Anderson Valley Brewing Company Listed for Sale at $7.9 Million

Anderson Valley Brewing Company Listed for Sale at $7.9 Million

The Anderson Valley Brewing Company is listed for sale.

Anderson Valley Brewing Company Listed for Sale at $7.9 Million

Anderson Valley Brewing Company, one of California’s iconic craft breweries, is officially on the market with an asking price of $7.9 million. The Boonville-based brewery, which has been producing beer since 1987, was listed for sale on BizQuest by Mainsheet Capital, the investment firm that acquired the business in 2019.

The sale includes Anderson Valley’s real estate, brewing equipment, and inventory. Spanning 29 acres in Mendocino County, the property is home to the world’s first 100% solar-powered brewery, thanks to its 126 kWh solar array. Anderson Valley boasts a gross annual revenue of $4.2 million, though cash flow and profitability details remain undisclosed.

This potential sale marks another chapter in Anderson Valley’s storied history. Founded by David Norfleet and Kim and Ken Allen nearly 40 years ago, the brewery was sold to Trey White and two partners in 2010, and then to Kevin McGee of Mainsheet Capital in 2019. McGee, a former attorney for Jackson Family Wines and founder of Healdsburg Brewing Company, had ambitious plans for Anderson Valley but now seeks to exit the industry, citing “owner retirement” as the reason for the sale.

Anderson Valley’s journey under McGee included a significant legal battle with the Reyes Beverage Group, the sixth-largest privately held company in the U.S. After McGee attempted to switch distributors in 2020, Reyes demanded millions in compensation for the “fair market value” of the distribution rights. When McGee refused, Reyes filed a lawsuit. In a key ruling earlier this year, the court sided with Anderson Valley, dismissing Reyes’ claims as unreasonable.

Despite this legal victory, McGee has chosen to step away from the craft brewing business. With a strong brand, solar-powered facility, and over three decades of brewing heritage, Anderson Valley could be an enticing opportunity for potential buyers.

More Information on Anderson Valley Brewing

The following comes via Untappd. Anderson Valley Brewing is a regional brewery out of Boonville, California. They have 92 unique beers and over 1.3 million ratings, with a global average rating of 3.66 (as of 9.13.24). Their Untappd description reads: “Founded in 1987, Anderson Valley Brewing Company brews hand-crafted, authentic beers with balance, complexity, and an unwavering commitment to sustainably producing world-class beer at its 30 acre Beer Park in Boonville, CA. As the World’s First Solar Powered Brewery, AVBC leads the craft beer industry as pioneers in responsible brewing and innovators in environmental sustainability practices. Anderson Valley Brewing Company beer is available in 40 states and at its taproom in Boonville, California. Learn more at AVBC.com. 

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