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Black Sheep Brewery Secured in Pre-Pack Sale to Saltaire-Backed Great British Drinks Company

A pre-pack sale to the Saltaire-backed Great British Drinks Company secures operations, protecting roughly 150 jobs.

Overview

  • FRP Advisory appointed administrators on January 22 and immediately completed a sale of Keystone Brewing Group’s business and assets.
  • All key operational assets transferred under the deal, allowing brewing and distribution to continue without interruption.
  • The acquisition safeguards about 145–150 roles across brands including Black Sheep and Purity at sites in Yorkshire and Warwickshire.
  • The new owners pledge more than £2 million to restore the breweries and rebuild supplier and customer relationships.
  • Published reports cite differing deal values, with figures reported in the range of approximately £4.5 million to £6.5 million.