Arran Brewing Company in administration

May 9 2008

PricewaterhouseCoopers appointed as administrators to island firm

THE award winning Arran Brewing Company has gone into administration.

The business has been trading since 2000 and produces dark, blonde and other beers from its custom built micro brewery in Cladoch on the island.

It has 11 staff and turnover of around £1 million.

Difficulties in getting products to market in sufficient volumes have caused cash flow problems.

Graham Martin, joint administrator and partner at PricewaterhouseCoopers, said: “The beer produced by The Arran Brewery Company has been very well received in its markets and has already won several awards. 

"We expect interest from parties who will have the ability to take the business to the next stage of its development in continuing to expand its brand presence and its channel to market. 

"The business will be of interest to an existing brewer seeking to add brands to its portfolio or an individual seeking to take advantage of the lifestyle afforded by operating such a business on the island.”