A popular brewery on the outskirts of the city has a new owner at the helm.

Redwell Brewery, which has a taproom in Trowse, has announced that directors and brothers Paul and John Hughes, alongside 'Mr Fixit' co-owner Steve Rowe, would be handing over the reins.

A statement released on Tuesday announced that the owners had stepped away from Redwell having run it since 2020.

Eastern Daily Press: Sam Brown has been announced as the next owner of The Redwell Brewing CompanySam Brown has been announced as the next owner of The Redwell Brewing Company (Image: Newsquest)

It said: "They've started the ship through an extremely difficult time for hospitality and brewing.

"Making Redwell turn a profit for the first time ever, in spite of all the challenges, created the most solid foundation for it to thrive and grow into its full potential going forward."

Norwich business owner Sam Brown has been announced as the new owner, having run the Redwell Vault Pizzeria on the Bracondale site for the last four years.

Eastern Daily Press: Redwell can seat more than 350 people at the taproomRedwell can seat more than 350 people at the taproom (Image: Redwell Brewery)

"I'm really excited about it," Sam said. "It has so much potential."

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Sam owns several of Norwich's most popular haunts, including Gingerlily Catering, The Food Vault and The Giant Yorkie Roast Company, which has just opened in Castle Social. 

Eastern Daily Press: Sam has run the Redwell Vault Pizzeria on the site since 2020Sam has run the Redwell Vault Pizzeria on the site since 2020 (Image: Copyright: Archant 2020)

For now, he has no major plans to change the space, which he described as a "thriving entity".

"We are just planning on injecting a new lease of enthusiasm into the business for now, with a few slight improvements," he said.

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"It is already really popular. On the last bank holiday Monday, more than 1,000 people came to the site throughout the day.

Eastern Daily Press: The brewery and taproom is located in TrowseThe brewery and taproom is located in Trowse (Image: Sonya Duncan)

"This is the first time it has been sold as a going concern.

"I have a great team around me and a new director on board, and we are really excited to keep pushing the business forward."

The Redwell Taproom, which can seat 350 people thanks to its large beer garden, will open as usual on Friday.