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Brewdog founder offers shares to old investors

Published Saturday, May 23, 2026 · Updated May 23

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James Watt, co-founder of Brewdog, is launching a new beer brand named Second Best. He intends to allocate nearly 20% of its shares to former Brewdog "Equity for Punks" investors who incurred losses when Brewdog was sold earlier this year, aiming to compensate them.

What We Know — Key Points

  • James Watt, co-founder of Brewdog, is launching a new beer brand called Second Best.
  • Watt plans to allocate nearly 20% of Second Best's shares to former Brewdog "Equity for Punks" investors who lost money.
  • This initiative aims to compensate investors who did not receive a return when Brewdog was sold earlier this year.

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    James Watt, co-founder of Brewdog, is launching a new beer brand called Second Best and plans to allocate nearly 20% of its shares to former Brewdog "Equity for Punks" investors who lost money. This initiative aims to compensate those who did not receive a return when Brewdog was sold earlier this year.

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