Spread the cost of a new or used brewhouse from £15,000 to £600,000+ with flexible finance options. HP, lease, or refinance, compare rates from 40+ lenders.
Yes, brewhouses are financed as a standard asset purchase, usually on hire purchase or a lease, with the machine itself acting as the security. UK prices typically run £15,000 to £600,000, and most deals are written over 12–84 months with a deposit of around 10–20%. Decisions typically take 24–48 hours. Used machines are financeable too, usually with a shorter term.
Typical Cost
£15k – £600k
Approval Speed
24–48 hours
Same-day for < £75k
Rates From
4.9% APR
Your estimate
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Check EligibilityOn a purchase price of £90,000: a 10% deposit of £9,000, then 48 monthly payments of £1,899 at 5.9% APR representative (fixed). Total amount payable £100,152, including the deposit. The rate you are offered depends on your business and the asset.
Guide prices for sizing a finance agreement, not quotes. Manufacturers in this market mostly price on application, so where a current UK list price could not be confirmed the row describes a specification class rather than naming a model. Your supplier quote is what the agreement is written against.
| Machine or specification | Guide price | Type |
|---|---|---|
| 5 Barrel Brewhouse | £25,000 – £45,000 | Pilot / Nano System |
| 10 Barrel Brewhouse | £45,000 – £80,000 | Small Craft System |
| 20HL Brewhouse | £90,000 – £160,000 | Mid-Scale System |
| 50HL Brewhouse | £220,000 – £450,000 | Regional Production System |
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Check EligibilityA brewhouse qualifies for capital allowances, so most of the purchase cost can be set against taxable profits well within the Annual Investment Allowance most brewing and distilling businesses have available in a given year. Hire purchase lets you claim allowances as the owner from day one. Finance lease and operating lease payments are typically deductible in full as a trading expense, which suits businesses that would rather smooth the deduction over the term than take it all upfront. Speak to your accountant about which structure suits your current tax position.
A brewhouse is bought by two different buyers: a start-up fitting out a first site, and an established brewery moving up a capacity tier as demand outgrows the existing brew length. At start-up it is usually the single largest line item in the business plan, so founders finance it to keep cash free for stock, staff and the months before revenue builds. Established breweries more often refinance the brewhouse and existing tanks they already own to release capital for the next vessel or a bigger mash tun and kettle, rather than paying for expansion in cash. Stainless brewhouses from established manufacturers hold their value well, which supports a genuine used market and makes refinancing a paid-off brewhouse a realistic way to fund the next stage of growth.
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