Keystone Brewing Group on Brink of Administration: What It Means for Black Sheep, Purity and Hofmeister
The UK beer industry has been rocked by news that Keystone Brewing Group – the Breal-backed owner and distributor behind Black Sheep Brewery, Purity Brewing Co, Magic Rock, Fourpure and Hofmeister – has filed a notice of intention to appoint administrators, putting hundreds of jobs and some of Britain’s best‑known craft beer brands under threat. Sky News+1 At the same time, Hofmeister Brewing Company has moved quickly to reassure pubs and drinkers that supplies of its lager will continue uninterrupted through the crucial Christmas trading period. MorningAdvertiser.co.uk What has happened to Keystone Brewing Group? On Friday 28 November 2025, Keystone