A Bristol-based brewery is investing £1.2m in a new facility as it looks to expand its production capacity and reduce its emissions.
Bristol Beer Factory has operated in South Bristol for more than 20 years and owns four pubs across the city - BBF Tap Room & Studio, The Barley Mow, Arnolfini Harbourside Café-Bar and Junction.
The company has moved into the new 12,000 sq ft facility - doubling the size of its footprint - on Ashton Vale Road, having outgrown its previous premises. It has also hired six new staff members including two apprentices.
The new brewery uses technology to capture carbon that is recycled and reused to carbonate the beer, which Bristol Beer Factory says will deliver estimated annual savings of £100,000.
Sam Burrows, managing director at Bristol Beer Factory, said: “This expansion is about more than just brewing more beer, we’ve also been able to make improvements across the board, benefitting our people, community and planet.
“We’re continuing towards our goal of being a leading brand in the city, that’s known for doing right by the community we operate in.
"This new brewery means we can better respond to a positive trend in customer demand while also increasing our ability to deliver social value-driven projects like 'Brewed to Give'. We’re excited to see what the future holds.”
Bristol Beer Factory secured the funding for the new site from Lloyds. Will Kite, a relationship director at the bank, said: “Bristol Beer Factory is a shining example of what sustainable growth looks like.
"By investing in greener production and deepening its community roots, it’s driving lasting value across Bristol. We’ve worked with the business for the past decade and are proud to support them in their ongoing success.”
