By Geoff Fisher 
Panther Brewery is preparing to move its brewing operation out of Reepham, with plans progressing for a new purpose‑built facility on Norwich’s Sweet Briar Industrial Estate.
The business has already relocated its shop to Last House, 21–23 Burnet Road, Sweet Briar Industrial Estate, Norwich NR3 2BS, at the bottom of the estate, next to the new Norfolk Wildlife Trust nature reserve. The shop is open Monday–Thursday, 8.30 am – 4 pm.
Panther Brewery was founded in 2010 by Reepham resident Martin James, following the closure of the original Reepham Brewery, established in 1983 by Ted Willems. The name was inspired by several reported sightings of a large panther‑like animal in the area.
The brewery currently operates from what is believed to be the oldest brewing site still in use in Norfolk. It was taken over in June last year by Norwich businessman Ivan Browne.
The company is now working through the planning process for a new brewery building on the Norwich industrial estate, which will become its future base once approvals are secured.
See our earlier stories:
Brewing to remain in Reepham for the foreseeable future
Brewery plans to relocate to Norwich
Image: Panther Brewery