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Here is a place for news and information about Cooperatives (Co-ops), Democratic Workplaces, Collectives, Communes, Intentional Communities, Eco-Vilages, etc. This community is the continuation/alternative to r/cooperatives on Reddit.
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There is some good precedent for this including Harpoon Brewery
https://www.craftbeer.com/craft-beer-muses/independent-craft-breweries-employee-ownership
Also Left Hand and New Belgium amoung a few others:
Better to support them than Inbev or Sapporo
Slick. I'd love to get a few bottles of the new stuff once it comes off the line.
I love this. I think someone in SF was interested in buying it and was finding other investors to join him. But I think letting the workers own it would be the best outcome.
There are several interested parties that have reached out to Saporro (current owner).
source: I live in the area and follow local news.
Super exciting for the workers and the brewery! I was really sad when I heard that they would be closing their doors after so long...really happy about these turn of events!