Liberation Brewing Co. has confirmed it will close its Jersey brewery in October 2025, with all future production relocating to Somerset in the UK.
The move will bring an end to brewing at Tregear House, a site long associated with the company’s award-winning ales.
The Butcombe Group, which owns Liberation Brewing Co., said the decision was the result of rising costs and the difficulty of maintaining a viable brewing operation on the island. After reviewing the sustainability of local production, the group concluded that relocating was the only way to safeguard the brand’s future.
Head Brewer Pat Dean will transfer to Somerset, where he will work alongside Butcombe Group Head Brewer Mike Jordan. Pat Dean will continue to oversee the production of Liberation Ales, ensuring that recipes and methods remain consistent. Some of the small-batch brewing equipment will also be moved across to the UK.
Mike Jordan, Butcombe Group’s Head Brewer, said: “I’m really excited about the move to Somerset and the opportunity to help preserve the legacy of Liberation Brewery. This move allows us to continue brewing some of the best ales in the world and to further develop our small batch cask programme.”
The closure of the Jersey brewery represents a significant shift for the company, which has been part of the island’s brewing tradition for generations. Liberation’s wholesale and distribution business will remain based at Tregear House on Longueville Road.
