South-West Cask Ale - LWC

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salopian
GBBF BEST BITTER
"The brewery has never stood still since 1999"
Over the next couple
of years the brewery
became well known
for producing unusual beers,
mainly based on continental
styles such as Altbier and
Weiss. This enabled it to
build up a good following
amongst the more
adventurous free trade
outlets for cask beer, as well
as supplying Oddbins and
A citrus dominated IPA,
its immediate impression
is soft and smooth yet builds
to a crescendo
of massive hoppiness
Lemon zest in colour with
a clean, hoppy aroma.
A resinous finish
and some bitterness.
Safeway on a national scale
with bottled beers.
GOLD 2011
It soon became apparent that
to succeed in a competitive
market a more traditional
approach to brewing was
required, and that emphasis
should be placed on
supplying the style of beer
that would please the
average consumer as well as
Salopian Brewery was established
at The Old Dairy on the outskirts
of mediaeval Shrewsbury in 1995.
Since then the brewery has become
synonymous with the production
of top quality consistent beers.
From the beginning at
Thornbridge we knew
that excellence and
quality of process and
product would be
paramount to our success
and delighting drinkers. Our
vision was to create products
that would make us of the
leading new breweries in the
a consistent product to suit
the discerning landlord!
sales have grown every year
since and capacity has been
increased twice in that period.
We pride ourselves on
the uncomplicated, natural
and traditional way our
beers are produced, and like
to think that our customer
care compliments that ethos.
UK. The adoption of the
Innovation, Passion and
Knowledge strap line for the
brewery was no hollow
promotional stunt but
a cultural statement of how
through our many activities
we would go about our day
to day business.
Golden, with a flora aroma and
a full hoppy flavour that is
balanced by a crisp dry
maltiness and a rich finish
The intention of the hop
character is to be pronounced
but not all encompassing, dry
but not overtly bitter and a tiny
hint of sweetness to add body.
AVAILABLE WITH 14 DAYS NOTICE
thornbridge
GBBF STRONG BITTER
GOLD 2010
Thornbridge branded beers were
first brewed in early 2005 after the
establishment of a 10 barrel brewery
in the grounds of Thornbridge Hall.
Our initial focus was on a range of
cask beers that used traditional
recipes but provided a modern twist
"Innovation, Passion, Knowledge"
Thornbridge now operates
from two brewery sites.
Our original Hall brewery
highlights the traditional
infusion mash ale system
whereas the contemporary
Riverside brewery highlights
our ability to innovate
through technology.
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