Sunrise Beverages, which owns a portfolio of independent beer brands, has made a £100,000 investment into one of its breweries to enhance overall production capabilities and efficiencies.
After acquiring a number of brands over the last four years – with the aim of growing them whilst preserving their unique identities, and hoping to build opportunities for its brands and streamline production – it has now revealed a sizeable investment into Curious Brewery in Ashford.
The investment will enhance production capabilities at Curious Brewery, automating part of the packaging line and pasteuriser, and it also includes the implementation of world-class manufacturing standards such as structured 5S management – which will allow the business to optimise the brewing process and continue to enhance quality assurance.
“Curious Brewery operates under the leadership of two Master Brewers, reinforcing our commitment to brewing excellence, quality control and continuous improvement,” explains Richard Mather, CEO at Sunrise Beverages. “Beyond the brewery itself, the Curious Taproom has also undergone a major transformation. In partnership with the exceptional team at Swan the Globe, the venue now offers a refined, chef-led menu and an elevated dining experience, further strengthening Ashford’s position as a destination for premium food and drink.”
This has been an on-going investment in Curious Brewery, since beginning in late 2024, with the installation of a Flash Pasteuriser to allow for processing of Efes beer, followed by the purchase of a keg washer this year.
