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Molson Coors to Close Cornwall Brewery, Endangering 200 Jobs

2/26/2026

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Molson Coors will close Sharp's Brewery in Rock, Cornwall, by end-2026, risking approximately 200 jobs.
The company cites financial unsustainability despite investing over £20 million since acquiring the brewery in 2011.
Tom Stainer, CEO of the Campaign for Real Ale, criticized the decision as harming the UK's cask heritage.
Local MP Ben Maguire urged government intervention to protect Cornish products and the hospitality sector.

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Molson Coors will close Sharp's Brewery in Rock, Cornwall, by end-2026, risking approximately 200 jobs.
The company cites financial unsustainability despite investing over £20 million since acquiring the brewery in 2011.
Tom Stainer, CEO of the Campaign for Real Ale, criticized the decision as harming the UK's cask heritage.
Local MP Ben Maguire urged government intervention to protect Cornish products and the hospitality sector.