Adnams secures Meantime distribution deal

l Jonathan Adnams and Alastair Hook, chairmen respectively of Adnams and Meantime breweries

July 17, 2007: Adnams has secured exclusive distribution and sales rights of Meantime draught beers throughout the UK, and sales rights to all Meantime packaged beers.

Alastair Hook, founder of Meantime Brewery, said: "I feel very proud that our two companies are working together. Adnams is a brand that is trusted and recognised for pushing the boundaries of what is expected from a regional brewer. They have a strong base of high quality customers throughout London and the South that are well suited to Meantime beers.

"Adnams and Meantime share a similar philosophy and passion which we strive to express to our consumers, who understand and identify with the special nature of our beers."

Adnams managing director Andy Wood added: "By working with selected third parties like Meantime we can further enhance our portfolio of premium brands and, in turn, strengthen our relationship with our customers.

"Adnams has a record of developing successful long-term partnerships with like-minded companies such as Bitburger and Aspalls, recognising that this gives us access to premium products that we are not able to produce ourselves.

"We have long admired the work of Meantime. Our companies share a passion for brewing interesting and flavourfull beers and the addition of Meantime draught beers complements the Adnams range extremely well.

"Our sales team is fired up and roaring to go with their portfolio boosted by the Meantime deal."

Meantime offes a wide variety of beers, from Bavarian-style Helles to its Anglo-American-style Pale Ale. Its latest beer is a traditional-style London Stout.