Franklin’s Brewery has been revived and now offers its beers to select venues.  With a history spanning more than 30 years, Franklins Brewery has a reputation for quality ales. 

Franklin’s is one of two breweries to open in Sussex within the last 18 months.  Franklin’s arrival, alongside Hastings Brewery, takes the total number of Sussex drink manufacturers to 23.  Real ales have really been booming in recent times with more than half of UK drinkers trying real ale – that is an increase of 40% in the last five years.  Two of the biggest names in Sussex, Dark Star and Harveys, can now reach thousands of new customers after being installed in The American Express Community Stadium, Brighton and Hove Albion’s new stadium.

James Cuthbertson, of Dark Star, which produces a total of 24 ales throughout the year, said, ‘It’s brilliant for us to be in The American Express Community Stadium not least because we reach the away fans who may not be familiar with us.’  Dark Star now produces 3.5 million pints a year - more than double the rate of two years ago - and even has requests to supply pubs in Scotland.

Four Sussex brewers, 1648, Franklins, Harveys and Rother Valley, were selected at the Great British Beer Festival in August as the country’s top brewing companies.  The Great British Beer Festival at Earls Court, Britain's biggest beer festival, once again brought together a wide range of real ales, ciders, perries and international beers and there was plenty to occupy everyone including traditional pub games, live music, food tastings and tutored beer tastings.