San Diego, CA – Craft ‘Ohana, the parent company of Maui Brewing Co. and Modern Times Beer, has unveiled new strategic partnerships designed to streamline operations and foster growth for its brands. Under this plan, Wings & Arrow, a San Diego-based beverage company, will manage the day-to-day operations of Modern Times Beer, while a group led by local entrepreneur Duncan Ward will oversee Modern Times Coffee and Hospitality.
Craft ‘Ohana’s CEO, Garrett Marrero, emphasized the importance of these partnerships in a press release, stating, “As Maui Brewing Co. continues to experience significant growth, we recognized the need for strategic partnerships to help Modern Times flourish while enabling us to focus fully on our core Maui brands.” Marrero noted that both new partners possess extensive knowledge of the Southern California market, which aligns with Craft ‘Ohana’s leadership approach that has driven success at Maui Brewing Co.
Wings & Arrow will take the reins at Modern Times Beer, allowing it to maintain its well-established lineup of craft beers. This brand house, known for its premium beverages, including Ashland Hard Seltzer, aims to guide Modern Times through an increasingly competitive craft beer landscape. Josh Landan, founder of Wings & Arrow, expressed his enthusiasm: “Modern Times is all I can hope for in a partner… I have always believed in its potential.”
In addition, Duncan Ward will lead the coffee and hospitality segment of Modern Times, which integrates its beer offerings with a coffee roastery and multiple taprooms. Ward, who has three decades of experience in beverage-focused retail, stated, “I am absolutely delighted to partner with Modern Times coffee and hospitality… We have our first new Modern Times Beer + Coffee bar planned in West Hollywood for early 2025.”
These operational changes are part of Craft ‘Ohana’s broader strategy to allow Modern Times to thrive as an independent entity. While retaining an ownership stake, Craft ‘Ohana will focus its resources on expanding Maui Brewing Co. and Maui Hard Seltzer, which have seen rapid growth. Notably, Maui Brewing Co. reported a 20 percent increase in sales volume over the past year.
This restructuring follows a recent partnership with AleSmith Brewing, established in September 2024, which relocated Modern Times beer production to AleSmith’s advanced facility. This collaboration has not only improved production efficiency but also ensured the ongoing availability of Modern Times beers in the San Diego market.
With these new partnerships, Modern Times is well-positioned for independent growth, leveraging the specialized expertise of Wings & Arrow and AleSmith. As the craft beer industry continues to evolve, such strategic collaborations are likely to play a crucial role in the success of brands like Modern Times and Maui Brewing Co.
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