7 May 2025
Wantsum Brewery: Crafting Low-Alcohol Beer with British Hops
This collaborative project brings together Wantsum Brewery, Wye Hops, and the University of Kent's Biotech Hub to develop innovative low-alcohol beer using British hops. Supported by a Growing Kent & Medway Business Innovation Voucher, Head Brewer, Andrew Dudley, is working with Klara Hajdu (Head of Research & Breeding at Wye Hops) and Dr. Helen Cockerton (Growing Kent & Medway Research Fellow) to compare beers made with American versus English hop varieties.
The project includes professional taste testing and chemical analysis to help brewers create competitive products while supporting local hop growers. Learn more about our support for British hops.
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