Innis & Gunn
Edinburgh, Edinburgh, United Kingdom · Est. 2003
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Why this matters
Known globally for their barrel-aged beers, eventually acquired by the massive C&C Group.
The Museum
Timeline
- 2003Founded
Innis & Gunn begins brewing in Edinburgh, Edinburgh.
- 2026Acquired
Known for barrel-aged beers; acquired by the C&C Group (owners of Tennent's) in 2026.
The People
Behind the beer
Found the oak-aged beer by accident during barrel seasoning for a distillery.
The Beer Library
Beers
Innis & Gunn Original
Year-RoundOak-Aged Beer
Created by accident — a distillery wanted beer-seasoned barrels for whisky and was going to throw the beer away. Somebody tasted it first.
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How it changed hands
1 recorded move- 2003Founded
- 2026Acquired
Known for barrel-aged beers; acquired by the C&C Group (owners of Tennent's) in 2026.
Today the chain tops out at C&C Group.
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Sources
- controlConfirmed
Innis & Gunn is controlled by Public company.
C&C Group Annual Report 2026 · C&C Group plc · 2026-06
PrimaryHigh reliabilityAccessed 2026-08-05Reviewed 2026-08-05
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Straight answers
Common questions about Innis & Gunn
- Who owns Innis & Gunn?
- Innis & Gunn is owned by C&C Group. Innis & Gunn is based in Edinburgh, Edinburgh, United Kingdom.
- Is Innis & Gunn still independent?
- No. Innis & Gunn is owned by C&C Group and is no longer independent.
- When was Innis & Gunn acquired?
- 2026. Known for barrel-aged beers; acquired by the C&C Group (owners of Tennent's) in 2026.
- When was Innis & Gunn founded?
- Innis & Gunn was founded in 2003 in Edinburgh, Edinburgh, United Kingdom.
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