Is Brewdog vegan? Who owns Brewdog?

Multinational brewery and pub chain producing craft beers, spirits, and operating hospitality venues.

Food & DrinkLast verified 12 September 2026

The short answer

Brewdog is owned by Tilray Brands, Inc.. Only some products are vegan. Not yet verified by us.

Last verified 12 September 2026

Ownership chain

  1. Brand

    Brewdog

  2. Parent company

    Tilray Brands, Inc.

    Animal-testing position not yet verified.

    Last verified 12 September 2026

Certifications

  • B Corp Certification

    lapsed

    Checked 12 September 2026 · Registry entry

    B Corp Certification: BrewDog is recorded as lapsed.

  • Leaping Bunny (Cruelty Free International)

    active

    Checked 12 September 2026 · Registry entry

    Leaping Bunny (Cruelty Free International): BrewDog is recorded as not listed.

  • The Vegan Society Trademark

    active

    Checked 12 September 2026 · Registry entry

    The Vegan Society Trademark: BrewDog is recorded as certified.

What this means

Our record lists Brewdog as a brand of Tilray Brands, Inc.. Ownership is a separate question from how a product is made: a brand can hold its own certifications while its parent company operates under different policies.

Brewdog appears on 2 schemes we check: Leaping Bunny (Cruelty Free International), The Vegan Society Trademark. Each scheme sets its own criteria, so read the certifier's own entry, linked above, for what it covers.

We have not yet verified an animal-testing position for Tilray Brands, Inc., so we make no claim either way. We publish sourced facts and dates so you can judge them yourself; see how we verify.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Brewdog vegan?
Only some products are vegan. Recorded status: some vegan lines, last verified 12 September 2026.
Who owns Brewdog?
Brewdog is recorded as owned by Tilray Brands, Inc..
Is Brewdog cruelty-free?
Not yet verified by us. Recorded status: unverified, last verified 12 September 2026.
Does Tilray Brands, Inc. test on animals?
We have not yet verified an animal-testing position for Tilray Brands, Inc.. Until we can source one, we leave it unverified rather than guess.

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Last verified 12 September 2026

Sources

  1. Supports: B Corp Certification: BrewDog is recorded as lapsed.

    The Caterer · Accessed 12 September 2026

  2. Supports: Leaping Bunny (Cruelty Free International): BrewDog is recorded as not listed.

    Leaping Bunny · Accessed 12 September 2026

  3. Supports: BrewDog has registered 23 beers with The Vegan Society trademark and most beers are vegan-friendly, though exceptions exist (Jet Black Heart, Dogma, Electric India, and some specialty products containing lactose or honey are not vegan). The company states it does not use animal-based finings and uses a centrifuge for filtration.

    The Vegan Society · Accessed 12 September 2026

  4. Company's own statement

    Supports: Multinational brewery and pub chain producing craft beers, spirits, and operating hospitality venues.

    Accessed 12 September 2026

  5. Supports: The Vegan Society Trademark: BrewDog is recorded as certified.

    The Vegan Society · Accessed 12 September 2026