Montys brew business expansion, Monty’s Brewery based in Montgomery, Powys, have picked up a variety of awards for their outstanding range of products in recent years, including Insider’s prestigious Made in Wales Award within the Food & Drink category, as well a Gold Award in the Wales and West SIBA competition for their famous Monty’s Red IPA.
Monty’s Brewery, award-winning brewers of Welsh beers, ales, and stouts, is delighted to share news of investment from renowned entrepreneur, Mike Harris, who has acquired a 51% stake in the company in line with ambitious growth plans.
All products currently produced by Monty’s Brewery, including their various ales, stouts, and gluten-free beers, will continue to be produced and will still be available through existing outlets, with plans for further growth on a national scale currently in the works, emphasising that Montys brew business expansion.
The acquisition is the first brewing acquisition made by Mike Harris’s investment vehicle, Ubuntu Business Holdings Ltd, with others expected on the Horizon. It follows Harris’s recent acquisition of Welshpool’s award-winning distillery, Henstone Distillery, as Ubuntu continue to expand on their operations across Wales and beyond.
Speaking on his excitement, Founder of Ubuntu Business Holdings Ltd and Chairman at The New Saints FC, said:
“This is a really exciting day for both myself and the team at Ubuntu Business Holdings Ltd. Monty’s Brewery has an excellent range of products on offer, frequently enjoyed by those across Powys and beyond.
“As one of the region’s most popular breweries, I’m excited to help Monty’s Brewery increase production and distribution on a national scale.”
Also speaking on the acquisition, Russ Honeyman, Commercial Director at Monty’s Brewery, said:
“This is a fantastic opportunity for us here at Monty’s Brewery. Mike has always had strong visions for the local area and community, as highlighted through his incredible work with The New Saints FC.
We are looking forward to sharing our multi-award winning beers with a wider audience and creating new products to add to The Monty’s Range.”
Montys brew business expansion comes after other much smaller collaborations in the past such as brewing a Navigation Ale to support the restoration of the Montgomery Canal.
Another celebration was the re-enactment of the Treaty of Montgomery organised by the Montgomery Town Council celebrating this historic meeting on September 29, 1267 between King Henry III and Llywelyn ap Gruffydd, Prince of Gwynedd, at Rhydwhyman Ford, Caerhowell was the first and only time that an English ruler has recognised the right of a Welsh prince to rule over Wales. Monty’s Brewery brewed a celebratory brew to mark the occasion and celebratory weekend.
For the full range of products from Monty’s Brewery go to www.montysbrewery.co.uk
