Chris Thorne Leaving Beer Institute

Dear Client: BBD has intercepted a note that Beer Institute VP Communications Chris Thorne sent this morning to colleagues. He's moving on, apparently looking to open a media and issue advocacy practice in DC (which might have some beer ties). "This note is to make you aware of my decision to resign from the Beer Institute, effective Friday, May 29," he wrote. Three-year vet Chris said he was "exceptionally honored to have had the opportunity to lead the industry's public