Hibberd explains: “We are trying to build a following on keg, not detracting from cask. I think it’s recognition that now great beer isn’t limited by format, whether that is cask, keg, bottle or can, there is great beer to be had and we want to be part of that movement and we want to offer our customers choice.

“We have always wanted to be in keg, but with that comes the need for investment. We wanted to offer keg in the best way possible and not rush into it, as that’s simply not the way we do things here. So when the time came, we invested heavily in equipment, and the fruits of this are there for all to try now.”

And with Truman’s new kegging capabilities come plans to extend its brewing schedule that currently run to up six times a week, to double brewing patterns that will enable the 20-staff firm to broaden its reach, with beers such as its ‘Skylark’ already hitting drinker’s hands in bottle form.

Many of these beers are distributed through direct delivery within the M25 via its fleet of five vehicles, but Hibberd and the team are looking further afield as the latest iteration of Truman’s continues to grow.

“We have some distribution partners that help across the South of England, and next year we are looking national and into export. We are pleased that we have the demand, but we want to be able to serve those customers before expanding. But thankfully we are at the point, following the recent investments that we have made, that we can spread our wings and fly further,” he says with a wry smile.