BrewDog has lost draught beer distribution from around 1,860 pubs in the UK over the past two years, a reduction of over a third. Its flagship Punk IPA has been most affected, with distribution cut by more than half. The losses primarily come from pub chains and large operators, complicating BrewDog's financial recovery. Recently, BrewDog closed 10 branded bars due to commercial unviability. Its reliance on JD Wetherspoon is significant, as the chain represents a large part of its remaining distribution, making its future uncertain.
BrewDog has suffered another major setback after figures revealed its beers have been removed from almost 2,000 pubs across Britain, in a fresh blow to the once high-flying craft brewer.
The losses have come mainly from pub chains and large operators, depriving BrewDog of vital income at the same time as it struggles to repair its financial position and reputation.
Industry figures suggest BrewDog's reliance on JD Wetherspoon is now critical. The chain's 794 pubs account for a large share of its remaining UK distribution.
Independent brewers across the board have felt the squeeze from the economic pressures hitting the pub trade. With costs rising and consumers watching their spend, pub groups have been...
BrewDog's distribution has been cut by more than a third, with its flagship Punk IPA suffering a more than half reduction, dropped from 1,980 pubs.
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