“RateBeer’s community is derived of beer lovers who appreciate the service we offer,” Mr. Tucker said. Mr. Tucker first chalked it up to a misunderstanding, owing to vandalism that the site had experienced in recent days. “It wasn’t our intention to limit Dogfish Head’s ability to communicate freely with our audience.”Later, however, Mr. Tucker sent another email altering his explanation. “This market that is incredibly fun and vibrant, where we’ve seen 5,300 breweries sprout up across the country, is at some risk. Over time, because of these big breweries’ size and control of distribution, you will see choice starting to go away.

Source: New York Times June 18, 2017 22:07 UTC