Brewery news
New Cumbrian brewery, Lakes Brew Co, emerges from tough times After being made redundant at the beginning of lockdown restrictions 12 months ago, an award-winning team of four has reunited as Lakes Brew Co. Co-founders Matt Clarke, Michelle Gay, Steve Ricketts and Paul Sheldon, formerly employed by Hawkshead Brewery at Staveley, will be focusing on the local and thriving independent beer scene. Michelle said they were looking forward to developing a progressive and sociably innovative brewery in line with their own
ethos and attitudes: “This opportunity has come out of adversity. What most people would regard as a disaster - when we lost our jobs - means we can now build something fresh and new.” The new brewery will be in the heart of Kendal on Mintsfeet Industrial Estate, housing a bespoke designed 16hl SSV brew kit, MicroCan CL5 canning line and a proposed pop up tap room, providing fresh off the line beer to the craft beer scene in the Lake District.
Brewer Matt will be creating a range of modern beer styles, focusing on freshness and quality. Keen to use innovative ingredients including new hop varieties and yeast strains, Matt, said he is looking forward to working alongside likeminded artisanal businesses in the Lake District’s food and drink scene and collaborating with other Cumbrian businesses. For further information go to www.lakesbrewco.com
Wold Top Brewery launches a range of limited edition beers The team at Wold Top Brewery has launched a range of limited edition beers for people to enjoy at home. Each month, Wold Top brews a different Viking inspired beer that is available exclusively online and as part of its monthly bottled beer subscription offer. The third of the Wold Newton based brewery's limited edition bottlings in the 2021 Vikings series is Thor. "Thor's deep amber colour is reminiscent of the red hues in the God of Thunder's hair and beard. It's a delicious balance of biscuity crystal malts and Mystic and Minstrel hops with notes of orange," said Brewery Manager, Alex Balchin. "Our first two Viking beers, Odin and Freyja were very popular, so we're hopeful that people looking for something different to enjoy at home will want to try Thor and the forthcoming limited edition beers. Hopefully, people will also be able to enjoy the Viking beers in pubs before too long." Brewery Manager and Wold Top Director, Alex Balchin with the first three Viking inspired beers
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Thor (4.5% ABV) is gluten free and suitable for vegans. To find out more go to www.woldtopbrewery.co.uk
