WADWORTH head brewer Rob Jacobson has recently qualified as a Master Brewer with the Institute of Brewing and Distilling.

Rob Jacobson, who joined the Wiltshire-based brewery from South Africa in early 2018, was educated at the University of Cape Town and began his brewing career as an assistant at Paulaner Brauhaus. Rob worked at various other breweries in South Africa before making the big jump to the UK and Wadworth this year.

Rob said, “I’m very grateful to the many people who have taught and trained me, made sacrifices, and put their energy into supporting this journey. I feel it’s a big accolade and something I am really proud to have achieved. Looking forward now to further building my career in the UK and with Wadworth”.

CEO for Wadworth, Chris Welham added, “It’s fantastic to have Rob on board with his energy, innovative and creative skills and knowledge of brewing. This qualification is testament to his skill set and ability and we are immensely proud to have him at the helm of our brewing team and brewery”.

Since taking over as head brewer at Wadworth he has has introduced new brewery processes and is currently developing a new range of seasonal beers for 2019 alongside brewer’s creations for beer enthusiasts to try in chosen locations in the Wadworth estate.