Broads Brewing buys site

Norfolk Broads Brewing company, which trades as Humpty Dumpty, has bought the freehold of its brewery site.

The firm bought outright the brewery business in Reedham as a going concern in September 2006. It initially signed a five-year lease on the premises, but has now purchased the freehold site, which includes the brewery shop and outbuildings.

Craig Fermoy, partner and head brewer, said: "These premises are ideal for a brewery and are well suited to our growing business. With our position secured, we can now concentrate on making investments to increase our efficiency and boost our output."

Lesley George, partner and business manager, said: "Buying the freehold ensures our future and removes uncertainty from our business. We've had an enthusiastic reception throughout East Anglia and are looking forward to continuing our involvement with the Broadland community."

Humpty Dumpty Brewery was founded in 1998 at the now closed Railway Tavern in Reedham and moved to its current premises in 2001.

Norfolk Broads Brewing bought the brewery in 2006 and has continued to grow the business by bringing quality real ales to the East Anglian market.