Farsley-based Amity Brew Co has appointed a new head brewer and expanded its hospitality team.
Left to right, rear, are Tom Summerscales, Sam Farrer, and Jake Green. In front are Malika Dennis-Winfield (left) and Tina Rimmer
The new head brewer, Tom Summerscales, from Horsforth, was educated in brewing and distilling at Heriot Watt University. He then went on to gain experience at well-known Yorkshire breweries Vocation and Kirkstall.
Tom said: “I’m really happy to be joining the team at such an exciting time for the brewery. Everyone has made me feel very much at home already, and I can’t wait to help take Amity into its new chapter and help put Farsley on the beer map!”
Joining Tom are new bar team members Sam Farrer and Malika Dennis-Winfield. There are promotions for current bar team members Jake Green, moving to assistant brewer, and Tina Rimmer, who becomes a marketing executive.
Back in March, Amity Brew Co’s crowdfund raised £30,000, allowing the team to take over space for oak barrel storage. They also invested in brewery equipment, including a 10hl tank, and weatherproofing improvements to the outdoor area overlooking the Weavers Yard in Sunny Bank Mills.
The full Amity team in the brewhouse
The brewer has been supported by AD:VENTURE, a business growth programme for early stage businesses in North and West Yorkshire. Working with an AD:VENTURE business advisor, Amity Brew Co used some of the £40,000 to match-fund a grant application, securing an additional £15,000.
Brewery co-founder, Russ Clarke, said: “We’re delighted to have Tom join the Amity team, where we know he’ll use all of his hard-won experience to push our beer even further, with new styles, flavours, and even better quality and consistency.
“He’s a huge asset to the team already with his positivity, motivation and proactivity. We feel he’s been part of the Famity for ages already!”
