Yates Brewery (Westnewton, Cumbria)

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Courtesy Roy Denison

Yates Brewery, Ghyll Farm, Westnewton, Cumbria

Founded in 1986 by Peter Yates, who was formerly head brewer at Jennings in Cockermouth. It began as a home-built 8-barrel plant.

Taken over in 1998 by Graeme and Caroline Baxter, who previously owned High Force Brewery and Hotel in County Durham. Also traded as Yates & Baxter. Closed in 2017 on retirement of the owners.

Beer was reportedly brewed at Ghyll Farm in the early 20th century.


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