17 years after co-founding Scottish multinational brewery and pub chain BrewDog, CEO James Watt will step down from his position and assume a new role of ‘captain and co-founder.’ According to The Guardian, Watt informed the company board of his plans to step down last year, and COO James Arrow will take the reins as CEO. Watt will still own a 21-percent stake in BrewDog, and will remain active in company affairs and brand direction as a non-executive member.| VinePair
On Monday, Scottish craft brewery BrewDog shuttered its Cincinnati outpost just a few months shy of the taproom’s six-year anniversary. The company broke the news in a Facebook post. “We’ve made the difficult decision to permanently close BrewDog Cincinnati,” the post reads. “Thank you to our amazing team members, loyal guests, and local partners who brought energy, passion, and good vibes into our taproom every single day.” The company also reassured fans that BrewDog beers will ...| VinePair