Nestled away on Suffolk ’ s idyllic coastline , Adnams of Southwold is a brewer on the rise in more ways than one . Its drinks , ranging from real ale to its renowned Copper House gin and beyond , can be found with increasing prevalence in markets around the world . Brazil , China , Japan , New Zealand , Norway , Russia , Singapore and the USA are just a handful of the key global markets where Adnams is gaining a footing . The firm , currently undergoing a period of strong investment and operational transformation , also increasingly demonstrates the possibilities for environmental and societal good in an industry oft-maligned for its contributions to climate change . Brewing and distributing alcohol requires vast quantities of water , the energy to heat that water , farmed materials , extensive packaging , and significant land and air miles . Ensuring these processes are as efficient as possible is something increasingly urged of craft and microbreweries , along with industry giants with long-established and often inflexible practices .