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Michigan brewery faces boycotts after racial discrimination settlement

Karel Vega Dec 9, 2019
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Popular beers from around Michigan available on tap at Henry’s Place in Okemos, Michigan. One brewery you won't find here? Founders. Karel Vega

Michigan brewery faces boycotts after racial discrimination settlement

Karel Vega Dec 9, 2019
Popular beers from around Michigan available on tap at Henry’s Place in Okemos, Michigan. One brewery you won't find here? Founders. Karel Vega
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One of Michigan’s biggest breweries, Founders Brewing Co., recently settled a racial discrimination lawsuit with a former employee. But a leaked deposition from the case prompted some bars and stores across the region to halt their orders of its beers. Some that still sell Founders products have noticed a drop off in sales. Can the brewery repair its reputation with some bars and beer drinkers around Michigan?

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