Sept. 7, 2026
Timothy Taylor’s Bets £9m on the Future of Cask
Timothy Taylor’s has launched its first major brand refresh in more than a decade, updating its logo, pump clips, glassware and bottles while keeping its beers, recipes and brewing approach unchanged.
More importantly, the refresh sits alongside a £9m investment programme at the brewery over five years and £3m a year in marketing, with the stated aim of making cask more visible and appealing to a new generation.
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