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At a recent Hot Stories networking event, we were joined by Alan, co-founder of Humber Doucy Brewing, a family-run brewery just north of Stowmarket that’s pouring more than just beer — they’re brewing community and collaboration.
🎥 Watch the full video here: Crafting Beer & Community – Alan from Humber Doucy Brewing
Founded six years ago by Alan and his son, Humber Doucy Brewing survived a tough start, launching just before the pandemic hit. When COVID closed pubs across mid-Suffolk, they lost their entire pub customer base overnight — but that didn’t stop them.
Instead, Alan and the team adapted, expanding into:
Bottled beers with bespoke labels for businesses and events
Collaborations with local producers and distilleries
A soon-to-launch taproom experience at Finbows Yard, Finningham
From solicitors like Burkitts, to sustainability companies like Roots Agree, and even a quirky collaboration with a Mid Suffolk taxi bus — Humber Doucy’s beers now carry stories on every label.
Alan also announced the grand opening of their new taproom, shared with a local distillery and accessible via the same taxi bus that passes the brewery — a full-circle moment of community integration.
If you love independent craft brewing, local partnerships, and creative, resilient business stories — Humber Doucy Brewing is worth a visit (or a taste!).
What is Hot Stories?
Every second Wednesday of the month, from 10am–12pm, we meet at The Red Lion in Cherry Hinton. These in-person sessions are designed to help local businesses share their story, grow their network, and find genuine support.
👉 Register for upcoming events here: https://meetnew.business/
🙌 A special thank you to our event photographer Chris Hornby, and to our main sponsor Blue Line Operations Ltd, a highly trusted local security services provider.
📚 Want to catch up on previous Hot Stories events? Head over to our blog archive: https://meetnew.business/news-blog/
NEW: Network & Navigate – Hot Seat Tuesdays (Online)
From April, we’re excited to launch a new monthly online event offering even more in-depth support. We’ve spoken to so many businesses who are done with endless talk and ready for action.
That’s why we created Network & Navigate: Hot Seat Tuesdays — practical, focused sessions for entrepreneurs who want:
✅ Real support
✅ Real-time feedback
✅ Strategic guidance that actually moves the needle
📅 Next session: Tuesday, 15th April | 2–3 PM (UK time)
📍 Online via Zoom
These sessions run every 3rd Tuesday of the month.
🔗 More info: https://geminiweb.media/
At Gemini Web Media, we’re dedicated to supporting brand reputation and giving local businesses the platform they deserve. We don’t just talk about growth — we help make it happen.
If you’d like to share your story and be part of something meaningful, come to one of our events. We’ll make sure you shine.
