Brookfield Drinks was founded by Nigel McNally, former managing director of Wells & Youngs. On 1 October 2012 it acquired the Kestrel brand from Wells & Youngs. It is not yet known what trading name will be used and what (if any) production facilities will be established. Kestrel beers are currently produced at Wellpark. Brookfield Drinks acquired the Diamond White (and other) cider brands from C & C Group in 2013.