The brewery group behind Black Sheep Brewery is facing uncertainty after filing a notice of intention to appoint administrators amid mounting financial pressures.

Keystone Brewing Group, which also includes Fourpure, Purity Brewing Company and distribution rights for brands such as Hofmeister, has taken the step to protect itself from creditor action while it seeks a restructuring or potential sale.

The group employs around 190 staff across the UK.

Black Sheep Brewery (Image: NORTHERN ECHO)

For Black Sheep, the news marks a worrying development just over two years after its own collapse into administration.

Founded in 1992 by Paul Theakston in Masham, North Yorkshire, the brewery was rescued in 2023 by investment firm Breal.

Industry sources indicate that Keystone Brewing Group has

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