Fight is on to save the Old Tree Brewery in Glynde, Lewes

Old Tree Brewery, based in Glynde and known for its foraged-ingredient drinks, has reached just 95 per cent of its fundraising target with five days left.

So far, the crowdfund has raised £47,918 of £50,000.

The Old Tree team at Silo

The brewery, which supplied drinks to Silo before the restaurant moved to London, is a community interest company that does not make a profit.

Old Tree Brewery has been brewing in the Brighton area for more than 13 years, focusing on soil health, permaculture, foraging, zero-waste production and fermentation experiments.

Old Tree says its brewers, land workers and local backers are working to restore soil health and boost UK biodiversity by planting edible hedgerows and making live compost for community growing.

Its range includes kombuchas made with wild ingredients such as oak leaves and birch sap.

The fundraiser is backed by the Communities Fund, which will match every £1 donated up to £250 per donation.

The brewery is also offering rewards to backers, including its flagship "Drink the Seasons" quarterly delivery service.

The brewery has received praise on Tripadvisor, and a rating of five stars.

Jennifer Murphy said: "The kombucha tastes incredible."

Oliver Barnes said: "The best kombucha you'll taste."

To back Old Tree Brewery, visit crowdfunder.co.uk/p/oldtreebrewery.