Hang in there, I hope things work out better for you. You are smart to focus on the extract side of the business. The flower growing side is saturated.
You're right that Sierra Nevada isn't near the top of anybody's list anymore. In some ways, they help start the movement that would eventually leave them behind. They are a part of that first wave craft beer movement which might also include Pyramid, Widmer, and Anchor. They all got decently big and stop innovating.
I would definitely also include Deschutes on that list as well. I still like a Black Butte Porter, but mostly for nostalgia reasons. It’s not bad beer, but it’s not any better or cheaper than what I can get made in town.
Pyramid is harder to judge. For example, they own Lagunitas, who have managed to maintain my respect for 20 years. And a few other companies. But most of them do take a dive after Pyramid buys in.