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Reynolds and McElhenney Expand Wrexham Ventures with Brewery Acquisition
Hollywood actors Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney have expanded their Wrexham AFC empire, now adding the renowned Wrexham Lager brewery to their ownership portfolio. Already known as the oldest British lager brewery, Wrexham Lager holds a historic 140-year-old recipe and has long been linked to Wrexham AFC as a sponsor.
“We’re excited to help write the next chapter of Wrexham Lager’s storied history,” said Reynolds and McElhenney, who humorously noted that their time as club owners has taught them “the intricacies of the offside rule and the occasional need for beer — especially after finance meetings.”
Since their initial £2 million takeover of Wrexham AFC in February 2021, the club has thrived under their leadership, climbing from the National League back into the Football League and currently standing third in League One. The owners celebrated the brewery acquisition in a lighthearted YouTube video, using telegraph keys to “speak,” and joked that the 1882 technology left them “literally speechless.”