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Discover Cumbria’s finest brewers of real ales
The history of brewing
The art of brewing dates back centuries. In medieval times, most
people drank ale as a safer option to the local water. Various cereals
were used to produce brews: in Cumbria, it is thought that oats were
commonly used, as was a local variety of barley called bigg. It was
later discovered that the addition of flowers and stems of the
hedgerow hopbine to the brew conferred improved keeping qualities
and added to the flavour. Thus, the cultivation and addition of hops
became standard practice, and ale (brewed without hops) became
beer (ale brewed with hops).
In 1830 the Beer Act allowed any householder to sell beer, and the
number of small ale-houses brewing their own beer proliferated.
By the 1890s the more successful breweries were expanding and
beginning to supply beer to other outlets.
In Cumbria, independent breweries developed in Carlisle, Cleator
Moor, Cockermouth, Kendal, Appleby, Workington, Maryport, Barrow-
in-Furness, Dalton-in-Furness and Ulverston, among other places.
The Carlisle State Brewery was set up by the government during the
First World War to regulate excessive drinking among munitions
workers during the First World War. It was the only state-owned
brewery in the country and the recipe for one of its beers is still used
today by Derwent Brewery.
The 1950s and 1960s saw the introduction of keg beers by the big
breweries of the day. These had better keeping qualities and were
more consistent than the traditional cask-conditioned beers of the
time. Keg beers rapidly grew in popularity, resulting in the closure of
many small breweries that could not compete. The decline in locally
brewed beers was so marked that by the 1970s, there were only four
home-brew pubs in Great Britain and a few regional brewers.
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However, all was not lost. In 1971, realising that something had
to be done, a committed band of real ale enthusiasts formed the
Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA). Since then CAMRA has evolved
into a highly effective campaign with over 80,000 members that has
done much to reverse this decline by providing support and
encouragement to real ale entrepreneurs. There are now more than
600 locally run breweries in Britain producing over 2000 varieties of
beer – a tremendous testimony to a campaigning organisation!
If you care about good quality beer and pubs then why not join
CAMRA? Members receive a monthly copy of What’s Brewing as well as
free or discounted entry to 160 CAMRA beer festivals, and discounts
on CAMRA books including the best-selling Good Beer Guide. For
further information please contact CAMRA on 01727 867201 or visit
www.camra.org.uk
Beer Events
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Early April
Cumbrian Micro-Brewery
Challenge, Kendal
June
Keswick Beer Festival
Boot Beer Festival
August
Beer and Sausage Festival at
the Queen’s Head, Tirril
September
Ulverston Beer Festival
Silloth Beer Festival
October
Whitehaven Beer Festival
Westmorland Beer Festival
at Kendal
Broughton Festival of Beer
November
Boot Winter Ale Festival
December
Cockermouth Beer Festival
Some real-ale pubs organise
their own beer events.
The brewing process
“AL E I S M A D E O F M A LT E A N D WAT E R , and they the which do
put any other thynge to ale than is rehersed, except yest, barme
or godisgood [other forms of yeast] do sofysticat [adulterate]
theyr ale. Ale for an englysshe man is a natural drynke. Ale must
have these propertyes, it must be freshe and cleare, it must not
be ropy [cloudy] or smoky, nor it must have no welt or tayle
[sediment or dregs].
AL E S H O U L D N OT be dronke under V [5] days olde. Newe ale is
unholsome for all men. And soure ale and deade ale the which
doth stande a tylt is good for no man. Barly malte maketh better
ale then oten malte or any other corne doth, it doth engender
grosse humoures, but yette it maketh a man stronge.”
Andrew Boorde (c.1490-1549) ‘A Compendyous Regymnet or a Dyetary of Helth’, 1542.
The four main ingredients for making beer are barley malt, water,
hops and yeast.
Malt is produced by germinating good quality barley under controlled
conditions and then stopping the process by drying
and heating. The amount of heat applied determines the complexity
of the sugars produced in the corn, giving rise to a variety of malt
types: lightly heated for pale ales; heated and crystallised for darker
beers and roasted for the bitter flavours of stouts and porters.
Water, known as ‘brewing liquor’, has a distinct effect on the flavour
of the beer. Some Cumbrian brewers use their own sources of water
from local springs or the fellside, which give their beers a unique taste.
Hops are chosen either for the bitter flavour they give, or the aroma
they impart to the beer. As with malt, the brewer can use different
types of hops to produce different flavours or aromas: for instance, a
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bitter taste is provided by Fuggles hops and a more aromatic finish
with Goldings hops. Hops also help to preserve the beer.
Yeast is the agent which turns the unfermented beer into an
alcoholic drink. The yeast acts to transform the sugar from the malt
into alcohol, releasing carbon dioxide in the process. Brewers
cultivate their own particular strains of yeast to ensure consistency
of flavour and individuality for their beers. Occasionally other
ingredients may be added to complement the above: the addition of
brewing sugar increases the amount of fermentable material in the
brew for a higher alcoholic content, maize is believed to give the
beer a better head and oats provide a smoother mouthfeel.
