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Tilray Closes 4 Breweries to Save $20M
Tilray cuts U.S. breweries to save $20m by 2028, shifting focus to nonalcoholic drinks.
In brief
Tilray cuts U.S. breweries to save $20m by 2028, shifting focus to nonalcoholic drinks. Tilray is closing four U.S. breweries to save $20 million by fiscal 2028 and pivoting to nonalcoholic beverages and energy drinks. Originally reported by Inc.
Tilray Restructuring U.S. Beverage Business
Tilray is closing four of its ten U.S. breweries to save $20 million by fiscal 2028.
Breweries Closed and Products Cut
Tilray shut down Hop Valley in Oregon, Redhook BrewLab in Seattle, and Revolver in Texas, cutting 28 percent of its beverage products.
Leadership Statement
CEO Irwin D. Simon said Tilray simplified U.S. beverage operations by reducing brewing footprint and optimizing brand portfolio.
Brewery Transfers and Brand Sales
Tilray moved Terrapin’s Georgia brewing to other facilities and sold Atwater Brewery to Mark Rieth in June.
New Partnership with Carlsberg
Tilray will launch a U.S. production partnership with Carlsberg Group on January 1, 2027, adding one million cases annually.
Product Shift Strategy
Tilray is shifting focus from craft beer to nonalcoholic beverages and energy drinks for faster growth.
Financial Impact
The restructuring saves $20 million by fiscal 2028, cutting distributor network by 9 percent and products by 28 percent.
Next Steps
Tilray will market Carlsberg brands including pilsner, pale bock lager, and wheat beer through its new partnership.
The main idea
Tilray is closing four U.S. breweries to save $20 million by fiscal 2028 and pivoting to nonalcoholic beverages and energy drinks.
