Business · 15 July 2026

James Watt offers to buy back BrewDog for former Equity Punks

James Watt said he has made an offer to buy BrewDog back from Tilray Brands and wants former Equity Punks to get the same stakes they once held for free. The BrewDog co-founder said Second Best would become part of BrewDog if the deal succeeds, or continue on its own if it fails. More than 43,000 people have already signed up to support the bid.

By BriefTea Editorial · 15 July 2026 at 13:53

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