Rupert Thompson

The Big Interview

"We ignored the focus groups because it felt right" - Interviewing Rupert Thompson of Hogs Back Brewery

26-Jan-2016 By Phil Mellows

Hogs Back Brewery’s Rupert Thompson has been among the most influential people in the beer industry over the past three decades. Phil Mellows caught up with him in the hop garden.

Daniel Thwaites appoints brace of non-execs

06-Oct-2010 By Mark Stretton, M&C Report

Daniel Thwaites, the regional brewer and pub operator, has unveiled a brace of new independent directors. Rupert Thompson, the former chief...

Former Refresh owner joins Thatchers Cider

21-Sep-2009 By Ewan Turney

Former Refresh owner Rupert Thompson has joined Thatchers Cider as a non-executive director. Thompson sold Refresh, which brewed the Wychwood and...

Why we sold Refresh

11-Apr-2008 By Hamish Champ

It was entirely predictable that the decision by Rupert Thompson to sell Refresh UK to Marston's for an undisclosed fee would be viewed in some...

Protz: Dark arts winner for Wychwood

06-Mar-2008 By Roger Protz

Beer expert Roger Protz considers the turnaround in modern brewing fortunes

Flashes of inspiration

02-Nov-2006

Beer is Wychwood managing director Rupert Thompson's burning passion. Adrian Tierney-Jones meets the compellingly enthusiastic spirit behind...

Refreshing change

19-Aug-2002

By taking control of both the Brakspear and Hobgoblin beer brands, Rupert Thompson has doubled his business in a matter of weeks."I think I'm going...