Black Sheep Brewery would have ceased to exist if a controversial sale of the business which left shareholders empty-handed and is due to cost creditors and taxpayers millions had not gone through, the firm's new boss has told The Yorkshire Post.<br /><br />Mark Williams, CEO of Keystone Brewing Group, said that while he was "sympathetic" to shareholders and creditors who have lost money as a result of the pre-pack administration deal which took the Masham-based brewer into private ownership last year, it was the only option on the table to save the business.<br /><br />He said: "At the time the only other outcome was to close the business."<br /><br />Buy the Yorkshire Post this Saturday to read the exclusive interview with Mr Williams.<br /><br />
