Brewing firms Craft Brew Alliance (CBA) and Wynwood Brewing have entered into a strategic partnership to meet demand for craft beer across Florida, US.

The alliance will allow Wynwood Brewing have access to CBA’s production facilities and regional sales and marketing infrastructure.

Under the terms of the partnership agreement, CBA will purchase a minority 24.5% stake in Wynwood Brewing, allowing the latter to expand its local production brewery and tap room.

"We’re looking forward to helping the great team at Wynwood bring more of their special brand to more beer lovers throughout Florida."

Founded by Luis Brignoni and his father Luis Brignoni Sr, Wynwood Brewing has doubled its production every year since 2013, during which time it has launched its first beers.

CBA chief executive officer Andy Thomas said: “We’ve been vocal about finding the right strategic partners in the right geographies to expand CBA’s distinctive portfolio that combines fast-growing national brands like Kona Brewing Co with strong regional craft breweries.

“With Wynwood, we’re able to round out our portfolio of exceptional craft brands in the east, which includes our partners Appalachian Mountain Brewery in North Carolina and Nantucket Island-based Cisco Brewers in New England.

"We’re looking forward to helping the great team at Wynwood bring more of their special brand, steeped in Puerto Rican culture and a love of great beer, to more beer lovers throughout Florida.”

With a 15-barrel brew house and tap room, Wynwood Brewing includes brands such as La Rubia Blonde Ale, Wynwood IPA, Magic City Pale Ale, and Pops Porter.

The firms have previously released a collaboration beer called Portland Cuddle.

Collaboration with Wynwood Brewing Company follows CBA’s partnership with Appalachian Mountain Brewery (AMB) in 2014 and an alliance with Cisco Brewers in 2015.

AMB partnership enabled CBA to invest in canning line at its Portsmouth brewery, which led to AMB’s growth from 1,000 barrels to more than 6,000 barrels in two years.

Alliance with Cisco Brewers allowed the Nantucket Island brewery to expand its production in CBA’s Portsmouth brewery and increase volume across Massachusetts.

Image: Wynwood Brewing founders Luis Brignoni and his father Luis Brignoni Sr. Photo: courtesy of Business Wire/Wynwood Brewing.