Yep, some ok / good beers. Wasn’t convinced in the business side , their crowdfunding effort was quite weak and the business plan was stupidly ambitious IMO.
https://insolvencyintel.co.uk/bedlam-brewery-limited/
Sadly inevitable but Asahi closing down Dark Stars brewery at Partridge Green.
https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2022/11/asahi-to-close-dark-star-brewery/
Worthing continues to be a haven for craft beer aficionados. Hand Brew have taken over the 'Castle Alehouse' and are due to open this weekend. Being interesting to see how they do as the location isn't great but adds to their taproom in West Worthing + their original pub in Kemptown
That would be my thoughts. I've not tried any Dark Star beers in a long time now, but there are plenty of local breweries making excellent beer so would not be an issue.
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Big beer need to remember where these little breweries came from when coming in and taking them over.
No doubt all siphoned off to Fullers pubs or something
Brighton & Hove Albion fan Jordan from Rizzle Kicks (remember them) has teamed up with BrewDog to do an alcohol free beer for his mental health charity. Good advert
https://vimeo.com/664667645/b421feabe6?embedded=true&source=video_title&owner=19208461
They are still brewing it themselves, just relying on Asahi distribution network in Japan to sell their beer. 60/40 JV - BrewDog owning 60%. Seems like a good deal. They already sell their beers to Heineken (Star Pubs) and Molston Coors tied venues, so this is a bit more than a distribution...