“Two Nashville originals. One exciting new chapter.”
Nashville’s craft beer scene is getting a meaningful shake-up—in the best possible way. Jackalope Brewing Company has officially acquired Black Abbey Brewing Company, bringing together two respected local breweries with deep ties to the city and its beer-loving community.
Founded just a few years apart, both breweries have built loyal followings by focusing on quality, creativity, and community-first values. The acquisition signals not a departure from what fans love, but an investment in growing it thoughtfully.
“Jackalope Brewing Company has officially acquired Black Abbey Brewing Company, bringing together longtime friends, shared values, and a deep love for our city’s craft beer community. Black Abbey’s beloved beers stay the same, now with more reach, resources, and room to grow.
“Here’s to thoughtful expansion, stronger community, and even better beer ahead.
“Two breweries. Shared roots. One future.”
What This Means for Nashville Beer Fans
For regulars who have Black Abbey favorites in their fridge (looking at you, The Rose and Potus 44 fans), the big headline is reassuring: the beers aren’t going anywhere. Instead, the partnership is designed to expand distribution, strengthen operations, and help both brands thrive in an increasingly competitive craft market.
In practical terms, that likely means:
- Wider availability of Black Abbey beers
- Increased production support
- Shared operational resources
- Continued focus on Nashville’s local beer culture
Black Abbey also chimed in, sharing the following:
“Over the past few days, we’ve heard from many of you—supportive messages, thoughtful questions, and understandable concerns. We want to speak directly and transparently about this moment.
“Brewing is not an easy business. For independent beer companies across the country, the last few years have been especially challenging. Rising costs, changing consumer habits, and tightening margins have forced even well-loved brands to make difficult decisions simply to survive.
“The partnership with Jackalope Brewing Company gives Black Abbey Brewing Company something invaluable in today’s environment: stability and a real path forward. This transaction ensures the Black Abbey brand doesn’t just exist in memory—but continues to brew, to serve, and to grow into its next chapter.
“We also want to address a question we’ve received from many of you: the tap room remains open during this transition. As Black Abbey winds down operations, the tap room will continue to operate and welcome guests until that process is complete, offering continuity and a familiar gathering place while the next chapter is thoughtfully put into place.
“We also recognize that acquisitions come with hard realities. Not every role carries over in a transaction like this, and we know that impacts real people—not just balance sheets. We are actively working to help affected team members find opportunities, including conversations and interviews currently underway. While we can’t share specifics, we want our community to know this effort is real and ongoing.
“Looking ahead, Black Abbey will have a meaningful presence within the Jackalope tap room, including dedicated draft lines, merchandise, and ongoing visibility that keeps the brand in front of both longtime supporters and new fans.
“This partnership strengthens Jackalope as well, making the combined company more resilient in a difficult industry. That resilience is what gives both brands the chance to survive—and ultimately thrive—rather than quietly disappear, as so many breweries have in recent years.
“We are deeply grateful to our community for caring enough to ask hard questions, and for supporting independent beer when it needs it most. Black Abbey’s story continues, and we’re committed to honoring what came before while building something sustainable for what comes next.”
A Strategic—but Personal—Move
Unlike some brewery acquisitions that feel purely corporate, this one carries a distinctly local flavor. The announcement emphasizes longtime friendship and aligned values between the teams, suggesting the move is as much about stewardship as it is about scale.
For Nashville—where the craft scene has matured rapidly over the past decade—the partnership reflects a broader trend: smart consolidation that aims to preserve identity while building sustainability.
The Bigger Picture
Craft breweries nationwide continue to navigate rising costs, distribution challenges, and a crowded marketplace. Strategic partnerships like this can provide the infrastructure smaller breweries need to keep beloved brands alive and growing.
If executed well, Nashville drinkers may simply notice their favorite beers showing up in more places—while the spirit behind them stays intact.
One thing’s clear: this isn’t about replacing what works. It’s about giving it more room to run.