What does WEST COAST VENTURES & RESOURCES Own? West Coast Ventures & Resources was founded in Newport Beach, California in 2010 by Randy Teffeteller. In 2019, the company began investing in hospitality with the strategic partnership of the now defunct Taps Brewery, through a subsidiary called Tableside Partners. That group is now known as Global …
What does WESTBOUND & DOWN BREWING Own? Westbound & Down Brewery was founded in Idaho Springs, Colorado in 2015 by Geoff McFarlane, Dan Brown and Jed MacArthur. The trio quickly met brewer Jake Gardner, who was previously the Head Brewer at Hogshead Brewery, to be brought on as brewmaster. They established a taproom in the …
What does WESTERN SPIRITS Own? Western Spirits is a liquor company founded in 2009 in Bowling Green, Kentucky. The company has focused on their liquor brands, including their Bird Dog Whiskey, but in 2021 they entered into the malt beverage category with Ten Ball cocktails. TEN BALL COCKTAILS
What does WESTON BREWING CO Own? Weston Brewery was founded in Weston, Missouri in 2005 by Michael Coakley and Corey Weinfurt, though two previous breweries using the Weston Brewery name had also previously occupied the area. Since then, they have expanded to include several restaurants, hotels, and two other beverage brands. KANSAS CITY CRAFT BREWERS …
What does WILDING BRANDS Own? Wilding Brands was founded in 2023 by Eric Foster and Phil Kao, who had started Stem Ciders a decade earlier in Lafayette, Colorado. In 2022, they purchased the Howdy Beer brand from Post Brewing Company and merged both brands under the Wilding Brands parent company, as well as their portfolio …
What does WISCONSIN BREWING CO Own? Wisconsin Brewing Company was founded in 2011 in Verona, Wisconsin by brothers Carl and Mark Nolen and Brewmaster Kirby Nelson. In 2019, the company purchased Lake Louie Brewing Company based in nearby Arena, Wisconsin. The company began a $6 million expansion in 2022, which led them to bringing on …
What does WISEACRE BREWING COMPANY Own? Wiseacre is a craft brewery based in Memphis, Tennessee. It was founded in 2013 by brothers Kellan and Davin Bartosch and Davin’s wife, Stephanie. The team came together to create unique and innovative beer offerings that reflect their love for the craft and the city they call home. In …
What does WPM CAPITAL PARTNERS Own? WPM Capital Partners was created in 2017 in Houston, Texas by William McLucas. The firm purchased Buffalo Bayou Brewery in 2022, which was failing to pay its debts. McLucas took over as CEO of the brewery. BUFFALO BAYOU BREWING
What does X GROUP RESTAURANTS Own? X Group Restaurants was founded in Tacoma, Washington in 2005 by John Xitco and Jeff Paradise. In 2011, the group purchsed E9 Brewing. E9 BREWING
What does XUL BREWING COMPANY Own? Xul Beer was founded in Knoxville, Tennessee in 2020 by Brad West, Bentley Blackshear, and Tara Thacker. In 2025, the company purchased Southern Grist Brewing in nearby Nashville. SOUTHERN GRIST BREWING XUL BREWING
