Famous UK brewery to close after three decades: ‘This news is a hammer blow’

UK · 2026-09-30

1. Step 1 · The triggerSharp's Brewery in Cornwall closes, eliminating local production and at least 40 jobs.
2. Step 2 · Knock-onProduction of Doom Bar and other cask brands shifts to an independent brewery in Hartlepool, transferring volume and margin.
3. Step 3 · Knock-onCornish pubs, distributors, and suppliers lose access to locally brewed Sharp's products, reducing local authenticity and supply resilience.
4. Step 4 · Reaches youSMEs in Cornwall tied to Sharp's supply or brewery-driven footfall face immediate disruption to sales and operations.

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Source: The Independent Business

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