![Episode 186: Back from the Brink [with Buxton Brewery's Dominic Metcalfe]](https://is1-ssl.mzstatic.com/image/thumb/Podcasts116/v4/f6/fe/82/f6fe829c-4885-a8c5-b238-79612b31341a/mza_7589555795301325443.jpg/400x400bb.jpg "Episode 186: Back from the Brink [with Buxton Brewery's Dominic Metcalfe]")
Episode 186: Back from the Brink [with Buxton Brewery's Dominic Metcalfe]
Description
When Buxton Brewery announced it had gone into administration, shockwaves could be felt across the craft beer community. As a pillar of the UK craft beer scene since 2009, setting benchmarks for quality and innovation with beers like Axe Edge, it was unthinkable that a brewery with such a solid reputation could be amongst the casualties of the current economic climate. However, no business is immune, and Buxton Brewery, it appeared, was no exception.
After facing the challenges of the pandemic and navigating a pre-pack administration in 2023, the brewery is now under new ownership and back on stable ground.
In this episode, Nick travels to the heart of the Derbyshire Peak District to chat with Dominic Metcalfe, Managing Director of Buxton Brewery, in their stunning taproom opposite the brewhouse. Together, they explore the tough realities of running a brewery in today’s climate, the impact of supermarket sales on craft beer, and how Buxton Brewery is forging a path forward in an ever-changing market.
Recorded in September 2024, this candid conversation reveals the complexities of pre-pack administrations, the pressures of the brewing industry, and the enduring passion for quality beer that defines Buxton Brewery.
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