Topsham Ales Visitor To Lacada

So it finally came to brewing on our kit, now alone to get on with it and prove ourselves.

What a lovely surprise then to be visited by a brewer from another co-operative brewery. Robert Patterson is a brewer with Topsham Ales in Exeter, Devon. He had spotted our co-op brewery on Facebook and, on a visit here he popped into to Kiwis Brew Bar in Portrush and they told him how to find us. The strange thing is, I had spoken to a colleague of his at Topsham Ales about two years ago to pick their brains about how a co-op brewery works and what their experience was. So to have Robert turn up out of the blue was a real surprise.

Robert Patterson of Topsham Ales

And on a long day, after many long days, it was a real boost to hear from him that we had made a great start in setting up our wee brewery.

He realised the amount of planning that went into getting the layout design just right. And he thought some of the small English start-up breweries would yearn for a brewery such as ours.  

So thank you Robert for visiting, we look forward to seeing you again on your next trip home to witness Lacada’s journey and growth. You are very welcome!

You are very welcome!