New Holland Brewing and Pabst Brewing will enter into a long-term partnership that will focus on US-wide distribution and sales of New Holland’s full portfolio of craft beer.

The agreement will become effective from the first quarter of next year.

New Holland Brewing Company founder and president Brett VanderKamp said: "This partnership allows us to distribute our beer brands to more consumers throughout the country by leveraging PBC’s robust sales and distribution platform."

"We are excited to be joining forces with Pabst as we combine the strengths of two great American companies."

When the partnership is completely implemented, PBC’s sales force will sell all of New Holland’s beers to wholesalers nationwide, as part of PBC’s portfolio.

Entering its 20th year, New Holland will remain independent and will continue to manage all other business functions for its beers, including production, marketing, and finance.

All beers will continue to be brewed in Holland, Michigan, while New Holland’s spirits, restaurant and retail operations will continue to operate as they presently are.

VanderKamp added: “We are excited to be joining forces with Pabst as we combine the strengths of two great American companies.

“Pabst’s management of our wholesale network will help us accelerate growth and drive success at the shelf.”

This partnership will bolster the market share for New Holland’s Dragon’s Milk year-round bourbon barrel stout.

Pabst Brewing Company chairman Eugene Kashper said: “We are thrilled to be working with Brett and New Holland.

“Brett is a passionate brand owner who knows his business. He is programmed with the DNA of New Holland’s brands and is committed to using our platform’s capabilities to maximise success. This is a true long-term partnership on both sides.”

New Holland’s beers include Dragon’s Milk, a year-round bourbon barrel stout; Ichabod Pumpkin Ale; The Poet Oatmeal Stout; Mad Hatter IPA; and Hoptronix Double IPA