Hawkshead Brewery and Strawberry Bank Liqueurs have also
successfully experimented with adding damsons to produce the local
speciality of damson beer. Differences in the type of malt and hops
used, variations in brewing temperatures and fermenting times,
changes to when the ingredients are added can all create an almost
endless array of flavours and strengths – one of the great joys of
drinking real ales.
Cask-conditioned v. keg beers Keg beers were developed to
provide consistency and better keeping qualities than the cask-
conditioned beers of the time. At the end of fermentation the beer is
first chilled, then filtered to remove any remaining yeast, carbonated
and then pasteurised. The beer is then sealed into containers called
kegs and pumped to the bar using gas.
Cask-conditioned beer, on the other hand, continues to mature in
its cask until served in the pub. Finings are added to draw the
yeast particles down to the bottom of the cask. Cask beer has its
own natural effervescence and can be served straight from the
cask by gravity or by using a simple suction pump. However, once
opened, the beer should be consumed within about three days to
be at its best.
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How real ale is brewedA step-by-step guide to the brewing process
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Hot water
Cooling
Grist case/malt millSieved malt is crushed
and fed into the mask
tun
Mash tunIn the mash tun the grist
(crushed malt) is stirred
in hot liquor to form a
mash
CopperThe wort is run into a
copper (or brew kettle),
where it is boiled up
with hops for an hour
or 90 minutes
Hop backThe liquid is strained
through the hop
back which
collects the
spent hops
Fermenting vesselYeast is added and
fermentation takes place
RackingAfter the ale has matured
in conditioning tanks it is
racked into casks
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Alexander’s, Castle Green Hotel, Kendal 6E
Angler’s Arms, Haverthwaite 7D
Badger Bar, Glen Rothay Hotel, Rydal 5D
Bitter End, Cockermouth 3B
Black Bull, Coniston 6C
Black Dog, Holmes Green, Dalton-in-Furness 7C
Blacksmith’s Arms, Broughton Mills 6C
Blacksmith’s Arms, Talkin village 1F
Boardroom, Carlisle 1D
Bower House, Eskdale 5B
Britannia Inn, Elterwater 5D
Brook House Inn, Boot 5B
Brown Cow, Dalton-in-Furness 7C
Burgundy’s Wine Bar, Kendal 6E
Castle Inn, Kendal 6E
Coledale Inn, Braithwaite 4C
Claife Crier Bar, Sawrey Hotel, Far Sawrey 6D
Cumberland Hotel, Alston 2G
Drunken Duck, Barngates, Ambleside 5D
Eagle & Child, Staveley 5E
Fish Hotel, Buttermere 4C
Fox Inn, Ousby 3F
George & Dragon, Dent 6G
Gosforth Hall Hotel 5B
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High Cross Inn, Broughton-in-Furness 6C
Herdwick, Penruddock 3D
Highland Laddie, Glasson 1C
Hope & Anchor, Port Carlisle 1C
Joiner’s Arms, Lazonby 2E
King’s Arms, Cartmel 7D
King’s Arms Hotel, Hawkshead 6D
King’s Head, Carlisle 1D
King’s Head Hotel, Ravenstonedale 5G
Kirkstile Inn, Loweswater 4B
Kirkstone Pass Inn, Ambleside 5D
Langstrath Country Inn, Stonethwaite, Borrowdale 4C
Lion, Ireby 2C
Lutwidge Arms Hotel, Holmrook 5B
Manor Arms, Broughton-in-Furness 6C
Mardale Inn, Bampton 4E
Old Crown Inn, Hesket Newmarket 2D
Old Dungeon Ghyll Hotel, Langdale 5C
Pheasant Inn, Cumwhitton 1E
Prince of Wales, Foxfield 6C
Queen’s Head, Tirril 3E
Queen’s Head, Troutbeck 5D
Queen’s Hotel, Ambleside 5D
Railway Inn, Lindal in Furness 7C
Red Lion, Dalton-in-Furness 7C
Royal Hotel, Penrith 3E
Royal Oak, Bowness on Windermere 6D
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Shepherd’s Arms, Ennerdale Bridge 4B
Ship Inn, Allonby 2B
Snooty Fox, Uldale 2C
Stag Inn, Crosby-on-Eden 1E
Stan Laurel Inn, Ulverston 7C
Sun Inn, Coniston 6C
Sun Inn, Dent 6G
Sun Inn, Hawkshead 6D
Swan Inn, Ulverston 7C
Swan Inn, Westnewton 2B
Three Shires, Little Langdale 5D
Tower Bank Arms, Near Sawrey 6D
Wasdale Head Inn, Wasdale 5C
Wateredge Inn, Ambleside 5D
Watermill Inn, Ings 5D
White Hart Inn, Bouth 6D
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Abraham Thompson’s Brewery
Established by John Mulholland in 2004, this half-barrel brewery is
more nano than micro, and is described by John as a ‘garden
brewery’. Its incredibly small output makes it a rare find in Cumbria.
