·E22

Building an Independent Brewery on the Isle of Man

March 2

45 mins

Episode Description

In this episode of The Beer Rep Chats With, Martin sits down with Elizabeth Townsend, co-founder of Kerroo Brewing on the Isle of Man, to explore the realities of building an independent brewery in a unique island environment.

Elizabeth shares the story behind starting Kerroo Brewing, the motivations that drove her into brewing, and how location influences everything from sourcing ingredients and logistics to distribution and community connection. We discuss the opportunities and challenges of brewing outside major UK beer hubs, access to market, and how independent breweries can carve out their identity while staying true to quality and sustainability.

From early beginnings to future ambitions, this conversation offers an honest insight into the resilience, creativity, and passion required to build a modern independent brewery.

Kerroo Links:

Website - https://kerroo.myshopify.com/

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/kerroobrewing

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/kerroobrewing

Untappd - https://untappd.com/v/kerroo-brewing-company/12535581

Chapters:

00:00 - Introduction & Beginnings

03:16 - Deciding to Start a Brewery Together

05:13 - The Isle of Man Beer Scene

06:54 - The Reality of Starting Up

08:56 - Craft Inspiration & Influence

11:16 - Opening the Taproom Before the Brewery