Following its purchase of Castle Eden Brewery earlier this year, Powder Monkey Group has reinforced its capacity in the North East by acquiring Maxim Brewery, in Sunderland.
Mark Anderson (left), of Maxim Brewery, with Powder Monkey Group chief executive Andy Burdon
This acquisition takes the Powder Monkey Group to five key brands across the UK, with a physical presence in the South, Midlands, and North East. The group also owns four breweries in Australia, and is pouring in Hong Kong and Gibraltar.
The latest acquisition comes ahead of a new share subscription to be launched in early 2026, in line with JP Jenkins’ Trading Platform’s upcoming admission to PISCES (a new type of private stock market). 2026 will also see the opening of a significant new brewing capacity in the inner Western Suburbs of Sydney.
“Maxim Brewery was formed following the closure of Vaux Breweries in 1999,” explained Mark Anderson, of Maxim. “We are proud to have been brewing and serving our customers North East favourite beers Double Maxim, Samson, Lambtons, Swedish Blonde, and other seasonals from our Houghton Le Spring brewery since 2006.
“We are delighted to be joining the Powder Monkey Group, and this will ensure that our well-loved brands continue to be brewed in the North East for many years to come. I would like to thank all our suppliers and customers for their support over the last 25 years.”
Andy Burdon, chief executive of Powder Monkey Group, added: “We’re proud to have added the Maxim Brewery and established brands to the Powder Monkey portfolio. It has a fiercely loyal customer base, and we will continue in this tradition. Hailing from the North East, I am all too familiar with the strength of Maxim’s brands.”
