Castle Rock Brewery, based in Nottingham, has reported turnover rising to £10.6m in the year to March 31, up by £300,000 on the previous year.
However, pre-tax profits were down from £385,204 to £148,490.
A company statement said: “The record-breaking hot temperatures in summer 2018 buoyed revenue at key sites such as the Canalhouse, which had its first full year as a 100%-owned trading asset. On the revenue side, pubs without an outside area found trading difficult, and this balances out the company’s results.
“The hot weather was not conducive to cask ale drinking, with British Beer and Pub Association figures showing further decline, against which Castle Rock volumes are holding up very well.
“The company made big leaps forward by reinvigorating the beer portfolio and, coupled with additional packaging formats, that will allow us to enjoy a wider consumer reach. The results of this and further investment in our sales capability, predominantly in direct delivery, are starting to yield benefits, with headroom available to further grow this in the year to come.”
