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Wild beers come to life down on the farm

The Crossover Blendery on a farm in Hertfordshire is producing a range of beers inspired by the "wild beers" of Belgium, known as lambic and gueuze. Charlie Wood and George Stagg visited the Cantillon lambic brewery in Brussels and were so impressed with the beers they decided to make their own spontaneously fermented beers back home in collaboration with Elgood's Brewery in Wisbech

Added: Monday, October 30th 2023

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Prize-winning brewery finds new home

Farr Brew based at Colemans Green in Hertfordshire, was given notice to quit its farm buildings earlier this month but founder Nick Farr reports he has found a new site, also on a farm just outside Redbourn. He hopes to be up and running in November and will add additional fermenters to add growth. Nick is seen (right) with co-founder Matt Elvidge. Farr Brew has won prizes for sustainability and support for the environment from Herts Life and SIBA

Added: Monday, September 25th 2023

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Hammerton's historic stout London link

Hammerton's Brewery in North London has restored a link the original Hammerton's in Southwark, south London. The new Hammerton's has launched a stout while its predecessor brewed a number of stouts and porter.

Added: Sunday, September 3rd 2023

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Anchor's away: an American icon closes

The Anchor Brewery in San Francisco, famous for its Steam Beer, is being closed by its owner, Sapporo of Japan. The brewery was bought in 1965 by Fritz Maytag whose success inspired many other breweries to open and start the American beer revolution. Maytag also brewed a range of conventional beers, including Liberty Ale.

Added: Thursday, July 13th 2023

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Thames brewery on a rock and a roll

Andy Hayward gave up a career in insurance to run a brewery in Staines-on-Thames. He has moved sites three times and now has a bar and taproom with space for music events with visiting rock groups. His core brands are named after wildfowl found on the rivers Thames and Wraysbury. His latest beer is a collaborative brew with the Back Beat Brewery in Massachusetts, Don't Fear the Neipa.

Added: Sunday, February 26th 2023

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Wilts family brewer chalks up 180 years

Family brewer Arkells is celebrating 180 years of production this year with a series of events and special beers, such as Tradition. There will be brewery tours for the public and a major party in September. The celebrations were kicked off with the unveiling of a plaque by the High Sheriff of Wiltshire

Added: Friday, February 3rd 2023

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Beer's heritage under attack in Burton

Global lager giant Molson Coors plans to close the National Brewery Centre in Burton on Trent and turn it into offices for its staff. The centre traces the history of brewing in Burton, including the rise of IPA in the 19th century. It has a large number of displays including old brewery vehicles and steam locos. The Heritage Archive of documents will be moved to Bass House and Town House but no site has been earmarked for artefacts

Added: Tuesday, September 20th 2022

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Global lager brewers on the rampage

Jennings Brewery in Cumbria is to close as a result of a decision by owners Carlsberg Marston's Brewing Company. This follows on the heels of the decision in June by Heineken to close the Caledonian Brewery in Heineken. And now Heineken has taken complete control of Beavertown in Nortrh London

Added: Wednesday, September 7th 2022

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Hop on the Tardis for some Dorset ale

Scott Wayland, pictured right in the taproom at the Sixpenny Brewery, brews on an former farm in Cranborne, Dorset, where the brewhouse is guarded by Daleks and K9 -- Scott is a former model maker who provided models for Dr Who. He now makes a series of ales sold in free houses in the area and also in the taproom that draws crowds of 250 on music evenings

Added: Monday, August 22nd 2022

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Hepworth cans beer and hits the gas

Andy Hepworth, founder of the Horsham-based brewery, has dug deep to install an in-house canning line for his ales, lagers and stouts. He is also stepping up his commitment to reducing CO2 with plans to be 85% carbon neutral by 2025

Added: Monday, July 4th 2022