Scout Taking Over Classic’s Bev Alc Biz in Los Angeles

Dear Client: Scout Distribution is on the move this month. The craft beverage wholesaler -- which announced last week that it will team up with massive Pacific Northwest wholesaler, Columbia Distributing, to hit Idaho in a joint venture – has followed that up with another big announcement this week: a deal to take over Classic Beverage’s bev alc portfolio in Los Angeles. The deal, which was first reported by Brewbound, and includes big craft brands like Gambrinus, Rogue, Boulevard, Ninkasi,