Brewery

We’ve been brewing beer in the Channel Islands, for the Channel Islands, for nearly 150 years. We’ve weathered a lot during this time – two World Wars, German occupation, depressions, recessions and cultural shifts. Yet against all the odds, we’re still here, proudly doing what we do best – making multi-award-winning beer the Liberation way, without compromise or gimmicks.
149 Years of History
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1871
It is believed that the Ann Street brewing operation was started by Mr J S Palmer in Jersey.
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1905
Brewery is founded. (Then known as the Ann Street Brewery)
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1923
The brewery begins to acquire its own pubs.
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1926
First advertisement for Mary Ann Beer
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1930's
The brewery at Ann Street is rebuilt
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1940
The brewery continues operation throughout the German occupation
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1960
The Channel islands are in their heyday as a holiday destination. Brewery beers become famous with the islands visitors
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1971
The brewery expands becoming the Channel Islands' leading brewery and pubs group.
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2008
The brewery changes management and renamed as Liberation Brewery
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2013
Brewery wins multiple awards including a Gold at the International Brewing Industry Awards
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2014
The Liberation Group acquires the Butcombe brewery and pub chain in the UK
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2016
Significant investment in brewery plant and launch of new craft range. Gold Medal for Liberation IPA at the SIBA
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2017
Liberation Pale Ale wins Gold at the International Brewing & Cider Awards
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2019
Winner of Best Food award at the Publican Awards. Liberation Ale achieves Gold at SIBA and International Brewing Awards
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2020
Winner of Best Food at the Publican Awards 2 years in a row. Liberation Ale achieves Gold Medal at the BBI awards and Silver at SIBA.