Let the beers flow for new venture
A new micropub showcasing the best from local brewers has opened in Hassocks after winning the approval of the local community and Mid Sussex District Council. BN6 Craft Beer and Tap is based where the old Costa Coffee used to be in Keymer Road, and is run by Duncan James Lane who also owns Hurst Brewery.
A new micropub opened in Hassocks last Thursday (February 3) after winning the approval of the local community and Mid Sussex District Council.
Ale enthusiasts can find BN6 Craft Beer and Tap where the old Costa Coffee used to be in Keymer Road.
It is a new business from Duncan James Lane who owns Hurst Brewery.
“People we’ve spoken to on social media have all been incredibly supportive,” said Duncan, 48, who lives in Hurstpierpoint with his wife Fleur and their two daughters.
“It’s been procession a of constant people knocking on the door and asking ‘when are you opening?’” he said.
Duncan recently got the go-ahead from the council to convert the closed coffee shop into a micropub that sells beers and ales to drink inside or take away.
The main goal, he said, is to champion independent breweries in Sussex.
“There are an awful lot of breweries in Sussex with an awful lot of very good beer,” said Duncan, giving examples like Beak Brewery in Lewes, Bestens Brewery in Horsham and Burning Sky Brewery in Firle.
The secondary goal is to provide what a more ‘traditional pub’ would offer.
“There’s no music, no gaming or gambling machines,” said Duncan, adding that BN6 is a place for people who want to talk or play cards.
It aims to be environmentally friendly too, he said, getting supplies within Sussex to keep its carbon footprint small.
“It’s very much micro in its stature, specialising in serving rather than having every single drink that there is under the sun,” said Duncan.
“We’ve got some very good local gins coming up and some local wine as well,” he said.
The business also offers drinks in smaller measures like a third of a pint, said Duncan, which means customers can try a variety of different things instead of getting a pint of just one particular brand.