The company that runs the popular beer-rating app Untappd announced that it has acquired parts of BeerAdvocate, including its long-running website.
The announcement came today via a news release and a statement from Next Glass, the company that developed Untappd.
“Communities like BeerAdvocate and Untappd are important pillars of the brewing industry and deserve good stewardship,” says Trace Smith, president of Next Glass, in the release. “We've demonstrated an appreciation for the integrity of these platforms and the importance of the vision of founders. We've worked hand-in-hand with Untappd Founder Greg Avola over the last five years to improve the Untappd user experience, and we'll do the same with BeerAdvocate to ensure the brand remains true to its long-held central tenet—respect beer.”