
Jennings Brewery to return to brewing in Cockermouth under new ownership
The historic Jennings Brewery located in Cockermouth, Cumbria, has been acquired by two local business owners and entrepreneurs.
The acquisition of the brewery for an undisclosed sum will see two local business owners, Kurt Canfield (CEO of specialist engineering business Delkia) and Rebecca Canfield (Proprietor of wine and spirits company Wine and the Wood), take ownership of the brewery site, with the intention to resume brewing Jennings beer in Cockermouth following the brewery’s closure in 2022.
The deal also involves the transfer of rights to the Jennings brand, including all trademarks, intellectual property and recipes. Bottled beer under the Jennings brand will continue to be sold by Carlsberg Britvic until March 2025, following which beer production will transfer to the new company – Jennings Brewery Ltd.
Rebecca Canfield expressed her enthusiasm to re-open the site, stating: “As lifelong residents of West Cumbria, we have cherished Jennings Brewery and its beer for many years. Preserving the heritage of the brewery and the Maltings building, which are integral to our community, is of utmost importance to us. We are delighted to bring Jennings back to the local area and to have it once again run by a family-owned business.
The project is expected to create several new jobs in the area, including the appointment of a Head Brewer, a brewing team, and a local sales and marketing team.
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