We’ll raise a pint to that! New brewery takes shape
THE new Everards brewery near Fosse Park is taking shape, as newly-released photos show.
Due to open in late 2020, the brewery at Everards Meadows in Enderby has now been kitted out with brewing equipment.
Everards’ Castle Acres brewery was demolished in 2018 and now 16 stainless steel brewing vessels have been lifted into their new home.
Everards Meadows is a significant investment for the 170-year-old family business, and the building will be the first of its kind in the area.
Along with the modern brewery, it will feature a “flexible food and drink space”, a shop and offices.
Stephen Gould, managing director of Everards, said: “We were inspired by the type of interesting spaces they have in America and Australia, where you see lots of bars attached to breweries.
“So, we set out to create a vibrant space where people will be able to enjoy a pint looking directly at the brewery and this flexible space will also play host to tasting sessions, brewery tours and many other events.
“There will also be a store where visitors can purchase their favourite beers to enjoy at home.”
About £5.5 million has been invested in the new brewing equipment alone, supplied by Briggs of Burton, who are working with Everards on the design and engineering of the brewery.
Briggs are responsible for major brewing projects around the world and say they are excited to work on something so close to home.
Rob Buxton, managing director at Briggs of Burton, said: “We have worked with Everards on their previous breweries, including the previous Castle Acres brewery back in the early 1980s, so it’s a real privilege to be involved in their innovative new brewery, again here in their hometown.”
The next milestone for the development will be in January when the brewing tanks will be installed, ready for the completion of the building, which is due to open to the public in autumn 2020.