Yorkshire-based Wilde Child Brewing has relocated to a larger 2,000sqft site, a move that enables the brewery to boost production capacity fivefold.
The business worked with accountancy firm Garbutt + Elliott on the move, who helped secure funding from the Business Enterprise Fund (BEF) to aid the brewery’s growth.
Now based in Armley, Leeds, the brewery can increase its production from 3 barrels a week to 15, with the first beer expected in February 2018.
Wilde Child Brewing owner, Keir McAllister-Wilde, explained: “Since launching, the demand for our products has been extremely high and I have been looking at ways to expand the operation and keep pace with orders.
“The Start Up Loans investment provided by the BEF will allow me to fulfil my ambitious growth plans, which includes relocation to the new facility, employing more people and expanding our customer base outside of Yorkshire.
“As well as relocating I’m also considering the possibility of opening a tap room where customers visiting our new home can sample our products.
“The advice from Garbutt + Elliott has been vital in helping us secure the funding we needed to make this step and take the brewery to the next level.
“The ideas, guidance and expertise I’ve received from Matthew Grant, who really is an expert in the brewery sector, has been invaluable and his contribution will continue to help us achieve our ambitious aims of further development and growth in the future.”
McAllister-Wilde started the brewery last year following years as a home brewer before moving into the commercial brewing industry. There he worked with two award-winning Yorkshire breweries.
Matthew Grant, partner and head of business services at Garbutt + Elliott, added: “This is a very exciting time for Wilde Child Brewing, with several key accounts with recognised pub chains secured, a new premises and the opportunity to increase production.
“We are pleased to have assisted in securing the funding. With our appointment to provide further business planning and accountancy services, we look forward to working with Keir and helping the business continue its impressive growth.”
