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BrewDog DogTap Ellon

BrewDog's Aberdeenshire flagship — the UK's largest craft brewery.

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Typical visit
1 h–1.5 h
Best time of year
Year-round (indoors)

About

BrewDog's flagship brewery and visitor centre at Ellon in Aberdeenshire is the headquarters of the UK's largest craft brewery, founded in Fraserburgh in 2007 by James Watt and Martin Dickie. The 110,000-square-foot brewing operation produces Punk IPA and the company's expanding range; the on-site DogTap bar pours every BrewDog beer plus exclusive small-batch experiments. Brewery tours run several times daily.

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BrewDog is a multinational brewery and pub chain based in Ellon, Aberdeenshire, Scotland. With production of over 100 million litres, BrewDog is the seventh-largest beer brand in Britain, and claims to be the "#1 Craft Brewer in Europe". As of 2023, the brand was available in 57 countries, with beers sold in over 129 bars and widely distributed internationally. BrewDog, founded in 2007 by James Watt and Martin Dickie, opted not to invest in traditional advertising such as billboards or newspaper placements. Instead, the company employed a strategy centred on generating free media coverage through deliberately provocative campaigns, controversies, and publicity stunts. The company's UK and Ireland operations were acquired by the American company, Tilray, in March 2026.

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Background

History

]] BrewDog was founded in Fraserburgh, Scotland, in 2007 by James Watt and Martin Dickie. Dickie had previously worked at Thornbridge Brewery, where he helped develop their flagship beer, Jaipur. In 2009, BrewDog purchased its first bar, in nearby Aberdeen. At the end of 2018, the company and its franchisees operated 78 bars worldwide. In 2011, BrewDog, along with other industry stakeholders, participated in a campaign advocating for the allowance of new beer measures in Britain. 2011 also saw the company offered crowdfunding shares totalling £2 million, the equivalent of 8% of the capital of the company. The shares were sold at £23.75 and accompanied several benefits such as discounts in…

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Coordinates
57.3631, -2.0681
Established
2007
Official site
canmore.org.uk

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Frequently asked questions

Where is BrewDog DogTap Ellon?
BrewDog DogTap Ellon is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom.
When was BrewDog DogTap Ellon built?
Built or established in 2007.
Who owns BrewDog DogTap Ellon?
BrewDog DogTap Ellon is owned by | founders = {{Unbulleted list|James Watt|Martin Dickie}}.