Pictured, from left to right, are Tom Summerscales, of Amity Brew Co; Mike Barber, of Finance Yorkshire; Josh Waldock, of Amity Brew Co; Alex McWhirter, Finance Yorkshire chief executive; and Richard Degnan, Amity Brew Co's co-founder — Pictured, from left to right, are Tom Summerscales, of Amity Brew Co; Mike Barber, of Finance Yorkshire; Josh Waldock, Amity Brew Co's sales and events manager; Alex McWhirter, Finance Yorkshire chief executive; and Richard Degnan, Amity Brew Co's co-founder

Cheers! Brewer expands with £150,000 backing

A beer maker has unveiled international expansion plans after securing six-figure support.

Amity Brew Co is targeting Europe and Asia following £150,000 Finance Yorkshire backing.

Bosses say its blueprint will be powered by a new Bradford-based production site, with Josh Waldock appointed sales and events manager to support its growth plans.

Rich Degnan, who co-founded Amity Brew Co with Russell Clarke, said: “Our new brewery operation will enable us to stay true to our vision of community, friendship and good beer, while extending our reach to a much wider customer base.”

Josh added: “I’m excited to be part of Amity as we build something special in Bradford and beyond.”

Amity Brew Co was supported by Finance Yorkshire’s loan fund.

Alex McWhirter, Finance Yorkshire chief executive, added: “The Amity Brew team has established a solid and exciting brand, which is ready to broaden its appeal to new and developing overseas markets.”

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