This BrewDog Promotion Offers the Chance at a Year of Free Beer
Michael Hemsworth — May 19, 2026 — Lifestyle
References: brewdog & talkingretail
This BrewDog promotion is headed to the UK ahead of the World Cup to encourage consumers to pick up a pack of the brand's signature brew for the chance to win an impressive prize. The Win a Year of Beer promotion will see the brand launching 2.8-million promotional packs throughout the UK that will offer fans the chance to win a year of beer. The promotion only requires fans to purchase a pack and check under each can to find one of 80 hidden Underdog cans to claim their prize.
Chief Operating Officer Lauren Carrol commented on the BrewDog promotion saying, "This summer is set to be one of the biggest moments in hospitality and retail, and BrewDog is going all in. We wanted to create something bigger than a traditional beer promotion – a campaign that brings together fans, bars, retailers and communities around shared moments, great beer and the energy of international football.”
Chief Operating Officer Lauren Carrol commented on the BrewDog promotion saying, "This summer is set to be one of the biggest moments in hospitality and retail, and BrewDog is going all in. We wanted to create something bigger than a traditional beer promotion – a campaign that brings together fans, bars, retailers and communities around shared moments, great beer and the energy of international football.”
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