Kirin Makes Minority Equity Investment in Brooklyn Brewery

Dear Client:"Earlier today in Japan, we announced that Kirin Brewery will be making a minority equity investment in Brooklyn Brewery," Brooklyn's Robin Ottaway announced today on their blog. "This investment allows Steve, Garrett Oliver, Eric and me to achieve our #1 goal- to remain an independent owned and operated brewery (as defined by the Brewers Association)."Brooklyn, the 12th largest craft brewer in the US, sold a 24.5% stake to Japan's Kirin Holdings Co., reports the Wall Street Journal. Financial terms