Oktoberfest: Raise a glass to these 4 glorious breweries!

Cheers! Prost! Salute! Toast your friends with exceptional beer this year to celebrate Oktoberfest. Ignite your taste buds and try something new with our recommended selection of pale ales, dark ales and lagers – all from fantastic businesses across the UK that have flourished thanks to Funding Circle investors.

1. Hackney Brewery

Hackney Brewery was established in 2011 to bring top-quality, locally-produced beer to the thirsty drinkers of London. The brewery produce a range of beers including a Golden Ale, an American Pale Ale and a fruity Raspberry Kristallweizen – brewed with real berries! In order to buy a new fermenter and increase production, Hackney Brewery borrowed £30,000 from 451 investors. We visited the team last year to see their new fermenter in action.

2. Leeds Brewery

Leeds Brewery, founded by two university friends, first opened its doors in 2007 and since then has become the largest brewery in Leeds. Using only the finest possible ingredients, the brewers produce an array of unique beers such as Monsoon Pale Ale, Gingerbread Stout and our autumn favourite, American Pumpkin Ale. To help with working capital, Leeds Brewery have borrowed £250,000 across 3 loans from 981 investors.

3. Ashridge Cider

Fancy a refreshing cider instead? Ashridge Cider brew a lovely selection of organic ciders such as an Elderflower cider, a Devon Blush and their famous Sparkling Vintage Brut Cider which was featured on the Daily Telegraph’s ‘50 Foods to Try Before you Die’ list! In order to invest in a new cider mill and press to keep up with growing demand, Ashridge Cider has accessed £86,000 from Funding Circle.

4. Roosters

And finally, born in 1993, Roosters Brewery is run by a father and his two sons in beautiful Yorkshire. Having invested in their own canning line in 2014, the company now stock their beer in casks, kegs, bottles and cans for their customers to enjoy. Whether you prefer a pale ale, an IPA, or something a bit different such as their traditional coffee porter, Rooster’s have a beer to suit you. Due to the growing popularity of their products, Rooster’s Brewery borrowed £150,000 across 2 loans to help meet this demand.

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