Pendle Witches ale sales hit 500,000 over Halloween
MOORHOUSE’S Brewery has reported a 21% increase in sales for September and October – with a record breaking half a million pints of its ‘Pendle Witches’ cask ale sold for the Halloween season.
The Burnley brewer has plans to double its £3.5m turnover in the next two years, on the back of the completion of its new £4.2m brew-house last November, which has trebled former production capacity to 15 million pints a year.
With the workforce doubled to more than 40, the complex includes a high-tech visitor centre, with bar and restaurant, and premier training school.
In recognition of its achievements, Moorhouse’s has won a top national business challenge for Britain’s independent brewers.
The complex was judged as ‘Best Business Development’ at the Society of Independent Brewers Business Awards 2011.
At the awards presentation in London, SIBA chief executive Julian Grocock said: “Within the world of British independent brewing, the judges could find no better example of exemplary business development and no better statement of faith in and commitment to this manufacturing industry.”
David Grant, managing director, said: “We are very proud to bring this top business award to Burnley. This praise from our brewing peers ends our first year of trading on a very high note as we gain new sales and look forward to an exciting future.”
