The Latest Breaking News from James Watt

BrewDog’s founder James Watt talks of regrets as says he is heartbroken for ‘brilliant equity punks’

James Watt stepped down as chief executive in 2024 to become Brewdog’s ‘captain and co-founder’

The Independent UK · Mar 4

Brewdog sold to US firm for £33m with 38 bars to close and 484 jobs lost

Almost 500 redundancies will be made, though more than 700 roles will be preserved

The Independent UK · Mar 2

BrewDog bought by US cannabis and drinks firm for £33m, costing nearly 500 jobs

Many early-stage crowdfunders left empty-handed as Tilray acquires beer company’s UK and Irish assets

The Guardian - UK · Mar 2

When was photography invented? Take a look at the world's first ever photo!

Have you ever wondered when photography was invented? This man is widely credited for doing it nearly 200 years ago

Digital Camera World · Sep 19, 2025

Anarchy in the IPA: as punk brewer’s sales stall, are we past peak BrewDog?

An embrace of private equity and publicity missteps have diluted the craft beer company’s original rebel ethos

The Guardian - UK · Sep 14, 2025

BrewDog records £37m loss in 2024 as sales slump

Scottish drinks firm BrewDog recorded a £37 million loss last year, according to an update sent to the company's shareholders ...

The National (Scotland) · Sep 5, 2025

BrewDog posts £37m loss as sales growth slows to just 1%

Annual debt repayments rise to £17m at ‘punk’ beer company rocked by departure of its founders

The Guardian - UK · Sep 4, 2025

BrewDog axed from 2,000 pubs as punters shift to London draught beers including Camden Town and Beavertown

The company has been mired in controversy over recent years due to its ‘toxic’ workplace culture

Evening Standard · Aug 17, 2025

‘People have a right to be happy’: the former Waitrose boss on how the UK can boost productivity

Mark Price says solving worker misery will get people back into the labour market and spur the growth the government seeks

The Guardian - UK · Aug 16, 2025

Voices: Is it time the BrewDog beer empire went flat?

COMMENT : The Scottish brewer and bar operator synonymous with its 'punk' ethos is to close 10 outlets, citing tough times for the hospitality sector. But, asks James Moore, are there other factors behind the decision – and can BrewDog revive itself?

The Independent UK · Jul 23, 2025