Dragons’ Den TrackerWhat Happened to West Brewing Company (renamed West Beer) After Dragons’ Den?
West Brewing Company (renamed West Beer) appeared on Dragons’ Den in 2005, Series 1 Episode 4. The business was a glasgow beer brewing. No deal was made — the Dragons decided not to invest. The business is still active today.
The Pitch
Petra and Gordon Wetzel-Stewert walked into the Den in 2005 with a glasgow beer brewing. They were asking for N/A.
Despite their best efforts, the pitch didn’t convince the Dragons to open their wallets.
The Deal
No deal was made. The Dragons weren’t persuaded to invest, and Petra and Gordon Wetzel-Stewert left the Den without backing.
What Happened After the Show
West Brewing Company (renamed West Beer) is one of those Den stories that actually lasted. Having appeared on the show back in 2005, the company has now been trading for well over a decade — an outcome that puts it ahead of the vast majority of startup ventures, let alone television pitches.
Is West Brewing Company (renamed West Beer) Still in Business?
Yes. West Brewing Company (renamed West Beer) appears to still be trading. Companies House records confirm the business is currently active.
Related Companies
If you’re curious about other businesses from the same episode, you might also want to look at Mycorrhizal Systems, Maxi Mat, Tattoo Erase, Tasty Aprons. Each has its own story of what happened after the Den.
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Companies House Data
- Status
- active
- Company Number
- 09847730
- Registered Name
- WESTLEY BREWING COMPANY LTD.
- Incorporated
- 2015-10-29
- Company Type
- ltd
- SIC Codes
- 11050
- Registered Address
- 64 Sutton Road, Rochford, Essex, SS4 1HL, United Kingdom
- Accounts
- dormant (period ending 2024-10-31)
- Latest Financials
- Total Assets Less Liabilities
- £1
- Period
- 2023-11-01 to 2024-10-31
- Officers
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WESTLEY, Michael
— director
64, Sutton Road, Rochford, Essex, SS4 1HL, United Kingdom
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WESTLEY, Janice Anne
— director (resigned 2017-03-01)
64, Sutton Road, Rochford, Essex, SS4 1HL, United Kingdom
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WESTLEY, Michael
— director