Harvey’s Brewery, the independent Sussex-based brewer, has become the official front-of-shirt sponsor of Lewes FC Men’s First Team, bringing together two historic Lewes institutions with a “shared passion for their hometown”.
Whil Harvey’s has been brewing in Lewes since 1790, Lewes FC was founded just down the road at The Royal Oak nearly a century later in 1885.
Therefore, it’s quite possible that a pint of Harvey’s played a small part in the club’s beginnings.
The brewery has enjoyed a longstanding relationship with Lewes FC, becoming a community partner at The Dripping Pan in 2024, where Harvey’s beers are now served throughout the ground.
According to the business, the new shirt sponsorship marks a natural progression of that relationship, further strengthening the connection between two organisations firmly rooted in the town.
Paul Matthews, national account manager at Harvey’s Brewery, said that Lewes has “a very strong identity and an independent spirit” that the business is incredibly proud to be part of.
He added: “There’s a willingness here to challenge convention, while still really valuing our history and traditions, and I think both Harvey’s and Lewes FC reflect that in their own ways.
“We’re proud to get behind something that matters to the town, and we’re really looking forward to seeing the shirts out on the pitch and raising a pint together afterwards.”
John Peel, Director at Lewes FC, added: “Our club and Harvey’s Brewery are synonymous with Lewes and it genuinely feels a privilege to carry and represent such an iconic logo.
“This partnership brings together two fantastic organisations that truly live, breathe, and represent the spirit and history of the town.”
The Harvey’s Brewery logo will feature on the front of the Men’s First Team shirts, extending the brewery’s presence at The Dripping Pan and its continued support for the local club.
Earlier in the summer Harvey’s announced a series of appointments within its brewing team, marking the next chapter in the brewery’s long-term succession planning.
After forty years as head brewer, Miles Jenner will now lead the brewery in the role of production director, while continuing as joint managing director.
