After closing Banks's brewery in Wolverhampton, now it's the turn of historic Marstons in Burton.
Earlier today (8th October), Carlsberg Britvic informed colleagues and trade union partners that it is proposing to close Marston’s Brewery in Burton upon Trent, together with its primary logistics operation based at that site, in summer 2027.
Certain priority ale brands, including Hobgoblin, McEwan’s and Brooklyn, will remain in the company’s multi-beverage portfolio, with the company actively seeking new homes for other cask and regional ale brands. This proposal, driven both by structural category decline and a need to create greater long-term value, has not been made lightly.
Commenting on today’s news, Paul Davies, CEO at Carlsberg Britvic said: “I am very aware that this news will have come as a shock for colleagues, as I recognise the impact of this proposal is significant. While we remain proud of the role we have played in supporting and investing in the ale category overall, the stark reality is that UK cask ale volumes have more than halved in less than a decade, and this trend looks set to continue across the UK.
Read more in the latest Taste Wolverhampton blog post.
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