Just a few days after its launch, Verdant Brewing Co has hits its £500,000 target with its crowdfunding pitch and is pressing on for £1.5m.

Currently producing around 3,000hl a year in its premises in Falmouth, expansion plans will take the business three miles down the road to a 17,500 sq ft site, with the capacity to brew up to 15,000hl.

In it’s latest newsletter, the brewery says: “A huge thanks to everyone who has invested in us so far. We were blown away by all the support we received, and are excited to have you all on board!

“The more we raise now, the quicker we can get the brewery online and the taproom pouring beer. And don’t forget the rewards make awesome Christmas gifts…”

» Click here for the original pitch story and the link to the Crowdcube page