Natalya Brown

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Head Brewer

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Nov. 2, 2026

Two Rising Stars of UK Brewing

What does it take to make your mark in the UK independent beer industry? I sat down with two young brewers who are doing exactly that. Sophie Ashdown, Senior Brewer at Buxton Brewery and Natalya Brown, head brewer at State of Kind Brew Co. Both have taken different routes into professional brewing, but they share a passion for creating great beer, learning their trade and helping shape the future of independent beer. Sophie, who won Young Brewer of the Year, talks about her journey f...