{"id":42518,"date":"2025-03-10T11:35:23","date_gmt":"2025-03-10T15:35:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thebeertimes.com\/mahou-san-miguel-acquires-100-of-founders-brewing\/"},"modified":"2025-03-10T12:27:54","modified_gmt":"2025-03-10T16:27:54","slug":"mahou-san-miguel-acquires-100-of-founders-brewing","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thebeertimes.com\/en\/mahou-san-miguel-acquires-100-of-founders-brewing\/","title":{"rendered":"Mahou San Miguel Acquires 100% of Founders Brewing"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"thebe-2673393888\" class=\"thebe-antes-del-contenido-3 thebe-entity-placement\">\n            <div \n                class=\"elfsight-widget-popup elfsight-widget\" \n                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inline-block;\" \/><\/a><\/div><p>Mahou San Miguel, the leading brewery in Spain, has announced today the acquisition of 100% of Founders Brewing, one of the most prestigious craft breweries in the United States, based in Grand Rapids, Michigan.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_42496\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-42496\" style=\"width: 600px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-42496 size-full\" title=\"Founders Brewing Co\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thebeertimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Founders-Brewing-Co.jpg\" alt=\"Founders Brewing Co\" width=\"600\" height=\"315\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thebeertimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Founders-Brewing-Co.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.thebeertimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Founders-Brewing-Co-300x158.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thebeertimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Founders-Brewing-Co-114x60.jpg 114w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-42496\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Founders Brewing Co.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>This strategic move strengthens Mahou San Miguel&#8217;s position in the U.S. market and marks a milestone in its international expansion.<\/p>\n<h2>Details of the Operation<\/h2>\n<p>Mahou San Miguel has completed the acquisition of Founders Brewing, solidifying a relationship that began in 2014 with a minority stake and has grown stronger over the years.<\/p>\n<p>Founders Brewing is renowned for its wide range of high-quality craft beers, including iconic brands such as All Day IPA and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thebeertimes.com\/es\/founders-kbs-notas-de-cata\/\">Kentucky Breakfast Stout (KBS)<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>The United States, a key market for Mahou San Miguel, continues to show significant growth in demand for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thebeertimes.com\/es\/la-cerveza-artesanal-venezolana-avanza-hacia-una-nueva-cultura-de-consumo\/\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"363\">craft beers<\/a>, making this acquisition a fundamental strategic step.<\/p>\n<h2>Impact and Strategy<\/h2>\n<p>The acquisition of Founders Brewing aligns with Mahou San Miguel&#8217;s strategy to expand its global presence and diversify its product portfolio.<\/p><div id=\"thebe-3233507309\" class=\"thebe-libros-amazon thebe-entity-placement\" style=\"margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;text-align: center;\"><div style=\"background-color: #ffffff; border: 1px solid #ccc; border-radius: 12px; padding: 16px; max-width: 320px; margin: 20px auto; text-align: center; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3LddZmQ\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-43340 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thebeertimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Catar-cerveza-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"Gu\u00eda Pr\u00e1ctica Catar Cerveza Amazon\" width=\"200\" height=\"199\" 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en Amazon<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>Both companies will collaborate on the development of new beers and formats, combining their expertise and knowledge to drive innovation in the sector.<\/p>\n<p>Additionally, Mahou San Miguel&#8217;s distribution network in the United States and internationally will facilitate the arrival of Founders Brewing beers to new markets, expanding their global reach.<\/p>\n<h2>About Mahou San Miguel<\/h2>\n<p>Mahou San Miguel, a 100% Spanish family-owned company, is the leader in the Spanish beer sector with a production share of over 34%.<\/p>\n<p>With eight beer production centers in Spain, two in the United States, and one in India, as well as three natural springs with bottling plants, Mahou San Miguel is present in more than 70 countries, solidifying its position as one of Spain&#8217;s most international brands.<\/p>\n<h2>About Founders Brewing<\/h2>\n<p>Founders Brewing Co., founded in 1997 in Grand Rapids, Michigan, is recognized for its commitment to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thebeertimes.com\/es\/dia-de-la-cerveza-innovaciones-para-la-reduccion-de-la-huella-hidrica-en-la-produccion\/\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"362\">quality, innovation, and the production of bold and complex beers<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>With iconic brands such as All Day IPA and Kentucky Breakfast Stout (KBS), Founders Brewing has won numerous <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thebeertimes.com\/es\/en\/are-beer-competitions-a-true-contribution-to-the-industry\/\">awards and recognitions<\/a>, establishing itself as one of the most respected craft breweries in the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thebeertimes.com\/es\/en\/the-steel-and-aluminum-tariffs-that-could-crush-many-u-s-breweries\/\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"364\">United States<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2>We Recommend<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thebeertimes.com\/es\/en\/cerveza-indio-tasting-notes-and-recommended-pairings\/\">Indio Beer: Tasting Notes and Recommended Pairings<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a 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