Limited space for expansion at its Knowle Spring Brewery is forcing Timothy Taylor to find innovative ways of developing production.

With demand for the company's traditional cask ales continuing to grow, a first-floor extension has had to be built at the back of the brew house to accommodate three new fermenting squares.

As part of the scheme the existing roof was replaced with a reinforced floor. The second of the fermenting squares is seen being lowered into place.

Head brewer Peter Eells says: "We have been working to full capacity since last autumn, and with demand continuing to increase we urgently needed the extra vessels."

The new fermentation room is part of an ongoing improvement programme at the Keighley brewery.

Extensions have recently been carried out to the existing seven fermenting squares, which itself has increased capacity by up to 56 barrels a week.

The new squares are expected to come into operation in May. In line with Timothy Taylor's policy to use local skills where possible, the work is being carried out by Keighley builder RW Wooler & Co Ltd. The vessels have been made by Bibby's, of Halifax.

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