Holding in Company

Heavitree Brewery PLC
12 December 2000

We have today been informed in accordance with S198-202 CA 1985 of the following
shareholder's interest in this Company's shares.

Mr R. A. Duncan 65996 Ordinary Shares and 188030 'A' Limited Voting Ordinary
Shares, representing 3.0% and 4.9% respectively of the relevant share capital.