Lakedown Brewing Co has opened its new brewing facility in Burwash, East Sussex.

The new 32 hectolitre brewery sees the team move away from cuckoo brewing to their own brewery, based on the 600 acre farm, owned by actor and rock legend, Roger Daltrey, who is also a partner in the business.

The new brewery is very much a family affair, with Roger, his son Jamie and two sons-in-law’s, Des and Chris (Managing Partner) all involved in the day-to-day running of the business.

Commenting, Jamie Daltrey said: “Contract brewing has been a valuable learning experience, giving us a unique insight to how different brewers approach the process. With our Head Brewer, Clark Coslett-Hughes, who joined us from Bedlam Brewery earlier this year, it’s great to finally be bringing everything together under one roof.”

He added: “We’ve got off to a flying start as the first brew we completed on the new kit, our 5.7% Harmonium IPA, was announced the winner at the Eastbourne Beer Festival in the microbrewery category.”

Beer sales have increased dramatically during 2023 spearheaded by the popularity of their ‘Silver Lake’ Pilsner, Sussex Pale Ale and ‘Harmonium’ IPA.

Earlier this year, James Cuthbertson, previously Managing Director of the Dark Star Brewing Co. was appointed to the management team as part of the plan for growth and establishing a successful craft brewery.