Liberation Brewery to Close After 150 Years: Production Moves to Britain.

According to The Sun: The well-known brewery, which has been in operation for 150 years, has decided to cease production and move to another location to secure its future.

This brewery, which remained active during both world wars, is relocating to Somerset to reduce costs.

Liberation is the only major brewery on Jersey supplying its product to over 130 pubs in Britain and has always taken pride in its local production.

However, the parent company Butcombe Group stated that it is no longer feasible to continue production at Tregear House in St. Saviour due to “dramatic rises in costs over the past few years.”

Unfortunately, during the relocation, job losses are expected, although the exact figures are currently unknown.

“To enable the continued production of award-winning Liberation beers sustainably, starting October 2025, Butcombe Group will relocate all operations from Jersey to Somerset in the UK.”

“Pat Dean, head brewer of Liberation Brewing Co, will be transferred and will continue to oversee the production of Liberation beers, passing on his many years of knowledge and experience to ensure the production of our award-winning beers using the same high-quality methods and ingredients.”

Company representatives noted: “Costs of brewing, operating the plant, and other known business expenditures have sharply increased over the past few years.”

“To continue to run a viable brewing business, we assessed the current viability of the Jersey brewery and made this difficult decision to close the Tregear House brewery in October.”

However, the warehouse, distribution business, offices, and Liberation shop in Jersey will remain unchanged.

Butcombe is working with staff to find solutions and provide support during this challenging time.

The company is also implementing measures to avoid issues in supply chains.

“I am really moved by the move to Somerset and the opportunity to help preserve the heritage of Liberation Brewery,” stated Mike Jordan, head brewer of Butcombe Group.

“This move allows us to continue producing some of the best ales in the world and to develop our small-batch brewing program.”

Liberation assured that the same recipes and ingredients will continue to be used at the new brewery in Somerset. Prices will remain unchanged, and the Liberation brand will continue to exist.

Some equipment used in Jersey will be relocated, while others will be given to local museums to share the history of brewing on the island.

Matt Topman, co-founder of the smaller Stinky Bay Brewery Co, remarked: “I find this very upsetting; I worry about the guys at Liberation.”

“This is real life, especially when employees have put so much effort over the years to maintain this local tradition.”

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The situation with closures in retail continues to raise concerns as companies strive to optimize their costs and adjust to new economic conditions.