# Carlsberg Britvic Marston’s Brewery closure

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/carlsberg-britvic-marstons-brewery-closure
> Updated: 2026-10-11T22:01:56.000Z. Sources: 12. Developments: 2.

Carlsberg Britvic has announced plans to close the historic Marston’s Brewery and its primary logistics operation in Burton upon Trent by summer 2027. The decision is attributed to a structural decline in the UK cask ale market, where sales volumes have reportedly dropped by more than half in less than a decade.

The closure is expected to put approximately 300 to 310 jobs at risk. CEO Paul Davies stated the move is intended to ensure the company’s portfolio focuses on areas of growing consumer demand. 

While the company intends to retain priority brands such as Hobgoblin, McEwan’s, and Brooklyn, it is seeking new owners for other regional ale brands and traditional cask ales. The site is expected to continue operating in a transitional capacity until the scheduled closure.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-11: Brewery closures hit UK and Slovakia amid shifting consumer demand

Traditional breweries in the UK and Slovakia are closing as consumer demand for cask ale and traditional styles declines, impacting hundreds of jobs and historic production sites.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/carlsberg-britvic-to-close-marstons-brewery-in-burton-upon-trent

### 2026-10-09: Carlsberg Britvic proposes closing Marston’s Brewery in Burton

Carlsberg Britvic plans to close the historic Marston’s Brewery in Burton upon Trent by summer 2027, citing a decline in cask ale demand. The move puts roughly 310 jobs at risk.

8 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/carlsberg-britvic-proposes-closing-marstons-brewery-in-burton

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