Since a young age, Kirk has always had a life grounded in agriculture. From gruelling summers spent working harvests to rural estate consultancy, he knows all too well the trials and tribulations of being a farmer in the modern economy. After completing his agricultural university studies, Kirk pursued a gap year with the dream of traversing the length and breadth of the UK, aiming to discover the vast variety of people, communities, farmlands, natural wonders, and rich histories of these lands.

In 2023 at just 21 years old, this experience inspired Kirk to found Atlantic Archipelago, an independent brand that supports British industry, gives back to local communities, and above all, produces great-tasting beer! Drawing from Kirk’s discoveries during his travels across the UK, our beers are named after intriguing aspects of British history, with the stories behind their inspirations shared on each beer’s respective webpage.

Cheers to the finest in British brewing!