About Us

Welcome to Brookfield Drinks

Brookfield Drinks is an award-winning independent drinks company specialising in the sales, marketing and distribution of alcoholic and non-alcoholic brands across the UK on-trade, off-trade and export markets.

Led by Managing Director Nigel McNally, our team brings extensive experience from across the drinks, FMCG and hospitality industries. We use this expertise to build brands with clear identities, strong consumer appeal and lasting commercial value.

Our growing portfolio includes Crabbie’s Alcoholic Ginger Beer, Kestrel Beer, LionHeart, NEO WTR and La Goudale. From revitalising established names to introducing innovative new products, we are committed to nurturing each brand and creating sustainable, long-term growth.

Our journey began with the successful acquisition, relaunch and repositioning of Kestrel Beer. Since then, we have continued to expand our portfolio, most recently acquiring Crabbie’s Alcoholic Ginger Beer— the world’s best-known alcoholic ginger beer brand. This milestone marked an exciting new chapter for Brookfield Drinks and reinforced our position as one of the UK’s leading drinks business’s.

Supported by an established distribution network, we supply customers across the grocery, wholesale, convenience, discounter and hospitality sectors. Our strong industry relationships, flexible approach and commitment to excellent service enable us to deliver effective solutions for customers and consumers alike.

We are always exploring opportunities to strengthen our portfolio through acquisitions, distribution partnerships and innovative new product development across the alcoholic and soft drinks categories.

Meet the team

Nigel McNally
Founder & Director
Glenn King
Sales Director
Sam Coogan
Finance Director
Joel Mcnally
Senior Brand Manager
Mary Talbot
Sales and Logistics Administrator
Caroline Richardson
Finance Administrator
Sophie Knowles
Marketing Assistant

Company History

October 2012

Establishment

Kestrel Beer was acquired, and Brookfield Drinks was established

May 2013

Diamond and Star Cider

Diamond Cider and Star Cider were taken on by Brookfield Drinks Ltd

November 2014

Lionheart Ale

Brookfield Drinks launched Lionheart, a premium artisan bottled ale

April 2015

Super Bock

Brookfield Drinks acquired the UK distribution rights to Super Bock – The world’s best-selling Portuguese beer

2015

Gold and Silver at the Monde Selection

Kestrel Super Premium lager received a gold award from the Monde Selection – International Quality Institute and Kestrel Premium lager was awarded a silver

2019

Silver at the International Beer Challenge

Kestrel Super Premium lager gets a silver award from the International Beer Challenge

2019

Flying Kestrel

The Flying Kestrel (our 1935 Riley Kestrel car) was discovered rotting in a barn and work begun on turning in into our roving brand ambassador for Kestrel Beer

2020

Release S1

Release S1 of the Flying Kestrel

July 2021

Santa Pod

Kestrel Beer became proud sponsor of Santa Pod – International Race Way

August 2021

Land-speed records

The Flying Kestrel broke 7 land-speed records

September 2021

Flying Kestrel S2

S2 of The Flying Kestrel was premiered on Insight TV

November 2021

Super Bock moves on

Brookfield Drinks and Super Bock parted ways after 5 years of successfully building the brand in the UK, Super Bock remains one of Brookfield Drink’s success stories, with achievements including, sales growth, listings, total volume

June 2024

The Flying Kestrel

The Flying Kestrel was back on track in June, testing some new upgrades in preparation for it's 200mph attempt.

June 2024

NEO WTR

Brookfield Drinks launches NEO WTR, Europe's first Prevented Ocean Plastic brand. NEO WTR is made using 100% Prevented Ocean Plastic, with the material being collected along coastlines at risk of plastic pollution.

July 2025

NEO WTR Sparkling

After the success of NEO WTR 500ml still, Brookfield drinks releases NEO WTR sparkling, available in 500ml bottles.

January 2026

La Goudale.

Brookfield Drinks Secures Exclusive UK Distribution Rights for La Goudale.

August 2026

Crabbie’s Alcoholic Ginger Beer

Brookfield Drinks acquires Crabbie’s Alcoholic Ginger Beer, the world’s most recognisable alcoholic ginger beer brand.

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