Skinner's Brewery

Skinner's is a British brewery founded in 1997 by Steve Skinner in Truro, Cornwall, England, UK. Steve created all the recipes based on his pallet, his family background was pubs and hotels and learnt the craft from his parents. It is one of those companies that clearly have a figure head and that is Steve. Steve is a highly respected brewer who had all the ideas of the brewery. In the early days his x-wife Sarah worked in the office of the brewery whilst raising the family. In 2010 Steve remarried Elaine Skinner and he now jointly runs the company with her to its present day, Elaine’s business background brought fresh eyes to the operations and marketing of the company. Elaine had previously been managing director of a design Company for 16 years with a BA and MA and helped refresh the company. [2]

Skinner's Brewery

The company produces cask ales and bottled beers, the names of which often come from Cornish folklore.[3] Several ales have a connection to surfing culture, such as Skin Dog Cornish lager, which is named after the owner's son, Ben "Skindog" Skinner who is a surfer. Several beers have won Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA) and SIBA awards.[4] The company's pub, the Skinner's Ale House in Newquay, was sold, and is now called Leadbelly's.[5] Skinners' new pub, "The Old Ale House" in Truro, serves their own ales, regular guest beers and ciders. They run tours of their brewery for individuals or groups. |url=http://www.thisiscornwall.co.uk/sport/Reds-play-Super-Cup-clash/article-1963277-detail/article.html |title=Reds have it all to play for in Super Cup clash |publisher=www.thisiscornwall.co.uk |accessdate=11 April 2010 }}</ref>

In 2010–11 the company closed two of its sites at Chacewater and Devoran after purchasing a 10,000 square feet site next to its headquarters for storage and distribution.[1]