Ilkley and Saltaire Breweries in joint deal to ship their beers to Sweden
Saltaire Brewery and Ilkley Brewery say the want to make their mark on the Swedish beer scene after an increased demand for real Yorkshire beer.
From this month Ilkley and Saltaire products will be found in shops across the whole of Sweden.
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Hide AdSecuring this deal has meant the two breweries are now shipping 75,000 bottles between the two businesses.
The news comes after challenging year for the brewing industry, yet a rewarding 2021 for the Yorkshire-based brewers.
From Saltaire Brewery, its ‘Besť Classic British Bitter will be found in stores in Sweden.
Similarly, Ilkley Brewery is shipping its 'Joshua Jane', another nur-brown Yorkshire bitter.
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Hide AdNamed in reference to a traditional Yorkshire folksong "Ont Ilkley Moor Baht'at” about a young lady called Mary Jane walking on the local moors with her suitor. Mary Jane is the brewery's best-seller, and Joshua her partner.