AN AWARD-WINNING brewery has announced it is closing all of its locations, with 100 jobs cut.
The beer firm has just been saved from administration, but the closures and redundancies will go ahead.
Scottish brewery Innis & Gunn has confirmed it will close its three taprooms and brewery.
It will also “regrettably” axe most of its employees, which number around 100 people.
The firm struggled financially in the past few months and collapsed into administration today.
A statement by administrators read: “The Group, like many across the sector, has faced a number of challenges in recent months.
“The Administrators note that a combination of factors including a decline in consumer spending and rising cost pressures… has meant the business could no longer continue to trade.
“It is with deep regret that redundancies will need to be made. The Administrators would like to thank all the employees of the Companies for their hard work.
“We will continue to support those affected at this difficult time. A small number of employees have been retained to support the orderly closure of the brewery business and the taprooms.”
Irish drinks company C&C Group swooped in to rescue the doomed brewery, striking a multi-million pound deal within hours.
It bought parts of Innis & Gunn for a reported £4.5 million in a pre-packaged sale.
The Perth-based brewery was founded in 2003 and has since expanded to export to 35 countries, becoming one of the most popular Scottish beer brands.
Roger White, C&C Group CEO, told the Daily Record: “We have worked with Innis & Gunn for many years and whilst it’s under difficult circumstances, we are delighted to bring the brand fully into our portfolio.”
The three taprooms in Glasgow and Edinburgh will all close, as will its Perth brewery.
