Harvey's brewer buys WJ King

Former Harvey's brewer Ian Burgess has purchased Horsham micro-brewer WJ King with business partner Nigel Lambe from Bill King.

Burgess spent 19 years at Harvey's in Lewes, Sussex and began his career at the Truman Brewery in Brick Lane, London.

"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," said Burgess.

"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."

He added: "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."

WJ King is set to launch a new beer in the next few weeks