BrewDog closes Krog District location after bankruptcy, sale

Tilray Brands, which also owns SweetWater Brewing, purchased BrewDog's international assets, but the chain's U.S. locations remain in limbo.

Published on Mar. 9, 2026

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BrewDog, a Scottish brewery chain with locations across the United Kingdom, United States and Australia, has permanently closed its location in the Krog District in Atlanta. The company announced the closure on social media, stating that it was 'not an easy decision' but that they are 'focused on how best to position BrewDog's brands for the next chapter in the U.S.'

Why it matters

The closure of BrewDog's Krog District location leaves a large vacant space along the popular Atlanta Beltline's Eastside Trail, raising questions about the future of the property and the overall health of the brewery chain in the U.S. market.

The details

BrewDog, a Scottish brewery chain, has permanently closed its location in the Krog District in Atlanta. The company announced the closure on social media, stating that it was 'not an easy decision' but that they are 'focused on how best to position BrewDog's brands for the next chapter in the U.S.' The closure comes after Tilray Brands, which also owns SweetWater Brewing, purchased BrewDog's international assets, though the fate of the chain's U.S. locations remains uncertain.

  • BrewDog announced the closure of its Krog District location on Monday, March 9, 2026.

The players

BrewDog

A Scottish brewery chain with locations across the United Kingdom, United States and Australia.

Tilray Brands

A company that purchased BrewDog's international assets and also owns SweetWater Brewing.

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The takeaway

The closure of BrewDog's Krog District location highlights the ongoing challenges facing the brewery chain in the U.S. market, as well as the broader shifts in the retail and hospitality industries in Atlanta and other major cities.