Tilray buys assets from U.K. craft brewing company BrewDog

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Tilray Brands Inc. says it has purchased assets from U.K. craft beer company BrewDog.

The cannabis and beverage company says the deal is worth about £33 million (almost $60.5 million).

It includes the rights to BrewDog’s global brand, its U.K. brewing operations and 11 pubs in the U.K. and Ireland.

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Tilray is separately negotiating to acquire some BrewDog assets in the U.S. and Australia.

BrewDog was started in 2007 and makes craft, premium, low- and no-alcohol beer under brands that include Punk IPA, Hazy Jane, Lost Lager and Wingman.

Over the last several years, Tilray has been amassing a broad portfolio of beer brands. Its collection features Shock Top, SweetWater Brewery, Breckenridge Brewery and Montauk Brewing Co.

This report by The Canadian Press was first published March 2, 2026.

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