Lonestar brewery on fire

Gambrinus is based in San Antonio. Founded by it's CEO, legendary Texas businessman Carlos Alvarez, first-generation Mexican American who built his business in San Antonio and for who UTSA is renaming their business school after his $20,000,000 donation.

Alvarez acquired the Spoetzl Brewery in Shiner in 1989. At that time the historic Texas brewery had been in decline for several years and faced serious financial difficulties. Having seen Austin’s developing consumer support for Shiner and recognizing the brewery’s heritage, which dates back to 1909, he was convinced of the brand’s potential. After investing in the brewery’s facilities and in selling and marketing efforts behind its beers, today Shiner is a leading independent craft brewery in the U.S. with Shiner Bock as its flagship brand.

https://www.utsa.edu/today/2021/03/story/alvarezes-back-business-college.html

Read up on Gambrinus. It's not some big evil corporation. Not only is it local, it's invested in huge improvements to the Spoetzl Brewery and the local community alike. It brought Shiner Bock to prominence.

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