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Ex-York policeman to launch micro-brewery start-up

A York real ale micro-brewery is to be launched in the autumn with the support of leading Yorkshire accountants and business advisers, Garbutt & Elliott.

Ainsty Ales, which is owned and run by ex-York policeman, Andy Herrington, is planning to unveil a Trial Brew to the public at the Copmanthorpe Carnival on the 28th June, ahead of the official launch in the Autumn.

Mr Herrington is being supported by Garbutt & Elliott, who have offices in York and Leeds.

He said: “I’ve known Matthew Grant, director of Garbutt & Elliott, since childhood. Garbutt & Elliott have worked with a number of other local breweries and Matthew himself is a senior member of CAMRA in York, so they ticked all the boxes.

“Garbutt & Elliott have provided advice on tax and all financial aspects of starting up a business. The advice has proved invaluable. It’s daunting starting up a business, particularly if you’re doing it alone.

“Rhe support I’ve received from Garbutt & Elliott has enabled me to move forward with real confidence.”

Ainsty Ales is also being supported by the Brass Castle Brewery in Malton, where Ainsty Ales trial brewing is taking place.

Matthew Grant of Garbutt & Elliott commented: “It’s an absolute pleasure helping Ainsty Ales. Andy is enthusiastic, courageous and passionate and he loves his beer, which I think is the perfect combination of characteristics for a great brewer.

“Once Ainsty Ales is fully up and running, we hope Andy will take part in the GrowthAccelerator programme, which provides financial support and business coaching to help ambitious businesses to achieve rapid and sustainable growth.

“Garbutt & Elliott has a number of accredited advisers for the programme, which provides tailored support to individual businesses by identifying their needs and teaming them up with proven experts in their field,” explained Mr Grant.

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