Keystone Brewing Group has announced the acquisition of Yorkshire’s North Brewing Co brands. Brewing will continue at Springwell, under the stewardship of Kirkstall.
Founded in 2015, North Brewing Co has built a reputation for innovative hop-forward beers, hazy IPAs, and triple fruited goses.
“We are delighted the North Brewing brand and beers will join the Keystone family,” said Mark Williams, of Keystone Brewing Group.
“It is a true icon with a compelling reputation for innovation and high-quality beers, and we see enormous potential to build on its success to date, growing it nationally while preserving its original Yorkshire identity.
“We are also delighted to announce that Steve Holt will be working with us, as a special advisor to our group in future. These are exciting times for Keystone, and we’re not finished yet.”
Steve Holt, representing Vertical Drinks, said he was pleased to pass on ownership of the North brands to Keystone. “They have the sales and marketing resources to expand distribution and accelerate the brand’s growth. I am also delighted that Springwell will continue to brew and package the North beers.”
The acquisition marks another milestone in Keystone’s ambitious growth plans to develop a £100 million portfolio of distinctive, high-quality beverages. North Brewing Co joins Black Sheep, Purity, Brick, Brew by Numbers, Big Drop, Wolf Pack, Maison SASSY Cider, and most recently the Magic Rock and Fourpure brands.
