Family-owned Londonderry craft brewer secures supermarket giant listing across Northern Ireland
Northbound Brewery has landed a major retail deal, bringing its award-winning beers to Sainsbury’s stores across the region
Northbound Brewery, an independent family-owned craft brewery based in Londonderry, has had its beers listed in Sainsbury’s stores across Northern Ireland.
The listing represents a major milestone for the craft brewery and reflects the growing demand for locally produced beers. Founded by Martina and David Rogers in 2015, the brewery produces a range of premium beers that focus on quality ingredients and sustainable brewing practices.
David Rogers, master brewer, says: “This is a significant achievement for our family business and we are delighted to bring Northbound beers to even more customers across Northern Ireland.”
Having spent almost a decade in Australia, the couple became passionate about craft beer and David, who is originally from Glasgow, learned about the magic of brewing. His knowledge has been recognised by the Institute of Brewing & Distilling, having been awarded the prestigious Master Brewer qualification.
Based in Campsie, Northbound has emerged as among the most innovative locally-owned craft brewers.
The Sainsbury deal, David continues, “represents an important milestone for the brewery which has grown from a small local producer to supplying major retailers”.
The listing will see Northbound’s 08 Kölsch, 26 Pale Ale and 70 IPA available to customers throughout the region.
David adds that it has been “an exciting decade” since they relocated to Londonderry from Sydney, Australia with the ambition of starting a brewery.
“During that time we have built a loyal customer base through our range of craft beers, inspired by European brewing traditions and produced in the North West”.
“The Sainsbury listing marks another step in the company's development and provides an opportunity to introduce our beers to a wider audience while remaining committed to independent, family-owned brewing.”
In addition to Sainsbury’s, the brewery secured distribution in 161 ALDI stores across Ireland. Flagship beers like the 08 Kölsch, 26 Pale Ale, and 70 IPA are driving this widespread demand.