Lagunitas Takes Minority Stake in Short’s Brewing

Dear Client:The rumors were true. Short's Brewing Company is linking up with Lagunitas Brewing Company.Lagunitas has taken a 19.99% stake in Short's, allowing the 52,000-ish barrel Michigan brewer to "successfully navigate the ever-evolving craft market while maintaining its creatively fearless identity," according to a release.The equity stake will be managed by Lagunitas U.S. Holdings, aka LUSH, which is the same company that manages the stakes in Texas' Independence Brewing and Santa Rosa's Moonlight Brewing Co. Short's is easily the biggest