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BrewDog's US operations sold to new owner. What does that mean for central Ohio?
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BrewDog's Canal Winchester brewery, hotel and taproom, its New Albany pub and its bar at John Glenn Columbus International Airport will stay open under new owner Tilray Brands, the company has announced. Tilray, a San Diego-based company that owns brands in the craft-brewing, cannabis and wellness industries, said March 16 that it has entered into an agreement to buy the brewery's U.S. assets. Tilray earlier agreed to purchase BrewDog operations in the United Kingdom and Australia. More: Who has central Ohio's best burger? Vote now in Round Three of our bracket The U.S. deal includes not only BrewDog's central Ohio operations, but also bars in Cleveland, Denver and Las Vegas. The transaction is subject to regulatory approval but is expected to close by the end of 2026, the company said. "BrewDog has built a strong following in Ohio and established a highly visible presence in Las Vegas, including a flagship brewpub located on a premier stretch of the Las Vegas Strip," Tilray Chairman and CEO Irwin D. Simon said in a company news release. "These assets fit squarely within our brewpub model, creating destination led venues that deepen consumer engagement while providing new opportunities to introduce and sell our broader portfolio of Tilray beverage brands,” Simon said. Tilray hasn't responded yet to a Dispatch request for information about whether any more BrewDog employees in central Ohio will lose their jobs in the acquisition. The brewer already closed Columbus taprooms in Franklinton and the Short North in January. Tilray's other breweries include 10 Barrel Brewing Co. of Bend, Oregon; Alpine Beer Co. and Green Flash Brewing Co. of San Diego; Atwater Brewery of Detroit; Blue Point Brewing Co. and Montauk Brew Co. of Long Island, New York; Breckinridge Brewery of Littleton, Colorado; Hop Valley Brewing of Eugene, Oregon; Redhook Brewery of Seattle; Revolver Brewing of Granbury, Texas; Runner's High Brewing Co., a nonalcoholic beermaker, and Sweetwater Brewing Co. of Atlanta; Shock Top of St. Louis; Terrapin Beer Co. of Athens, Georgia; and Widmer Brothers Brewing of Portland, Oregon. The company also owns a canned cocktail brands, distilleries and cannabis-infused drink-makers. Follow Dispatch dining reporter Bob Vitale on Instagram at @dispatchdining. You can reach him directly at rvitale@dispatch.com. This article originally appeared on The Columbus Dispatch: Tilray Brands buys BrewDog's Columbus brewery, hotel and bars