Firebrand Brewing Co. Invests to Meet Increasing Demand
- Guild Secretary
- Jul 30
- 3 min read
Cornwall’s Firebrand Brewing Co. has just installed two new 7,500 litre fermentation vessels to boost their brewing capacity, as demand for their alcoholic and non-alcoholic beers continues to rocket.
Joe Thompson, Co-owner and Head Brewer at Firebrand Brewing Co. explains: “We started 2025 with the busiest January ever and each month sales have continued to soar, outstripping previous years and leaving us working hard to deliver our maximum output, but still struggling to quench the thirst for our beer. We believe that this is an upward trend so we decided to invest in two additional fermentation vessels. We are delighted that these have now been installed and we hope that the extra 15,000 litres will ensure we always have our customers’ favourite beers in stock.”
The two new tanks will increase Firebrand’s brewing capability by 30% and the company has also invested in a new delivery van to meet the continually expanding local delivery schedule.
Joe continues: “We have seen huge growth in our sales nationwide since we launched our first non-alcoholic beer, Shorebreak, and we desperately need to be able to produce more. We also need to increase the volume of Helles Beach, our much-loved Cornish Lager, particularly in the summer months. Our latest investments will give us the ability and flexibility that we need to continue to grow and to make sure our customers always have a cold pint of Firebrand beer to hand.”
Firebrand Brewing Co.’s Shorebreak is an alcohol-free hazy pale and Helles Beach is a Cornish Lager. Both have been lovingly crafted in Cornwall and are gluten free. For further information on Firebrand Brewing Co. please visit www.firebrandbrewing.co.uk or follow them on X, Facebook and Instagram.
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EDITOR’S NOTES:
Founded in 2013, independent Firebrand Brewing Co. is based in Launceston, Cornwall. Head brewer and co-owner, Joe Thompson, started brewing in 2009 at which time he was the youngest brewer in the country at 21 years old. Originally working with Penpont Brewery, which focused on traditional ales, he wanted to brew a more modern style so created Firebrand Brewing Co. Passionate about brewing a high-quality product, Joe has instilled in his team the importance of using the best ingredients from around the world to create Firebrand’s beers.
Firebrand Brewing Co.’s range of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beers are available from their shop and independent retailers across Cornwall and beyond. They are also enjoyed in top hospitality venues including Adam Handling’s The Tartan Fox, Newquay, The Scarlet Hotel, Mawgan Porth, The Pig at Harlyn Bay, Nancarrow Farm in Truro, Prawn on The Lawn, London and many more.
Originally based in a converted milking parlour on the untamed edge of Bodmin Moor, in 2021 they moved to larger premises in Launceston. This has enabled Firebrand Brewing Co. to brew more beer and add a taproom and a shop. They see their new home as a place for the community to gather, drink, and eat and they regularly host brewery tours, tastings, music nights and other events.
For further information, photography, samples or an interview with Joe Thompson, Head Brewer at Firebrand Brewing Co., please contact:
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