Sazerac Buys Oregon Craft Brewery to Expand National Spirits Production

Sazerac Bought One of Oregon’s Oldest Craft Breweries. Now the Beer Is Going Away

The spirits giant said it acquired Full Sail Brewing with its growing network in mind.

Sazerac buys Oregon craft brewery to expand national spirits production

The BuzzBallz owner acquired Full Sail Brewing, continuing its recent acquisition binge that led to new brands and manufacturing capacity.

Full Sail Brewing to end production of brands, closes brewpub

After nearly 40 years, Full Sail's run as an Oregon craft brewery has ended, its new owner confirmed.

The Rise & Fall Of Full Sail Brewing

Explore Full Sail Brewing’s Oregon craft beer legacy, its sudden Hood River brewpub closure and the reported end of Full Sail and Session beers.

Full Sail Brewing Hood River Sold to Sazerac

Sazerac has acquired Hood River's Full Sail Brewing; the brewpub closed and staff were laid off, according to reports.

Full Sail sold to industry giant; employees receive little warning — Columbia Community Connection News Mid-Columbia Region

By Tom PetersonThe Dalles, Ore., Nov. 3, 2026 — Full Sail Brewing, one of Oregon's pioneering craft breweries and a fixture in Hood River for nearly 40 years, has been sold to Sazerac, a global alcoholic beverage industry that reportedly has $6 billion in sales annually. The sale comes one day after Full Sail abruptly closed its Hood River pub and restaurant at 506 Columbia St. Pub employees were informed Monday, Nov. 2, that the operation was …