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id: 5c35bd96f1
section: business
first_reported: 2026-11-11 13:05 EST
updated: 2026-11-11 19:30 EST
status: reported
outlets: 3
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# Heavy Seas Beer files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy

Heavy Seas Beer filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy as founder Hugh Sisson prepares to retire. An attorney said the filing could enable a sale or merger.

Section: [Business & Economy](/baltimore/section/business.md) · Entities: [Heavy Seas Beer](/baltimore/wiki/heavy-seas-beer.md), [Hugh Sisson](/baltimore/wiki/hugh-sisson.md)

## Coverage

- [The Baltimore Banner](https://www.thebanner.com/culture/food-drink/heavy-seas-beer-bankruptcy-hugh-sisson-retirement-GUMRUQWZZJDDPE545HPRTMGGSM/), 2026-11-11 13:05 EST: Heavy Seas Beer files for bankruptcy as founder prepares to retire
- [Baltimore Fishbowl](https://baltimorefishbowl.com/stories/wednesday-afternoon-headlines-baltimore-proposes-11-5m-settlement-for-renters-who-say-they-lost-belongings-during-evictions-heavy-seas-beer-files-for-bankruptcy-baltimore-development-corporation-l/), 2026-11-11 17:51 EST: Wednesday Afternoon Headlines: Baltimore proposes $11.5M settlement for renters who say they lost belongings during evictions; Heavy Seas Beer files for bankruptcy; Baltimore Development Corporation leader disputes alleged Open Meetings Act violation; and more.
- [WJZ CBS News Baltimore](https://www.cbsnews.com/baltimore/news/heavy-seas-beer-files-bankruptcy-baltimore-county-founder-retire-explores-sale-merger/), 2026-11-11 19:30 EST: Heavy Seas Beer files for bankruptcy as founder prepares to retire, explores sale or merger

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