Ownership unknown
RichKat Craft Brewing
Shenzhen, Guangdong, China · Est. 2017
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Tally's Take
Why this matters
Founded in Shenzhen in 2017; expanded to roughly 180–200 taprooms and Hong Kong. Current 2026 World Beer Awards evidence includes a World's Best Session IPA. Local name: 猫员外精酿. Ownership as recorded: Independent craft brand; self-developed/self-produced beer. Status as recorded: ACTIVE.
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The People
Behind the beer
Zhao Yong and team
Founder
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Straight answers
Common questions about RichKat Craft Brewing
- Who owns RichKat Craft Brewing?
- RichKat Craft Brewing is independently owned — there is no parent company above it on record. It is based in Shenzhen, Guangdong, China.
- Is RichKat Craft Brewing independent?
- Yes. RichKat Craft Brewing is recorded as independent, with no parent company. Independence is recorded as the brewery states it; where a stake is a minority holding or joint venture, this archive leaves it unmapped rather than calling it ownership.
- When was RichKat Craft Brewing founded?
- RichKat Craft Brewing was founded in 2017 in Shenzhen, Guangdong, China.
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