Mr. Henderson: I feel the owners (now minority shareholders) of Hop Valley worked extremely hard and took considerable personal financial risk to build their business and develop some excellent craft beers.  I congratulate them on their courage and perseverence. 

 I see no real "up-side" to your denigrating their accomplishments.  I don't know who you are.  I don't know your connection to Hop Valley, Ninkasi, or the craft brewing industry in Lane County.  However, your letter is so condemning that it suggests some personal grudge.  The Hop Valley owners made a personal business decision.  In all ways, that's their "business."  

Were your letter, instead,  a craft beer, it would be far, far too bitter to sell.