From 2002 to 2005 the Hop Back pub estate continued to grow with the acquisition of The Dolphin in Weymouth, The Southgate in Devizes, Salisbury’s The Duck Inn. and The Gluepot in Swindon.
Mr Phill Harding pours a swift pint at the
Opening of the Duck
In 2005 The Jolly Farmer lease was sold to Celtic Taverns. The beers continued to win awards, and were exported in cask form, albeit in relatively small quantities. Growth also came from listings in large “pub-co” estates such as Punch Taverns and particularly Enterprise Inns.
Award this year came from Tynemill pub Group with Summer Lightning getting Beer of the year. Volumes exceed 16,000 barrels
2006 sees the eighteenth birthday of Summer Lightning. There are further plans, not only to consolidate previous successes, but also to maintain the sure and steady growth the Hop Back Brewery prides itself on. There are plans a foot to add new acquisitions to the tied estate. Also keep your eyes open for a new continental style beer that is being researched and tested by our team.
The histroy of Hop Back is largely about starting from humble beginings as we all do; it has developed over time and will continue to go from strength to strength.
For the future we hope to be here to provide you all with our quality products you know and love! From all the staff at Hop Back we only have one thing left to say -
CHEERS!
