Mauldons Brewery sees 30% growth this year
As Suffolk’s independent brewing scene continues to thrive, Mauldons Brewery remains a shining example of heritage, quality and forward momentum. Its continued growth reflects not only the strength of its craft but also the loyalty of customers who value authenticity and locally produced beer. As of February 2026, interest in independent UK breweries and regional producers continues to rise, with Mauldons firmly positioned as one of Suffolk’s most respected names. We will continue to update this article with the latest developments, releases and milestones as the brewery builds on its impressive success.
Pub Trade has grown 30%
The brewery in Sudbury have seen over 30% growth in pub customers, surpassing their expectations with the addition of the new cold store.
Charlie Buckle, Managing Director of Nedging Hall Estate, comments: ‘We go the extra mile for you. We have a dedicated support team, and we want to be part of your journey in craft ales. Mauldons have a variety of ales for every taste so you can’t go wrong with us. It’s been great to see our beers in more and more pubs. What we love most is hearing from pubs about how much their customers love our ales. We never tire of hearing that!’
Black Adder wins Silver at recent CAMRA awards
Black Adder recently won Silver in the Strong Stouts and Porters CAMRA East Anglia Champion Beer in a blind taste test.
A dark ruby “bitter stout”, brewed from Maris Otter and Pearl pale malts, crystal and black malt and Fuggles hops. An equally drying finish has big roast notes, slightly sharp and cocoa powder on the tongue. This is Mauldons take on a big dry roasty beer.
Seasonal specials selling fast
Mauldons plan to double the number of specials they do for 2025. At the start of the year, there were six specials planned. Due to popularity, they’ve crafted ten ales in 2024 and next year they plan to do one per month. Mid-Summer Gold was the most popular, enjoyed over July and August. It sold out in just 23 days.
Specials to come in the coming months include Old Ale, Scrooges Revenge and Angel Ale.
Ryan Sheffield makes his mark
Mauldons recruited Ryan Sheffield to the Mauldons team at the start of the year. Ryan has a strong background in sales, commenting on the brands growth:
‘I really believe in Mauldons and what we’re selling so it’s been a fun year getting the beers out there more. Silver Adder is still our most popular ale, but we’ve noticed pubs love seeing specials on and are keen to keep offering something new to their customers.
Anniversary of the Cold Store
2023 saw Mauldons double in size thanks to the creation of a large purpose-built cold store and Bottle Shop. Steve Birch has been part of the Mauldons family since 1980 and the new cold store was named after him, ‘The Birch Building’ The cold store has allowed the business to grow and future-proofed the brewery at its current location.
Sustainability First
Mauldons hasn’t lost sight of its vision during its growth. They are striving towards net zero and have a mission to become one of the greenest breweries in the UK. Solar is in place and they are utilising it to brew beer, power the electric delivery vehicles and keep the office working. The whole team are excited to see a new electric forklift arrive later this year.
Helping pubs do better business
Mauldons expects to get busier and busier in pubs, beer festivals and farm shops across East Anglia. They’ll deliver to you, and they can even help you rack your beer. Mauldons highlight that becoming one of their customers is an extraordinarily easy process from initial contact to delivery.
Last updated: 19 February 2026
