East Sussex brewer appointed head brewer after five years

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 14 Oct, 06:04 · Archive

James Brock has become head brewer at Three Acre Brewery in Blackboys after five years with the company.

James Brock has been appointed head brewer at Three Acre Brewery in Blackboys, East Sussex, after five years with the company. He joined the brewery with no previous brewing experience but has since pursued professional qualifications and hands-on learning. His Amarillo Pale Ale has become one of the brewery's top sellers, and he has also developed Chocolate Oat Stout and Azacsa Haze.

Brock said: 'When I started at Three Acre, over five years ago, I was excited at the prospect of becoming a brewer. Now, all these years later, achieving the role of head brewer feels like a dream come true.' He also noted the brewery's growth during his tenure: 'When I joined, we had three little fermentation tanks capable of 2,500 litres in total. Today we have got 40,000-litre capacity.'

Jamie Newton, operations director and co-founder of Three Acre Brewery, said: 'The first time we met James it was clear that, despite no brewery experience, he had an enormous passion and would be an asset to the team here at Three Acre. He's worked and studied hard over the past few years and I am delighted that he's able to take up the helm at what is an exciting time for the brewery.'

How it is being reported

• East Sussex brewer appointed head brewer after five-year journeyA new head brewer has been appointed at an East Sussex brewery.The Argus · 14 Oct, 05:00
• From classical singer to head brewer -Sussex craft brewery appoints key positionSee the latest news from Your World at https://www.sussexexpress.co.uk/your-worldChichester Observer · 12 Oct, 11:31

In this story: James Brock · Three Acre Brewery · Blackboys · Jamie Newton

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