Carlsberg Britvic Proposes Closure of Marston’s Brewery in Burton
Carlsberg Britvic says the shutdown follows a sharp decline in UK cask ale sales, with the brewery and logistics site expected to keep operating during consultation.
- On Thursday, Carlsberg Britvic announced plans to close the Marston Brewery in Burton-upon-Trent by summer 2027, putting around 310 workers at risk of redundancy after nearly 200 years of brewing.
- The company cited a "stark reality" that UK cask ale volumes have more than halved in less than a decade, driving a need to create greater long-term value from the group.
- Brewing at the site dates back nearly 200 years, with the firm describing its legacy as "iconic" while confirming it will retain priority brands including Hobgoblin, McEwan, and Brooklyn.
- CEO Paul Davies stated the proposal is "by no means a reflection on any of our people," though Camra chairman Ash Corbett-Collins called the announcement "an absolute disgrace" regarding brewing heritage.
- During the transition period, the company plans to seek independent brewers to become custodians of smaller ale brands, ensuring they thrive under specialist ownership while operations continue.
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Food & Drink InternationalCarlsberg Britvic proposes closure of Marston’s Brewery in Burton
Carlsberg Britvic has revealed proposals to close Marston’s Brewery in Burton upon Trent, together with its primary logistics operation based at the site. The beverage giant has informed colleagues and trade union partners of its plans, which would see the site shuttered in summer 2027. Carlsberg Britvic added that certain priority ale brands, including Hobgoblin, […]
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Carlsberg Britvic is set to close its Marston’s Brewery in Burton upon Trent, with around 310 workers at risk, almost 200 years after it first made beer in the Staffordshire town.The British arm of Danish beer giant Carlsberg said it is planning to shut the brewery and logistics operation at the site in the summer of 2027.Carlsberg said the closure move is driven by structural decline in the ale category and a “need to create greater long-term v…
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dailymail.comMarston's brewery in Burton-upon-Trent to be shut by owner Carlsberg
Carlsberg Britvic has announced it wants to close the Staffordshire site next summer, citing UK drinkers turning their backs on cask aes. Around 310 people work at the site.
Carlsberg Britvic Proposes Closing Marston's Brewery in Burton
Carlsberg Britvic has proposed a Marston’s Brewery closure that would end brewing at its historic site in Burton upon Trent in summer 2027. On Thursday, Oct. 8, 2026, Carlsberg Britvic told colleagues and trade unions it plans to shut the brewery and the primary logistics operation on the site, subject to consultation. About 310 roles...
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