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Terrapin Beer Co.

Athens, Georgia, Georgia, USA

ActiveConglomerate-ownedRegional
Founded
2002
Archive ID
TB-Z1D12MB5
Last checked
2026-08-05
#Georgia#MacroOwned

Who owns this brewery?

Tilray Brands

The direct owner is recorded. No company is held above it.

  1. Terrapin Beer Co.This brewery
  2. Tilray BrandsConglomerate
01

From the record

Summary

A dominant Southeast brand. Acquired by Molson Coors, who then sold it to Tilray Brands in August 2024.

A summary written during research. The sourced facts are in the sections below.

Tally’s Take

A dominant Southeast brand recently offloaded by Molson Coors and acquired by Tilray Brands.

Where it brewed

  1. 265 Newton Bridge Road
    Athens, Georgia

    PRODUCTION_BREWERY/TAPROOM

    Operated by Terrapin Beer Co.

02

The Museum

Timeline

  1. 2002
    Founded

    Terrapin Beer Co. begins brewing in Athens, Georgia.

  2. 2024
    Acquired

    Acquired by Molson Coors, who then sold it to Tilray Brands in August 2024.

03

The People

Behind the beer

John Cochran & Spike Buckowski
Founders

Athens craft brewery known for bold flagships.

04

The Beer Library

Beers

Hopsecutioner IPA

Year-Round

American IPA

ABV7.3%

Athens, Georgia's flagship IPA, from a brewery MillerCoors took a stake in and later bought outright. The South's craft scene consolidated quietly.

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Luau Krunkles

IPA

[Georgia Pass 08]

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RecreationAle LoCal IPA

Low-calorie IPA

[Georgia Pass 08]

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Coastal Daydreams West-Coast IPA

West Coast IPA

[Georgia Pass 08]

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07

Follow the money

How it changed hands

1 recorded move
  1. 2002Founded
  2. 2024Acquired

    Acquired by Molson Coors, who then sold it to Tilray Brands in August 2024.

Today the chain tops out at Tilray Brands.

08

Show your working

Sources

  1. controlConfirmed

    Terrapin Beer Co. is controlled by Public company.

    Tilray Brands — SEC Form 10-K · U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission · 2026-07

    PrimaryHigh reliabilitySource accessed 2026-08-05
    Claim last checked 2026-08-05

Only the claims above are sourced. Everything else on this page is the archive's own research and has not yet been tied to a document — which is worth knowing rather than hiding.

09

Straight answers

Common questions about Terrapin Beer Co.

Who owns Terrapin Beer Co.?
Terrapin Beer Co. is owned by Tilray Brands. Terrapin Beer Co. is based in Athens, Georgia, USA.
Is Terrapin Beer Co. still independent?
No. Terrapin Beer Co. is owned by Tilray Brands and is no longer independent.
When was Terrapin Beer Co. acquired?
2024. Acquired by Molson Coors, who then sold it to Tilray Brands in August 2024.
When was Terrapin Beer Co. founded?
Terrapin Beer Co. was founded in 2002 in Athens, Georgia, USA.
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