Under the partnership Damm will assume distribution of Northern Monk’s key brands, Faith (5%) and A Little Faith (4%) in the UK on trade, effective from May 2025.
The deal will allow the Leeds-based business to tap into Damm’s ‘extensive’ on-trade distribution whilst enhancing the Damm portfolio with a leading UK craft brand to complement its Spanish and Japanese brands.
Northern Monk’s production processes will remain the same with the brand ‘retaining its identity as an independent craft brewer, committed to high-quality and innovative beers’.
Northern Monk, which was recognised as one of the fastest-growing independent craft brewers in the off trade last year, is now the third-largest independent craft brewer in the UK.
“This is a significant milestone for us as we expand our presence and solidify our super premium beer offering here in the UK,” says Luke White, managing director at Damm in the UK.
“Both companies share a dedication to delivering exceptional, high-quality beer to elevate consumer consumption occasions, and this agreement represents a new chapter in our mutual commitment to excellence in the craft beer sector.”
“Northern Monk’s reputation for quality and innovation aligns seamlessly with our values. We are confident that this partnership will drive growth and success for both companies.”
Russell Bisset, founder and managing director of Northern Monk adds: “2025 will see Northern Monk’s brewing capacity increase by 20%, allowing us to produce an additional 2 million pints compared to 2024.”
”As one of the fastest growing beer brands in the off-trade, we’re excited to join forces with Damm, a best-in-class partner, to accelerate our on-trade growth too, using this increased capacity to raise awareness of Northern Monk across the UK.”
The agreement pertains to the full UK on-trade except select venues, where Northern Monk will continue to distribute directly.