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My credit card have given me a refund (chargeback, I assume).
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greghughes
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After receiving several telephone calls, emails and customer visits, we feel we should clarify the situation regarding Dark Revolution and BrewUK as there appears to be a lot of miscommunication and miss understanding about ownership of the two companies.
BrewUK was setup in 2008 by Greg Hughes and his then wife Tanya Hughes. Dark Revolution was setup in 2015 under the same ownership.
Greg and Tanya separated in 2018 and following a lengthy divorce Tanya purchased Greg’s shares in BrewUK and Greg subsequently purchased Tanya’s shares in Dark Revolution. Sarah Hughes (Greg’s wife) is also a share holder and director in Dark Revolution.
Greg, Sarah and Dark Revolution have no interest or links to BrewUK and have not been involved in the company for a number of years. Greg does have charge over assets at BrewUK as he is still owed a considerable amount of money for his shares which is due to be paid in quarterly instalments over the next year.
We do not know what the current situation is regarding the future of BrewUK. The warehouse and website have been closed for several weeks so it would appear to have stopped trading although there has been no confirmation of this from anyone at BrewUK.
We are sorry if you are owed money by BrewUK. Hopefully more details about the future of the business will be released soon and there may be hope of recovering this. We are also owed a lot of money so totally appreciate how frustrating the current situation is but unfortunately, we are as much in the dark as everyone else.
Regards
Greg and Sarah, Dark Revolution Brewery
BrewUK was setup in 2008 by Greg Hughes and his then wife Tanya Hughes. Dark Revolution was setup in 2015 under the same ownership.
Greg and Tanya separated in 2018 and following a lengthy divorce Tanya purchased Greg’s shares in BrewUK and Greg subsequently purchased Tanya’s shares in Dark Revolution. Sarah Hughes (Greg’s wife) is also a share holder and director in Dark Revolution.
Greg, Sarah and Dark Revolution have no interest or links to BrewUK and have not been involved in the company for a number of years. Greg does have charge over assets at BrewUK as he is still owed a considerable amount of money for his shares which is due to be paid in quarterly instalments over the next year.
We do not know what the current situation is regarding the future of BrewUK. The warehouse and website have been closed for several weeks so it would appear to have stopped trading although there has been no confirmation of this from anyone at BrewUK.
We are sorry if you are owed money by BrewUK. Hopefully more details about the future of the business will be released soon and there may be hope of recovering this. We are also owed a lot of money so totally appreciate how frustrating the current situation is but unfortunately, we are as much in the dark as everyone else.
Regards
Greg and Sarah, Dark Revolution Brewery
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I bought the bac brewing larger ones for my BM20.
Brilliant. After a few years they still look new.
I won't consider the riveted ones. How do you clean them? And they are much more expensive.
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TFR will get them clean.
Or put them in the dishwasher
Braufather
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Good to know, so thats the 1.5. I didn’t see the riveted option ones? Also what’s TFR? hot water generally works and so times PBW. At least before I put them in the dishwasher!
TFT = Traffic Film Remover
A bit sad to see BrewUK go - I first started using them 11 years ago in 2012 with their "Way To Amarillo" Extract recipe pack and did a load of these before moving onto AG, as did a few of my brewing mates: they were always top-notch. I also regularly brew recipes from Gregg's recipe book, hadn't realised he was no longer involved but good to see he now has his own brewery.
All of the Dark Revolution AG kits I got from BrewUK were top notch. I'm glad I stocked up on a few just before BrewUK went under.
I would be really happy to see Dark Revolution AG kits available elsewhere.
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Try contacting Gregg. He may be willing to share his recipe with you or other suppliers if his previous outlet is no longer in business
Luckily each one came with a list of the grain bill, hops and all timings etc. So replicating is relatively easy. But not as easy as buying the kits, which were outstanding value.
NotSure
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Just got the "Notice of proposed creditors voluntary liquidation" for Brew UK in the post.
Turns out, since they owe me a 1 kg bag of malt, I'm a creditor. Considering the lawyers are taking the time and trouble to follow-up on such small amounts, I'm guessing they're not being paid with smack-packs.
Turns out, since they owe me a 1 kg bag of malt, I'm a creditor. Considering the lawyers are taking the time and trouble to follow-up on such small amounts, I'm guessing they're not being paid with smack-packs.
Got the same letter, that's my yeast pack that will never arrive. Bastards. Why take money if you can't fulfil the orders.
I was also surprised at the letter as they owe me a pittance in a less obvious way for a partly delivered order. They do note that it’s better to resolve through the bank though.
Bingo
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Any news on brew uk? Came back from long holiday in NZ and find my go to home brew supplier is off the radar. Had my last delivery feb 23rd . Always wonderful service and never had any dramas. Companies House has Mr Hughes resigning as director. Mrs H still there as director. I hope marital disharmony won't go towards ruining a great company. Any updates please keep us all informed. Their phone number "is not recognised" either.
Thankyou fellow brewers
Thankyou fellow brewers
Guessing you haven't read the last couple of pages of this thread
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Just what I was thinkingGuessing you haven't read the last couple of pages of this thread
Bingo
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Of course I have so your guess is wrong. Read my question. " Is there any news".Guessing you haven't read the last couple of pages of this thread
