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Carlsberg to shut historic Marston’s Brewery with 310 jobs at risk

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Saker-Clark, H. (2026, October 8). Carlsberg to shut historic Marston’s Brewery with 310 jobs at risk. Evening Standard. https://www.standard.co.uk/news/uk/carlsberg-brewery-paul-davies-danish-british-b1300071.html

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Carlsberg announced plans to close Marston’s historic brewery on Shobnall Road in Burton upon Trent, putting 310 jobs at risk. The closure is due to declining ale sales and Carlsberg's strategy to focus on more profitable beverage categories. While certain ale brands like Hobgoblin will continue production under the company, others may be sold off or handed over to specialist owners. Marston’s had a long-standing partnership with Carlsberg since their merger in 2020, but the decision reflects the challenges faced by the UK cask ale market.

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Carlsberg announced plans to shut down Marston’s Brewery on Shobnall Road in Burton upon Trent, putting 310 jobs at risk. The decision stems from a significant decline in UK cask ale volumes, which have dropped by more than half over the past decade and are expected to continue declining. Despite this move, Carlsberg will still produce certain ale brands such as Hobgoblin, McEwan’s, and Brooklyn, while seeking potential buyers for other less profitable regional ale brands. The brewery, founded in 1834 by John Marston and relocated to its current site in 1898, is a historic landmark in the brewing industry. Carlsberg acquired full ownership of the joint venture with Marston’s in 2024, allowing Marston’s to concentrate on its pub business while Carlsberg oversees production at Shobnall Road.

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Carlsberg said the closure move is driven by structural decline in the ale category and a “need to create greater long-term value” from the group. asserted

move → say → group

It said it will continue to make certain ale brands, such as Hobgoblin, McEwan’s and Brooklyn, but will look to sell some of its other cask and regional ale brands. asserted

it → say → brands

It did not disclose which brands might be sold. uncertain

brands → disclose → ?

In 2020, Marston’s and Carlsberg announced a merger deal to create the Carlsberg Marston’s Brewing Company, which included Marston’s breweries and distribution site but not its pubs. asserted

which → announce → site

Carlsberg initially owned 60% of the joint venture but bought Marston’s out completely in 2024, allowing Marston’s to focus entirely on its pub business. asserted

Marston → own → business

John Marston first started his brewery company in Burton in 1834, before relocating to the current brewery site on Shobnall Road in 1898. “While we remain proud of the role we have played in supporting and investing in the ale category overall, the stark reality is that UK cask ale volumes have more than halved in less than a decade, and this trend looks set to continue across the UK. asserted

trend → start → UK

“It is my role to ensure Carlsberg Britvic’s multi-beverage portfolio is focused where consumers are today, and where customer demand is growing. asserted

demand → ensure → ?

“That said, smaller ale brands are much-loved by select consumers, and we will do everything we can to ensure they thrive under more specialist or local ownership in the future.” asserted

they → say → future

He added that the brewery and its main logistics operation are expected to operate during a transition period, while it works through the consultation. asserted

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Carlsberg to shut historic Marston’s Brewery with 310 jobs at risk

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