The historic Jennings Brewery, in Cockermouth, Cumbria, closed by Carlsberg Marston’s, has been acquired by two local business owners and entrepreneurs. The brewery has been purchased for an undisclosed sum by Kurt Canfield, chief executive of specialist engineering business Delkia, and Rebecca Canfield, proprietor of wine and spirits company Wine and the Wood. The deal involves the transfer of rights to the Jennings brand, including all trademarks, intellectual property, and recipes. “As lifelong residents of West Cumbria, we have cherished Jennings Brewery and its beer for many years,” said Rebecca. “Preserving the heritage of the brewery and the maltings building, which are integral to our community, is of utmost importance to us. We are delighted to bring Jennings back to the local area and to have it once again run by a family-owned business. The project is expected to create several new jobs in the area, including the appointment of a head brewer, a brewing team, and a local sales and marketing force. BEER TODAY