NAB Close to Closing on IBU?

Dear Client:That's right, it's a veritable alphabet soup. North American Brewers could be days away from closing the deal to purchase either a stake or all of IBU (Pyramid and Magic Hat), say sources. Of course, the deal isn't closed until the check clears the bank, as you know. But we hear the i's are being dotted and the t's are being crossed this week in Rochester. Both sides remain mum. The deal would add about 350k barrels to NAB's