Welcome to Thorne Brewery
The Thorne Brewery Community Interest Company was created to bring brewing back to Thorne. We will be following in the tradition of Darley's Brewery which is now closed. In doing so we will create employment and training opportunities for local people by trading as a real ale brewery and visitor centre.
The company is working to promote Thorne, and our logo includes representations of the different aspects of the town. At the centre is the white rose of Yorkshire, behind this is an anchor. This symbolises the tradition of boat building which still goes on today. To the sides are wheat to show how important agriculture has been to the growth of the town, and above them are nightjars. This nocturnal bird can be found on the Thorne Moors, one of the most significant wetland areas in the UK.
The company is to sell 1,000 shares of £100 each, with the dividends being paid in our products (our beers). This will be of interest to those that love real ale or have an interest in the community, and will make a great present. The shares will help to finance the business and demonstrate our community ownership. Any remaining trading profits will be ploughed back into the Company and the community to support our aims.
Significant progress has been made including the ordering of a brew plant and rediscovering the original Darley's recipes. Once the remaining start up funds are secured the brewery will be able to start producing our flagship beer Thorne Best Bitter. We are working towards having our beer on the market by March 2009.
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Chief Executive
