Food & Beverage · Buy-side
Buy a microbrewery / craft brewery in Canada.
Sell or acquire a microbrewery or craft brewery.
SDE multiple range
2.5–4×
EBITDA multiple range
5–9×
Typical close timeline
9–15 months
What you're buying
What makes a microbrewery / craft brewery valuable.
These are the value drivers SAZ verifies in diligence and protects through deal structure.
Manufacturing licence
Brewing capacity
Distribution
Brand
Tap room
Due diligence focus
What to investigate carefully.
Specific to craft breweries. SAZ runs full DD; these are the make-or-break areas.
Provincial brewing licence
LCBO/AGLC contracts
Equipment
Competition
Who else buys craft breweries.
Understanding the buyer pool helps you price competitively and structure your offer.
Large craft brewers
PE-backed brewing platforms
Big beer (Molson, Sleeman)
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