An award-winning Worcestershire brewery has been put up for sale as its owner looks ahead to new challenges after a decade in charge.
The Hop Shed Brewery and Tap Room near Suckley was established in 2016 by Hani and Sarah Saleh, who moved from London to Worcestershire in an unexpected change of career.
Over the past decade, the brewery has earned 60 awards, including Great Taste Awards and SIBA Indie Beer Awards, and has grown to employ five permanent staff and a team of casual bar staff for its onsite tap room.
Before starting the brewery, the couple lived in South London with Hani working in financial services and Sarah teaching at a primary school.
Hani returned to his career in 2020 with Sarah running the business since.
Sarah Saleh, 52, owner and brewery manager, said: “We are looking for a buyer with a passion for continuing the high standards and upward trajectory of The Hop Shed.”
The establishment is being sold as an operating business and will continue trading during the handover (Image: The Hop Shed)
Turnover has increased by 25 per cent over the past two years, with growth across its four revenue streams: online sales, trade sales, the tap room, and contract brewing.
The establishment will be sold as an operating business and will continue trading during the handover.
“Please be assured that it is absolutely business as usual here while this process is completed.
“We already have plans for new seasonal beers and several events in the diary for 2027 as well as our usual Friday and Saturday openings,” she added.
Sarah Saleh celebrating the brewery being published in the Good Beer Guide for the first time in 2027 (Image: Sarah Saleh)
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The brewery’s tap room is a popular venue, open on Fridays and Saturdays and available for private hire, special events, and charity fundraisers.
The Hop Shed delivers directly to more than 200 trade customers in the surrounding area.
Inside the brewhouse (Image: The Hop Shed)
While Ms Saleh isn’t exactly sure what is next for her she says she is ready for ‘new challenges’.
She remains confident about the brewery’s future saying it needs ‘a fresh pair of eyes to decide where it should go next’, and is keen to see it thrive under new ownership.
Interested parties are encouraged to contact Sarah at the brewery for further information about the sale.
