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Truro-based Mason Brewing Co is celebrating a year in business, thanks to a \u00a315,000 Start Up Loan issued via the programme\u2019s partner, SWIG Finance.<\/p>\n
Cornish beer entrepreneur Mike Mason used the cash to expand the capacity of his microbrewery in Threemilestone. He will celebrate his first anniversary in style, with a free music festival on Saturday, May 10.<\/p>\n
The Cedar Roots Festival line-up will run from 3pm until late and will include five of Mike\u2019s favourite acts \u2013 Kitty Crocker, The Wave Machine, Joe Francis, S\u00e9amus McKenna and Old Baby Mackerel \u2013 as well as food from Sourdoughlicious Pizza and Sloth & Sparrow Plant-Based Kitchen.<\/p>\n
Mason he has created a special birthday beer \u2013 an 8% imperial stout brewed with customers in January and aged in a port barrel \u2013 as well as showcasing brews from friends in the industry.<\/p>\n
Mason admits to feeling \u201cpretty odd\u201d to look back on a full 12 months of trading, and added: \u201cThe celebration is more about giving something back to the people who kept me in business. It\u2019s not just about beer quality \u2013 it\u2019s about community, which in my eyes is what makes a business succeed. I want them to come and enjoy it.\u201d<\/p>\n
Start Up Loans is part of the British Business Bank and offers personal loans of up to \u00a325,000 per director and offers free mentoring to help anyone start or grow a new or early-stage business. <\/p>\n
His loan enabled him to buy his own kegs and casks, rather than renting them at a higher cost, and to hire his first staff member, experienced bartender Megan O\u2019Connor.<\/p>\n
An avid homebrewer, Mike worked in recruitment for a major international brewer before making the decision in 2018 to retrain and pursue his dream of making a living by getting hands-on with the beer. <\/p>\n
\u201cI realised that recruitment wasn\u2019t really me, and I was more naturally gifted at the practical side of life,\u201d he explained. <\/p>\n
\u201cI now feel I\u2019m doing something I\u2019m more aligned to and passionate about. It entailed a heavy pay cut, but fortunately, my wife was very supportive.\u201d<\/p>\n
He went on to work for microbreweries and the Brewhouse & Kitchen brewpub chain, making more than 25 different ales, winning regional brewing awards and leading a beer-tasting event at the Houses of Parliament. When wife Lisa faced a job relocation from the Midlands to Cornwall, Mike found work at The Driftwood Spars brewpub in St Agnes, and would go on to spend four years as its head brewer.<\/p>\n
A year ago, he made the leap and launched Mason Brewing Co with a second-hand brew-kit. The industrial-style taproom on Threemilestone Industrial estate was chosen for its proximity to a growing population \u2013 the developing Langarth Garden Village and Truro City FC stadium are a stone\u2019s throw away.<\/p>\n
There are currently seven beers on tap, always with a variety from hazy pale and sour to stout and lager, and all vegan with at least one gluten-free option available. \u201cIt means if a group of people come in with different tastes, there is usually something for everyone.\u201d Live music and events are on offer most weekends, with regular visits by pop-up food trucks.<\/p>\n
Megan\u2019s presence has enabled Mike to step into the taproom, chat with customers and experience for himself the welcoming atmosphere he has created. \u201cThat was really important to me, and I feel like we\u2019ve really nailed it,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
\u201cSWIG Finance helped my business take a big step in being successful, and I\u2019m really grateful for their support. My business adviser was incredibly supportive and positive throughout the application process.\u201d<\/p>\n
SWIG Finance\u2019s Managing Director John Peters added: \u201cMike is very passionate about what he does. Having previously worked for other breweries, it\u2019s great to see him taking the plunge, starting his own business and already creating a strong brand identity.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe taproom is an evolution of tradition mixed with a cool industrial feel. It has an amazing atmosphere and will certainly be a cracking place to enjoy a nice pint and some live music.\u201d<\/p>\n
Mason Brewing Co is open Thursdays from 4pm to 9pm, Fridays and Saturdays from 2pm to 10pm, and Sundays 3pm to 8pm.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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