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Case study 4 Red Bush Brewery

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Red Bush Brewery audio case study

Business description

Sam has worked on the family farm since the age of ten. Given the economic changes in farming, the family have been exploring ways of diversifying. Sam noticed a number of buildings on the farm were not being used and agreed with the family to use these buildings to set up a micro-brewery. Sam arranged the finance to purchase second-hand brewing equipment, employed a member of staff who had been made redundant from the brewing industry, and now produces 20,000 bottles of beer a year sold through local farmer’s markets and specialist shops. Sam helps out in the brewery when farm duties allow.

Staffing

One full time member, staff at farm help out as required.

Business requirements

Assets

Brewing and bottling equipment (owned).

Farm building (owned by farm).

Skills

Brewing expertise.

Turnover

£79,000.