Tim ‘proud to inherit’ head brewer role at Driftwood

TIM Lawrence has been named the new head brewer at a popular seaside microbrewery.

Tim steps up from his role as brewer’s assistant at the Driftwood Spars Brewery in Trevaunance Cove, St Agnes, after the departure of Mike Mason. Mike left Driftwood Spars to pursue his dream of creating his own brewery, Mason Brewing Co.

Tim said: “I’ll miss working with Mike, but I’m sure we’ll be calling each other up to exchange ideas and arrange tasting sessions.

“However, I’ve got a lot of love for this little brewery and I’m really proud to have inherited the mantle from Mike and Pete before him.

“Owner Louise and I have a similar ethos when it comes to brewing, so I’m looking forward to busy and fulfilling days ahead, as we look to innovate as well as preserve the amazing legacy of the last 20-plus years.”

Between stints at the brewery, Tim worked at Falmouth’s much-loved craft beer spot – Beerwolf – for sev

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I’ve got a lot of love for this little brewery and I’m really proud to have inherited the mantle

Tim Lawrence

eral years, and is a passionate advocate of small batch brewing.

Owner Louise Treseder said: “Mike has been a fantastic head brewer, and we wish him all the very best in his own pursuits.”

She added: “Tim has worked alongside Mike for almost the whole of his tenure, so he’s the perfect person to take charge for this next phase of the brewery’s life. Before that he also worked closely with our founding brewer Pete Martin and it’s brilliant to know that Pete’s craftsmanship and inventiveness has been passed along.”