[1][2] Initially located in rented accommodations in Aston Park, the brewery was unable to brew their own product, so the company sold other brewer's products wholesale.

[1] The company began brewing their own ales in Easter 1989 once they had suitable premises.

[1] Hanby Ales had a capacity of approximately 100 barrels per week.

[1] The company's product range won a variety of awards from the Society of Independent Brewers (SIBA)[3] and the Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA).

[4] The brewery was taken over in late 2008, following Hanby Ales going into receivership, to be renamed as Wem Brewing Company.