Mark Hislop has stepped down as managing director of Exale Brewing, the East London business has announced.
His business partner, Andy Solley, who oversees the brewery’s taproom and pub, will be taking on the role of MD. Mark remains a shareholder in the business.
“We’ve achieved year-on-year growth with a great array of accounts, both locally and nationally,” said Exale, in a statement. “However, this is a time when breweries are facing unprecedented challenges and spiralling costs.
“To secure the future of the business, we have made the decision to change our business model. We will continue to brew, but this will be exclusively for our taproom and pub, plus our new site, which we are aiming to open by the end of the year.”
The change is designed to ensure the long-term sustainability of the business, guaranteeing the continuity of employment for brewery and bar teams.
“Embracing this model ensures that we can keep brewing our experimental, small-batch beers for our loyal customers,” said the company.
“Rest assured, the vibes you know and love will remain, but with an array of improvements in store as the taproom undergoes a makeover this summer.” A ‘whole host’ of new beers are also promised.
