Who owns Lagunitas?
Lagunitas is owned by Heineken (the Netherlands, AEX: HEIA), which has owned the brand since 1 May 2017.[1] Lagunitas was founded in 1993 in Petaluma, California and was independent until 2017.
This ownership is reported in official statements but has not yet been matched to a regulatory filing.
Key facts
- Current owner
- Heineken N.V. reported
- Owned since
- Previous owner
- Independent (1993–2017)
- Owner HQ
- 🇳🇱 Netherlands, Amsterdam
- Origin
- 🇺🇸 United States, Petaluma, California
- Founded
- 1993
- Category
- Beverages › Beer › Ale
- Parent ticker
- AEX: HEIA
- Last verified
- · 1 sources
About Lagunitas
Lagunitas is a Californian craft brewery founded in 1993 in Petaluma, known for its IPA and for irreverent labelling. Heineken bought half the business in 2015 and the remainder in 2017, a move that prompted debate about what counts as a craft brewery.
Ownership timeline of Lagunitas
Where Lagunitas sits in Heineken
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Frequently asked questions
Who is the parent company of Lagunitas?
The parent company of Lagunitas is Heineken, a publicly listed company headquartered in the Netherlands.
Is Lagunitas American or Dutch?
Lagunitas originated in the United States in 1993, but it is owned today by Heineken, which is headquartered in the Netherlands. So Lagunitas is an American-origin brand under Dutch ownership.
Since when has Heineken owned Lagunitas?
Heineken has owned Lagunitas since 1 May 2017.
Who owned Lagunitas before Heineken?
Lagunitas was an independent company from its founding in 1993 in Petaluma, California until Heineken acquired it in 2017.
Is Lagunitas still owned by Heineken?
Yes. As of 6 September 2026, Lagunitas is still owned by Heineken. The ownership record was last checked against primary sources on that date.
Sources (1) & corrections
Last verified . Every ownership fact above is backed by one of these primary documents. Numbers in brackets in the text refer to this list.
- [1] Heineken N.V. Annual Report 2025 — Heineken N.V., Annual report, published 11 February 2026; retrieved 6 September 2026.
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