Acclaimed brewery announces its closure
AN AWARD-WINNING brewery will close this year.
Chapter Brewing has been based in Sutton Weaver at the border of Runcorn and Frodsham for eight years. It describes itself as a small, independent outfit producing diverse beer, inspired by literature.
The brewery’s beer is found in many pubs across Merseyside and at festivals in the region. However, it has announced that it will cease operating in June, after a final run of festivals.
In a statement posted on Instagram, the brewery said: “After eight years of fun, freneticism and fulfilment, it is time to close the book on Chapter Brewing. We have had the privilege of making beer for you all and being alongside you drinking it: whether that is at the Tap, at a festival, online during lockdown or, most likely, at one of the many fabulous bars that we have delivered to and frequent ourselves. However, the time is right to finish this particular story.
“We have won awards. We have made friends. We have made something. Not a bad outcome.
“We are going to be trading until June and will be attending some gorgeous festivals in the meantime: Chester Craft Beer Fest, Fyne Fest and our final appearance at one that was also our first - Liverpool Craft Beer Expo. We have a couple more brews scheduled and some new releases upcoming so look out for those.
“The three-time Halton CAMRA Pub of The Year Chapter Tap over by the Weaver Navigation will be open every Friday and Saturday until the end of June and we may chuck in a few extra dates and dos before then keep those eyes peeled.
“Trade friends: thank you for everything. We have some beers that need homes so get in touch.
“Thank you all for your support, encouragement and, most importantly, for drinking in every Chapter.”
Earlier this year, Chapter won a national award for its 5.5% Smoked Porter Dead Man’s Fist. The beer won the gold medal in the speciality beers category at this year’s Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA) Champion Winter Beer of Britain competition.