Rotherham micro-brewery forced to call time following "difficult trading period"

Wentworth Brewery, a commercial tenant on Wentworth Estate in Rotherham, has ceased to trade.

The independent brewery, based in the former Power House to the Estate, stopped brewing last week.

Jeremy Bleazard of XL Business Solutions has convened a meeting of Creditors; a precursor to his appointment as Liquidator.

Mr Bleazard commented: “The brewery has experienced a difficult trading period, due mainly to issues associated with meeting its duty and tax commitments. Prior to these issues the brewery had operated viably.”

Walker Singleton, a West Yorkshire-based chartered surveyor, has been appointed to advise over the realisation of assets.

Daniel Hey of Walker Singleton stated: “Significant investment has been committed to the installation of both the brewery and bottling plant. The brewery has benefited from the support and association of the Wentworth Estate, not just in its name.

“As landlords, the Estate has indicated a willingness to talk to prospective tenants over continued occupancy of the property which opens the opportunity for an astute buyer, recognising the current resurgence and demand for craft ales, to acquire a ‘turn-key’ microbrewery.”

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