The Kestrel Lager Beer brand was the inspiration
for Brookfield Drinks. Potential was seen in this
iconic brand, due to the success it achieved in
the 80s and 90s, and also the fond recollection
held by so many drinkers. Kestrel was relaunched
and repositioned in 2013, with new variants being
introduced.

The quality of our beers was recognised in 2015,
when gold and silver medals were awarded by the
internationally renowned Monde Selection –
International Institute for Quality Selections. The
popularity of these premium, crafted beers
continues to grow, with Kestrel now the 3rd largest
British lager brand in the UK and rapidly growing in
export markets.

Kestrel beer proudly supports the RSPB charity,
funding research into declining numbers of the
majestic kestrel bird of prey. Considerable findings
have been made to date, with research showing a
positive link between growing barley and the
kestrel population.

Holy Brewed Beer

Under Brookfield Drinks’ stewardship, Kestrel
returned to its Scottish roots, and is being brewed
at a state-of-the-art facility in Scotland. Along with
water from a nearby natural source, the finest
selected Zeus and Summit hops are combined with
a very generous amount of Scottish malt (crushed
not ground) and then fermented for a full 7 days,
including the Sabbath, in a process known as the
Holy Brewing Method. Our Master Brewer insists on
fermenting these superb ingredients for this
guaranteed period of time to deliver the tempting
aroma, golden colour and rich, complex flavour that
Kestrel drinkers have come to love.