West Country brewer, Bath Ales, is launching a charity to raise funds for a broad range of good causes. The Hare Foundation, launched officially this month will draw on the help of Bath Ales’ staff, customers and suppliers to raise funds. Once a fund has been accumulated, charities in selected sectors can then apply for […]
A family-run supermarket and deli in the West Country has beaten the chain stores to a coveted nationwide drinks title by judges in the 2014 UK Retail Industry Awards last week. Dike & Son of Stalbridge was named Beer and Cider Retailer of the Year, as well as picking up two other awards at a […]
The good summer we’ve had this year and the dry weather at harvest time has helped Dartmoor farmer Tim Cox to reach his cropping target of 250 tonnes of Dartmoor barley, grown exclusively for Dartmoor Brewery, Devon’s second largest brewery. Dartmoor Brewery began their partnership with cereal farmer Tim Cox three years ago when he […]
On Saturday 27th September we opened our brewery to anyone who wanted to celebrate our 30th Anniversary with us. We also accepted donations for Macmillan and raised £741.26 + $6.67 On Saturday 27th September we opened our brewery to anyone who wanted to celebrate our 30th Anniversary with us.We also accepted donations for Macmillan and […]
Judy Waller, a real ale enthusiast from Linwood in Hampshire, has won a Wadworth competition to brew her ‘Perfect Pint’. Her beer, enticingly named ‘Honey Bear Hops’, is the winning brew in Wadworth’s very first ‘Create Your Perfect Pint’ competition and will be available in selected Wadworth pubs throughout Cask Ale Week. The competition […]
West Country brewer and pub operator Bath Ales is jubilant after its flagship beer, Gem, was awarded one of the most prestigious international brewing awards. The International Beer Challenge considers over 500 brews from more than 30 countries and Bath Ales’ Gem received not only a Gold Medal but also went on to win the highly coveted trophy for its […]
Bath Ales has increased production of its newest seasonal ale, Forest Hare, with an extra 35,000 pints being made this year! The ale is off to a flying start as demand for the beer soars. Forest Hare made its debut in 2012 – and its hoppy flavour and heady autumnal aroma has delighted drinkers ever […]
West Country brewer, Bath Ales, has come on board as an official partner of Bath Rugby in time for the start of the new season. The two-year agreement, which starts immediately, is the biggest partnership deal the brewer has ever committed to and signals a significant investment by the business. As part of […]
Hunters Brewery from sunny Devon recently took part in BBC2’s The Fixer with Alex Polizzi. The show will air on September 1st 9pm BBC2 and gives a great insight into the ups and downs of running a brewery. Paul Walker who started Hunters in 2008 has managed to produce some top award winning ales and […]
Otter Amber has been named the “Champion Bitter of Britain for the South West” by the Campaign for Real Ale. Brewed by Otter Brewery in the Blackdown Hills near Honiton, Otter Amber has been recognised by CAMRA as the Westcountry’s best bitter. Otter Amber is one of the five main beers produced year round by […]