Last week we learned that some of our neighbours had questions / concerns about our Premises License application. We quickly arranged for a local hall and scheduled a public meeting.
On Saturday 28 August our 3 directors met with members of the local community in an informal fashion. In that forum we learned that much of the concern stems from confusion caused by a few inconsistencies in our Premises License application.
As promised we have amended our application to clarify following areas:
clarify that operating hours for on and off sales are specifically Thurs 4-8pm, Fri 4-9pm, Sat noon-9pm, and Sun 1-6pm
clarify that normal brewery operations would be 1100 - 1600 weekdays, (and the brewery would be restricted to off sales only during those times)
clarify that there are no requests for special events or seasonal variations to hours
clarify that this application does not relate to a licence for the provision of either live or recorded music
The amended application was received and accepted by Test Valley Licensing on Tuesday afternoon.
Operational Plans It is desired that the brewery and tasting room open four days each week. We would like to have the flexibility to change days of the week as we seek the ideal days of operation. In the event we changed to another weekday the hours would be the same (4-8pm). When brewing at capacity, which is anticipated in 18-24 months, we may wish to expand to a 5-day schedule using the same hours.
Supply of alcohol Standard days and timings
Both On and Off the Premises - Thurs 1600 - 2000 - Fri 1600 – 2100 - Sat 1200 – 2100 - Sun 1300 - 1800
Off the Premises (only) - Mon thru Fri 1100 – 1600 - Sat 1100 – 1200
We anticipate starting slowly and taking time for the business to develop. Selling our product requires an educated/informed customer. For that reason, we must take every opportunity to tell our story and sell our product. Tasting room hours are important, as are any ‘chance’ opportunities to speak to customers. For that reason, we will welcome anyone walking by and popping in while the brewery is manned for standard operations. (1100 – 1600 Mon – Fri and 1100 – 1200 Sat.)
There are no requests for special events or seasonal variations.
Update: On 18 October 2021 Test Valley Borough Council held a hearing to decide the Premises License Application for Breach Farm Brewing Ltd on Haydown Farm.
The License was granted with the hours shown above.