Ian Burgess and Nigel Lambe are delighted to announce that they have purchased WJ King, the Sussex based brewery from Bill King who is retiring.

Ian is renowned as one of the best brewers in the country having spent the past 19 years as number 2 Brewer in Harvey’s of Lewes where he created and produced a cabinet full of award winning beers.

Prior to Harvey’s, Ian began his brewing career in the world famous Truman Brewery in Brick Lane in London in 1976.

Commenting on his move Ian said “Having been a number 2 brewer at such an amazing institution as Harvey’s has taught me all I could every need to know about making fantastic quality and very consistent beer. Now having the opportunity to team up with an experienced businessman such as Nigel to buy our own Brewery was a once in a life time chance that was too good to miss”.

We will retain all of the best aspects of the business Bill King created including all of our fantastic staff and we will look for ways to increase the range of award winning beers that we offer our customers and very loyal drinkers.

On a practical basis, you should see no immediate changes, but please feel free to call if we can be of any assistance.