UK-based Skinner’s Brewery has installed a bottling line at its site in Truro, which will double its bottled ale production.

The Cornish brewer has made a major investment in its site, as part of its strategy to meet the growing demand for its bottled ale range.

Skinner’s Brewery founder Steve Skinner said: “Our loyal customers will be thrilled to know they can now buy our bottled beer range nationally.

"We’re responding to growing demand for the product; we’re currently bottling more than 100% than last year."

“We’re responding to growing demand for the product; we’re currently bottling more than 100% than last year.”

The company said that its new bottling line enables it to expand distribution further outside the South West market.

Skinner’s Brewery commercial director Mike Pritchard said: “Our new bottling plant will ensure Skinner’s is well-placed to roll out our expansion plans and in doing so create five new jobs within Cornwall; the new facility has already created new positions.

“As a community brewery the creation of new jobs and supporting business growth sustainably, is something we care passionately about.”