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  • An insight in to Unsworths Yard Brewery

    Unsworths Yard Brewery first opened in 2012 by brothers Peter and David Unsworth which is located in the beautiful village of Cartmel. The yard that gives the brewery its name was developed by the brothers from their family’s haulage and garage business which had previously operated on site, opposite Cartmel Priory since 1922.

    Unsworths Yard Brewery

    The brewery operates an all – stainless steel plant which produces enough beer to supply casks for house beers, to a number of Cartmel Peninsula pubs. A high proportion of the beer produced is bottled for distribution to a very small and select group of local retailers and restaurants including Green’s.  If you would like to sample one of the beers the brewery operates an ‘open – door’ policy which welcomes visitors every day to its small tap room bar where beer can be bought or sampled in full view of the brewery vessels and process.

    Our social media guru, Holly Goddard contacted Peter from Unsworth’s Yard Brewery to find out more.

    Peter Unsworth

    What made you want to run and start the brewery?

    “In 2010 my brother, David, and I opened Unsworth’s Yard, a small development in Cartmel. The yard had been our family garage and haulage business. After seeing the yard buildings filled, very successfully, by Cartmel Cheeses, a bakery, David’s wine shop and JCA Architects, we decided to add a small brewery in to the last vacant unit. We bought some kit and I started making beer.”

    How long have you been running the brewery?

    “We brewed our first beer in January 2012 and have now produced well over half a million pints of great beer from what is a pretty tiny space.”

    What is involved in making the perfect beer?

    “Quality kit; the best ingredients, including good water; a brewing process that doesn’t compromise for the sake of speed or cost; and, like anything creative, plenty of love.”

    The brewhouse - Unsworths Yard Brewery

    What do you enjoy making the beers and running the brewery?

    “I’ve always worked in manufacturing and I’ve always wanted to run my own business. Here, we are right in front of our customers. Our beer is being served in our bar as we are working in the brewery so we have no hiding place, our beer always has to be top-class and we love consistently achieving that.”

    Out of all Unsworth's Yard Brewery beers, which one is your favourite?

    “Ha ha, can’t have a favourite I love them all. However, Last Wolf is a bit special – a beer with proper character.”

    What do you enjoy most about living in Cartmel?

    “I’ve lived in Cartmel all my life and doubt I’ll live anywhere else. It’s thriving as a result of hard work and investment, by lots of business owners, but the things that make it really special are still the Priory, Cartmel Races, the village schools, the beautiful Cartmel Valley countryside and the feeling that this remains a unique place.”

    You can enjoy Unsworth’s Yard Brewery beers here at Greens which have been paired with some of our most popular dishes off our menu.  Choose from ‘Land of Cartmel’, ‘Cartmel Peninsula’, ‘The Last Wolf’, ‘Crusader Gold’ or ‘The Flookburgh Cockler’.  We look forward to seeing your pairing on your next visit.

    To find out more about Unsworths Yard Brewery and their beers visit https://www.unsworthsyard.co.uk/