Boost in capacity elevating Firebrand Brewing Co. to new heights

Firebrand Brewing Co. in Cornwall has installed two more 7,500-litre fermentation containers to expand its brewing capacity in response to rising demand for both alcoholic and non-alcoholic brews.

Joe Thompson, co-owner and head brewer at Firebrand Brewing Co. (pictured) says after starting in 2025 with the “busiest January ever”, each month sales has seen continue to soar, outstripping previous years and leaving the business “working hard to deliver our maximum output, but still struggling to quench the thirst for our beer”.

Thompson adds: “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 Thompson 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.