Brighton Bier may have, sadly, ceased brewing, but the name is not disappearing from the industry, thanks to the intervention of Harvey’s.
Harvey’s purchased the intangible assets of the company, including their trademarks and recipes. But there’s more, as the Lewes brewery’s head brewer and joint managing director, Miles Jenner, explained.
“While we won’t be marketing Brighton Bier brands, we’re planning to undertake occasional collaborative brews with them,” he said. “These might pay tribute to some of their most popular beers, or be something entirely new.
“They’ll be clearly labelled as collaborations and made available for a limited time in both Brighton Bier pubs and our own. If Brighton Bier ever chooses to return to brewing, we’ll be more than happy to sell the intangible assets back to them at the same price we paid.”
Stephen Whitehurst, director of Brighton Bier, said: “After over a decade of brewing it was heartbreaking to have to close the brewery. It has been a pleasure to serve our wonderful customers.
“When we first started, who would have known we’d be winning international awards and exporting across Europe and into Japan.
“That Harvey’s, with their proud history and wonderful beers, saw fit to step in and protect this legacy is very humbling. We are very grateful to Miles and his team, and look forward to exploring ways of collaborating in the future.”
Harvey’s Brewery, based in Lewes, boasts a rich history spanning more than two centuries. Renowned for its commitment to independence and quality, Harvey’s continues to brew in the same Victorian brewhouse, using traditional methods.
