Cheers to a brighter future 

£40,000 investment by Arkell’s ensures brewing continues

 

Arkell’s has invested £40,000 in new equipment at its Kingsdown Brewery in response to continuing strong demand for its brewery-conditioned beer.

Last week the Mayor of Swindon, Councillor Steve Wakefield, turned on the new internal washer and keg filler at the brewery to ensure continued supply of Arkell’s brewery-conditioned beers, highlighting the company’s commitment to brewing in Swindon. 

 

Investing in the future: Swindon Mayor Steve Wakefield and Don Bracher at Arkell's Brewery

“Our existing equipment was old and increasingly challenging for our engineers to maintain," commented Arkell’s Head Brewer, Don Bracher.

"This new equipment, which comes from The Czech Republic, means we can continue production of our brewery-conditioned smooth ale for years to come.”

Arkell’s produces both brewery conditioned ales, where the secondary fermentation takes place in the brewery’s tanks, the beer is chilled, filtered bright and delivered to its pubs ready to drink, and cask-conditioned ales where the secondary fermentation process happens in the cask at the brewery and pubs landlords allow the beer to settle when it’s delivered to the pub, before serving. 

“Whilst our beautiful brewery is over 160 years’ old and the way we brew hasn’t changed much for generations," said James Arkell, chairman of Arkell’s Brewery.

 

"That doesn’t mean that we shouldn’t replace equipment which is not longer up to the job, investing in the right equipment is essential for a brewery such as Arkell’s to maintain the quality of our beers.”