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Where to start! As a man surely too ‘mature’ for his levels of drive and energy, Andrew has used his wide-ranging experience of many years in the brewing industry to create and run a brewery that aims to give the customer exactly what they want! Sales, Marketing, Finance, Logistics, Planning, Development and the all-important Quality Control are all in a day’s work for Andrew and, as in any small, hard-working business, he’s just great on the fork-lift.

Brewing Director

Having worked in nursing, PR and higher education Andrea took up the challenge when husband Andrew suggested she become a brewer. Following a first-class apprenticeship with Sara Barton at Brewster’s Brewery and studies at Brewlab in Sunderland, she has gone on to create national award-winning beers, loving every brew-day working in her ‘giant’s kitchen’ with the wonderful malts, hops and yeast that give Charnwood Brewery beers that special something. Andrea has now retired from the day to day brewing.

Head Brewer

Having originally come to Loughborough for its university, Andy is known to many in the area as a much-loved ex local Landlord. With his fine palate, deep knowledge and love of beer, ability to fix stuff and enviable blackboard skills, the brewery quickly snapped him up as its first full-time employee. Andy’s quickly progressed to become a Brewer designing his own fantastic beers in 2017, recipes, names, pump clips and all.

Assistant Brewer

Sarah is a jack of all trades. One day you will find her brewing, then another you may find her racking, delivering or even pulling a pint or two in The Hallcroft Tap and Sorrel Fox. She has even been seen unloading deliveries on the forklift truck on occasion. As if she is not busy enough, at the ripe old age of 30 something, she decided it was a good idea to take up weightlifting and playing Rugby for Sileby Vikings Ladies. Will she ever sit still for more than 5 minutes??

Administrator

With a focus on bookkeeping and systems both here at the brewery and in our micropubs, Liz brings a wealth of experience in administration from many years working at Loughborough University. Liz has learnt how to keep Andrew in check, mostly with home-made cheese scones. You will also find Liz working in the brewery shop.

Brewery Assistant

Tyrone started his working life in production; he spent 12 years making wonderful celebratory cakes and deserts at David North in Rothley. After a couple of years in the wilderness he’s back helping produce happy beer. Tyrone lives within walking distance of the Hall Croft Tap where he and his dog Loki seem to migrate (when his wife Jane isn’t looking!!)

Sales and Marketing

Becca joined the brewery in 2024, after a formative career working in marketing with some pretty big brands. These days, she’s swapped flogging wiper blades for beer.

Becca looks after the marketing and social media, as well as taking orders from our Loughborough pub community. When she’s not behind a screen, you’ll often find her in the brewery shop or pulling the odd pint at the Fox Cub. Basically, if there’s beer involved, there’s a good chance Becca isn’t far away!

Manager, The Fox Cub

Martin joined the gang in 2025 after years in hospitality and the festival circuit. Having lived in Charnwood for nearly 20 years, he finally got his chance to swap pizza’s for pints at the Fox Cub (until Martin decided that pizza and beer is a match made in heaven and now gets them in on a Thursday evening)

For Martin, it’s all about the people (and the dogs!) that make the Fox Cub special. Wherever Martin is, his four-legged bestie Freddie is by his side. At the Fox Cub, expect a warm welcome, a treat for your four-legged friend, plenty of events and, naturally, a good selection of beer.

Manager, The Sorrel Fox

Stacey swapped running her own events business for running the Sorrel Fox in 2025 and hasn’t looked back. For Stacey, it’s the people that make the pub. She knows her regulars by name and, more importantly, knows exactly what they’re drinking, so there’s a good chance their usual will already be waiting at the bar! With many of her customers calling the Sorrel Fox their second home; a brilliant team, a cozy pub and a Sunday cheese selection and you’ve got Stacey’s idea of a pretty perfect pub.

Manager, Hall Croft Tap

Victoria has called the village home for over 30 years, and her son learned to ride a bicycle in the grounds of the pub in it’s former glory as a bicycle shop. Having run her own pub before, she’s delighted to be back doing what she loves – bringing people together over a good pint and a good chat. She loves the community spirit at the Hall Croft and, no matter whether you’re visiting with friends or alone there is always a friendly face to welcome you and chat.