Carlsberg to close historic brewery putting hundreds of jobs at risk

• Carlsberg Britvic has announced plans to close the historic Marston’s Brewery in Burton-upon-Trent by summer 2027, putting around 310 jobs at risk.
• The closure will end nearly two centuries of brewing history at the Staffordshire site, which was founded by John Marston in 1834.
• Carlsberg attributed the decision to a steep decline in UK cask ale demand, noting that market volumes have more than halved in under a decade.
• While major brands like Hobgoblin, McEwan’s and Brooklyn will continue production elsewhere, smaller regional cask ale brands are set to be sold.
• Chief executive Paul Davies confirmed the site and logistics operations will continue to run during a consultation and transition period.

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310 jobs at risk as Carlsberg announces shock closure of historic Marston’s Brewery