Yates Brewery (Westnewton, Cumbria)
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Yates Brewery Ltd, Ghyll Farm, Westnewton, Cumbria CA7 3NX
Beer was reportedly brewed at Ghyll Farm in the early 20th century.
The first of Cumbria's new generation of breweries, founded in 1986 by Peter Yates, who was formerly head brewer at Jennings in Cockermouth. It began as a home-built 8-barrel plant, and later expanded to 20 barrels. 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.
