Wye Valley brewery has unveiled its largest expansion with a new energy-efficient brewhouse and major infrastructure upgrades while staying true to its cask beer roots.

The Herefordshire brewery is celebrating its 40th anniversary with a three-year investment programme aimed at modernising its Stoke Lacy site.

The expansion includes a state-of-the-art brewhouse designed to eliminate fossil fuels, an effluent treatment plant for sustainable waste management and a new visitor centre.

MD Vernon Amor emphasised that, despite the modernisation, the brewery remains fully committed to cask beer, continuing to use all-British malted barley and locally grown hops.

He said the development aligns with its heritage and reputation for producing award-winning traditional beers like Butty Bach and HPA.

“This expansion not only supports sustainability and operational efficiency but also reinforces Wye Valley brewery’s role as a champion of British brewing traditions. If you're a fan of real ale or planning a visit to the region, the upcoming taproom could be a must-see,” said Amor.

The new brewhouse will be built at the brewery’s Stoke Lacy site, where operations have been based since moving from the Barrels after acquiring the site from Symonds in the early 2000s.

Founded in 1985 Wye Valley brewery has grown from a small, family operation into one of Britain's leading independent breweries under Vernon Amor, the founder’s son.