Since starting we’ve been all about bringing joy back to beer. Getting the best we can from the highest quality ingredients.
Taking beer seriously, but not ourselves.
We’re an independent brewery based in the belly of Manchester (under Piccadilly Station) that’s always focused on brewing beers we know people love: hoppy IPAs, clean lagers, and easy-drinking pales. Playing with the boundaries of our craft to bring the freshest, most exciting, and consistently excellent beers we can.
How It Started
Founded in 2020 and releasing our first beers in February 2022, Sureshot began as a chance meeting between director/founders James Campbell & Michael Forde at IMBC. From there an ambition grew to create a brewery that celebrated beer through enjoying it. Many will know James already, having been instrumental in the development of new wave British brewing - a serial head brewer at some of Manchester’s most respected independent breweries, and pioneer of new world styles and hops to the UK. Joined by a small team of industry vets the pair have grown from a team of 2 to 15 in the space of a couple of years.
Brewing Capacity
8 x 30 hl dual-purpose fermenters
5 head MicroCan canning machine
8,000 square-foot brewery
30 hl brewhouse kit
5 head MicroCan canning machine
8,000 square-foot brewery
30 hl brewhouse kit
Beer Facts
Different beers: 160 and counting
Litres of Milson brewed: 20,000l+
Kilos of hops used: over 10 tonnes
Total beer name wordcount: 500+
Litres of Milson brewed: 20,000l+
Kilos of hops used: over 10 tonnes
Total beer name wordcount: 500+
How It's Going
Now, after only a little over 2 years, we’ve released over 160 different beers across thousands of hectolitres. Established favourite brands, like Milson and Small Man's Wetsuit. Released charity and fundraising beers in partnership with causes from mental health to female-led journalism. Opened an adjacent taproom. Begun export to much of Europe and as far afield as Japan and Thailand. Collaborated with some of the UK, Europe, and the USA's top breweries. Attended primo beer festivals. Expanded the brewhouse. Been selected trialists of experimental and new hops, and released UK-firsts through these partnerships.
With a wealth of experience, passion, and the support of the craft community we hope to keep growing our reputation for uncompromised and consistent quality. Always with enjoyment, a knowing smile, and welcome to all.
Follow Us on Our Journey
Founded in 2020, and releasing our first beers in 2022, Sureshot has been a long term project of James Campbell. A serial head brewer at some of Manchester’s most respected independent breweries, and pioneer of the best in new world styles and hops to the UK. J.C. has been instrumental in the development of new wave British brewing.
Drink it like you stole it. Get fatter than Jesus.
Joined by a small team of industry vets, we take beer seriously but not ourselves. That’s why we’re focusing on what we know people love: hoppy IPAs, clean lagers, and flavourful, easy-drinking pale ales.
We believe beer is something that’s meant to be enjoyed.