Thornbridge Brewery reports 15% lager growth as Summer of Lager campaign builds towards Oktoberfest

Thornbridge Brewery has reported 15% year-on-year growth, with every single lager SKU up across its Summer of Lager campaign as the Bakewell brewer looks ahead to Oktoberfest celebrations.

The brewery's core lagers, Lukas, Bayern and Czech Mates, all grew over the period, underlining Thornbridge's ability to keep established brands relevant in a competitive category. Favorito volumes tripled, with the brewery already planning increased production for 2027 after demand outstripped supply. Its seasonal Continental Lager, Ster, sold out in just three days.

Simon Webster, Thornbridge Co-Founder and CEO, said: "In 2025 we brewed the 9th best-selling cask beer in the UK and this year we're increasing our lager sales by 15% year-on-year. It's a testament to the whole team in Bakewell that we've been able to achieve this.”

Thornbridge is building on this success with the debut of its first ever Radler this week: a lower ABV, lemon-infused version of Lukas, Helles Lager, designed to extend the brewery's lager range into a lighter, more refreshing format for the last stretch of summer.

The brewery will release a brand-new Fest Bier to celebrate Oktoberfest 2026, while bringing back their much-loved Wheat Beer, Heff, as they look to continue the positive momentum into the Autumn. 

Notes to editor

Thornbridge Brewery are based right in the heart of the Peak District and have been making great beer since 2005. They now sell beer all over the UK and into 40 different countries internationally while having won over 500 awards worldwide. 

These releases are available online at www.thornbridge.co.uk or via the sales team on sales@thornbridge.co.uk 

For further information and all other enquiries, please contact Simon Webster, CEO and Co-founder of Thornbridge Brewery simon.webster@thornbridge.co.uk