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The punk era of craft beer is facing its
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final curtain call. And the man who
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started it all looks to be out of the
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picture. James Watt, the divisive face
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of Brew Dog for nearly two decades,
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stepped away as CEO in 2024. What had
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been preparing£10 million of his own
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money for a dramatic rescue bid, but
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reports say the offer has now been
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withdrawn. With the co-founder stepping
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aside, the path is now clear for a
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potential prepack administration that
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could see the brand sold off as early as
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this week. Industry giants like Heineken
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and Carlsburg are already rumored to be