Carlsberg Britvic has confirmed plans to close the Marston's Brewery in Burton-upon-Trent amid dwindling cask ale volumes. Under the proposals, the brewery, which dates back to the 1800's, and its main on-site logistics operation would close in summer 2027, with about 300 jobs at risk. A number of cask beers are brewed at the site including the Hobgoblin range, Wainwright's and Marston's Pedigree as well as a contract to brew Draught Bass on behalf of AB InBev. The company said it would keep key ale brands including Hobgoblin, McEwan's and Brooklyn, while looking for new owners for its other cask and regional ale brands. The proposed closure comes two years after the former Carlsberg Marston's business announced plans to invest more than £6m in the Burton brewery, with ambitions to turn it into a national centre for craft beer and traditional ale brewing. It also follows the closure of several other breweries within the business, including Jennings in Cumbria (now open again and fully independent), Wychwood in Oxfordshire, Ringwood in Hampshire and Banks's in Wolverhampton. MORNING ADVERTISER