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Beverage companies are hard hit by aNational aluminum can be a shortageAnd it's not the only reason why the beer beer scene can soon be affected by popular brand shortages. In a shot for assigned beer enthusiasts,Shelton Brothers, a company considered one of America's most influential beer importers, announced this week that it will close at all times.

The importer of the 24-year-old European beer is "forced in liquidation" in the middle of insurmountable debt, according toGood beer huntingAnd will probably have all his assets seized by Berkshire Bank. The co-founder Dan Shelton was quoted as indicated: "Basically, they have rights on all the latest paper clip that belong to Shelton Brothers." (In touch:9 restaurant chains that have closed hundreds of locations this summer.)

The company based at Massachusetts, founded by Shelton and its two brothers in 1996, imported from more than 150 beers of the world's best breweries. Its portfolio includes distinguished Belgian beer brands, such as Cantillon, Senne, Dr. Fonteinn and Ghost, more than hundreds of other names of good reputation around the world. The company was also a distribution partner of American breweries, Cidelleries and Meaderies, including an anchorage brewing company, Jolly pumpkin artisans and saint somewhere.

These are devastating news for American craft drinkers, who rely on Shelton Brothers to present them to some of the best Beers Europe have to offer - as well as South America, Asia, Australia and New Zealand to a lesser extent. The authority of society on the beer stage was undeniable. Its annual event known as the "Festival" has been systematically assisted by some of the biggest breweries and beer connoisseurs in the world.

"If Shelton imports your brewery, there is a seal of approval perceived"The artisanal beer expert will be Cleveland to crushRochester Democratic and Chronic. "You can almost universally guarantee that the beer is world class if it is in Shelton's wallet."

The company has already abandoned 25 staff members with a view to preparing the seizure of its assets, which includes its stock of beer and wine. It is currently difficult to know if another company will take over from importing hundreds of brands into Shelton's portfolio. Although co-founders noted, they would like to have a say in the subject, their ability to influence the bank's decision-making process is unknown.

"We are trying to get them to sell it to people who will treat it well, buy assets - beer we have in the warehouse - and continue the business," said Dan SheltonGood beer hunting.

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