C&C Group Acquires Innis and Gunn
C&C Group has acquired Innis and Gunn for £4.5 million, a move that comes after the brewery was brought out of administration on March 6, 2026. This acquisition will lead to the closure of Innis and Gunn’s brewery and taprooms, resulting in the loss of more than 100 jobs.
Innis and Gunn, founded in 2003 by Dougal Gunn Sharp, has faced a series of challenges in recent months, including a reported loss of £747,000 for the financial year ending March 31, 2025. C&C Group, which has been a minority shareholder and brewing partner for Innis and Gunn since 2010, intends to fully absorb the brand into its existing operational infrastructure.
Roger White, CEO of C&C Group, described the acquisition as a “compelling and highly synergistic opportunity to save a well-loved brand for which we currently brew most of the product.” He also noted that the company expects the acquisition to make a small positive contribution to its overall financial performance in FY27.
Innis and Gunn’s beers have been popular, stocked in several supermarkets and featured in pubs across the UK. However, the acquisition marks a significant shift for the brand, which has enjoyed a steady rise in success over the years.
Dougal Gunn Sharp expressed his regret over the impact of the acquisition, stating, “I’m deeply sorry to everyone affected – particularly my colleagues who have lost their jobs and the shareholders who believed in what we were building.” A spokesperson for the administrators also remarked, “It is with deep regret that redundancies will need to be made.”
Details remain unconfirmed regarding the exact timeline for the brewery closures and the future of Innis and Gunn’s product lines under C&C Group’s management.
