Brixton Brewery
Brixton, London, United Kingdom · Est. 2013
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Why this matters
A massively popular South London craft brand fully acquired and absorbed by Heineken in 2021.
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Timeline
- 2013Founded
Brixton Brewery begins brewing in Brixton, London.
- 2021Acquired
A popular South London craft brand fully acquired by Heineken in 2021.
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Beers
Electric IPA
Year-RoundAmerican IPA
Named for Electric Avenue, the first market street in London to be lit by electricity. Brixton Brewery started under a railway arch a few streets from it.
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How it changed hands
1 recorded move- 2013Founded
- 2021Acquired
A popular South London craft brand fully acquired by Heineken in 2021.
Today the chain tops out at Heineken N.V..
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Sources
- controlConfirmed
Brixton Brewery is controlled by Founder / family.
Heineken Holding N.V. Annual Report 2025 · Heineken Holding N.V. · 2026-04
PrimaryHigh reliabilityAccessed 2026-08-05Reviewed 2026-08-05
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Straight answers
Common questions about Brixton Brewery
- Who owns Brixton Brewery?
- Brixton Brewery is owned by Heineken N.V.. Brixton Brewery is based in Brixton, London, United Kingdom.
- Is Brixton Brewery still independent?
- No. Brixton Brewery is owned by Heineken N.V. and is no longer independent.
- When was Brixton Brewery acquired?
- 2021. A popular South London craft brand fully acquired by Heineken in 2021.
- When was Brixton Brewery founded?
- Brixton Brewery was founded in 2013 in Brixton, London, United Kingdom.
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