewery could be sold. This has happened to some of the best and historic Winery's in Ca.

 

As most of these breweries have and will operate for some time, I can only assume that there will be many people who continue to stay committed to the company's cause. Over time the true leaders will, hopefully, be recognized and given the helm to carry things on in the spirit that has carried the breweries forward; though I am sure they will add to or detract from aspects of the business as they see fit.

 

Well yea I just meant I never remember it being a standard question most interviewers ask brewers is all. I am sure many have expressed their wishes out loud in some form or place after all this time. since the 1977 or so. Frankly I just not in touch with anything unless they post it on a consumer web site like this one.

It was more of me thinking out loud and not trying to be stating a fact. Heck they all may have told someone their wishes. Still I not seen it as I everyday question, YET. I am probably wrong. LOL.

Th point being I think in the future it May be a standard question.....but who knows what each interviewer is going for. I kind of assume some brewers "may" have released a press release or two over the years?

Anchor guy (Fritz) just sort of sold his out of the blue to me, but I am sure there were signs if your knew him.....

 

At some point though money will need to change hands. I doubt that the owner will simply give away the brewery to someone within the organization (who can then sell the brewery him or herself). The larger the breweries get the more money is at stake.

 

Laura Bell is a VP at Bells. She is active in the marketing, promotion, and events side of the business.

 

The working name for this brew is "Swim with the Fishes"

 

I would prefer " 100 minute CREAMatorium ale" or whatever age he lived to be.

 

I think a more pressing question might be what will happen when all these young brewers start getting married, having kids, and needing to support their families? The margins many of them are operating on aren't nearly enough to do so. (Believe me, my wife has told me a number of times!)

 

Oh geez, now I've got one of those snot-like things in my beer because that post made me laugh so hard!

 

...considering a Surly without Todd...

*shudder*

 

I just hope they don't all sell out to larger operations when they are ready to retire

 

Ha! Not to diminish your thread, but the last thing I have time for is to worry about early death of brewers.