Ridgeway Brewery

Ridgeway Brewery, founded in 2002 by Peter Scholey, has been acquired by Surrey-based Crafty Brewing, established by Luke Herman in 2014. The transaction, advised by KBS Corporate, aims to combine the expertise of two high-quality beer producers with a shared vision for environmentally considerate brewing and expands their combined production capabilities to 100,000 litres per week for broader distribution.

Summary of transaction details:

• Value: Not disclosed
• Sector: Consumer Goods (Brewing)
• Advisor: KBS Corporate
• Key Entities: Target: Ridgeway Brewery; Acquirer: Crafty Brewing; Founder/Seller: Peter Scholey; Acquirer Founder: Luke Herman
• Location: Ridgeway Brewery (Pulborough, West Sussex), Crafty Brewing (Surrey)

Note: This acquisition is set to enhance both companies' market presence and production capacity, leveraging Peter Scholey's deep industry knowledge and Luke Herman's modern brewing approach to meet growing consumer demand for quality craft beers across various distribution channels.