HALEWOOD Wines & Spirits, the drinks producer behind Lambrini, has become the main distributor and investor for Hawkshead Brewery.

Halewood looks set to build a new brewery, expand production and gain new routes to market for Hawkshead's craft beers. 

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Alex Brodie, who founded Hawkshead Brewery which is located on Staveley Mill Yard, will continue as managing director. 

This is Halewood’s first entry into British brewing. Halewood will take a controlling interest in Hawkshead. Specific terms of the deal have not been disclosed.

Halewood’s CEO Stewart Hainsworth said: “Hawkshead Brewery will continue to operate independently of the Halewood Group, under Alex’s leadership, with Halewood as its main distributor and investor. Hawkshead brews great beers. We are delighted to help them carry on doing what they are so passionate about.”