The Dark Side of Venture Backed Breweries: Lessons from BrewDog's Collapse The recent collapse of BrewDog, once hailed as a pioneering force in the craft beer movement, has left a trail of debt and devastation in its wake.
The company's hasty administration process, facilitated by the rescue deal with US drinks firm Tilray, has ensured that former employees and creditors will receive little to no compensation for their losses.
The financials are stark: £489,000 is owed to retail employees in unpaid wages and holiday pay, while HMRC awaits a further £2. 4 million in unpaid VAT.