Wild Beer Co, the popular West Country brewery that collapsed into administration in December, has agreed a deal with a Kent-based brewery that will save a handful of jobs. Curious Brewery in Ashworth has bought the beer, brands and intellectual property of Wild Beer Co, which also has a taproom - Wild Beer - at Bristol's Wapping Wharf.
The craft beer company was founded by Andrew Cooper and Brett Ellis in 2012 after the duo met while working at the Bristol Beer Factory. The founders said last month they were "heartbroken" their business had entered administration after facing "adverse trading conditions", including Covid, the loss of export sales, spiralling production costs, soaring inflation, and an increase of interest rates.
Wild Beer's Bristol taproom has continued to trade since last month's announcement, writing on Instagram at the time: "All reservations are still honoured...please come and support us, there is still beer flowing and much alcohol to enjoy!"