The beers, found in the Low Furness area, reflect the brewer’s
preference for dark, flavoursome ales.
Lickerish Stout (ABV 4.0%)
Porter (ABV 4.0%)
Abraham Thompson’s Brewing Company, Flass Lane, Barrow in Furness, Cumbria LA13 0AD
Tel: 07708 191437 Email: [email protected]
Barngates Brewery
The brewery is attached to the 17th-century Drunken Duck Inn and
Restaurant. Founded in 1997 by John Lloyd, the brewery now supplies
outlets throughout Cumbria, Lancashire, Northumberland and
Yorkshire. Most of the beers are named after much-loved pets that
have lived at the pub. Tag Lag won Beer of the Festival at Keswick in
2004 and Doncaster in 2005. Tours of the brewery by prior
arrangement.
Cat Nap (ABV 3.6%)
Cracker Ale (ABV 3.9%)
Westmorland Gold (ABV 4.2%)
Tag Lag (ABV 4.4%)
Red Bull Terrier (ABV 4.8%)
Chester’s Strong and Ugly (ABV 5.2%)
Barngates Brewery Ltd, Barngates, Ambleside, Cumbria LA22 0NG.
Tel/Fax: 015394 36575 Email: [email protected] Website: www.barngatesbrewery.co.uk
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Beckstones Brewery
Set up in 2003 by Dave Taylor and housed in a converted dairy. The
brewery prides itself on using only the best ingredients combined
with pure spring water. Dave is hoping to restore an old waterwheel in
the adjacent corn mill with a view to grinding his own barley in the
future. Tours by prior arrangement.
Leat (ABV 3.6%)
Iron Town (ABV 3.8%)
Beer O’Clock (ABV 3.9%)
Border Steeans (ABV 4.1%)
Bitta Clout (ABV 4.6%)
Hematite (ABV 5.5%)
Beckstones Brewery, Upper Beckstones Mill, The Green, Millom, Cumbria LA18 5HL.
Mobile: 07761 605782 Email: [email protected]
Bitter End Brewery
The brewery was founded in 1995 by Mike and Sue Askey at the rear
of The Bitter End Pub in Cockermouth. Their range of beers is only
available in the pub and at beer festivals. The brewery was upgraded
to a 90 gallon plant in 2004 and is on public view through a large
glass screen. The Bitter End is a multi CAMRA award-winning pub.
Tours by prior arrangement.
Cockermouth Pride (ABV 4%)
Tempus Fugit (ABV 4%)
Cuddy Lugs (ABV 4.3%)
Czechumberland (ABV 4.5%)
Three Hares (ABV 4.5%)
Skinner’s Old Strong (ABV 5.5%)
The Bitter End Pub and Brewery, 15 Kirkgate, Cockermouth, Cumbria CA13 9PJ.
Tel: 01900 828993 Email: [email protected] Website: www.bitterend.co.uk
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Blackbeck Brewery
Construction is nearing completion on this micro brewery which will
produce a range of beers for the hotel. Planned start-up is late 2006.
Taylors Blackbeck Hotel, Blackbeck, Beckermet CA22 2NY
Tel: 01946 841661 Email: [email protected] Website: www.blackbeck.co.uk
Coniston Brewery
Established in 1995 behind the 16th-century Black Bull Inn in Coniston.
One of its beers – Bluebird Bitter – won the CAMRA ‘Supreme
Champion Beer of Britain’ competition at the Great British Beer Festival
(London) in 1998. The brewery currently produces 30 barrels a week
and supplies a number of local outlets. All of the beers can be
sampled in the Black Bull, and are available on draught or in bottles.
Tours by prior arrangement.
Bluebird Bitter (ABV 3.6%)
Opium (ABV 4%)
Bluebird XB (ABV 4.2%)
Old Man Ale (ABV 4.2%)
Coniston Brewing Co. Ltd., Coppermines Road, Coniston, Cumbria LA21 8HL.
Tel: 015394 41133 Fax: 015394 41177 Email: [email protected]
Website: www.conistonbrewery.com
Cumbrian Legendary Ales
Located on the edge of Hawkshead, this 10-barrel plant commenced
brewing in June 2006. The owner/brewer is David Newham, previously of
Hawkshead Brewery. Two initial brews are available, with plans to
increase the range and add some high gravity strong ales later. The
beers will be named after legendary Cumbrian characters.
Wicked Jimmy (ABV 3.6%)
King Dunmail (ABV 4.2%)
Cumbrian Legendary Ales Ltd, Old Hall Brewery, Hawkshead, Cumbria LA22 0QF
Tel: 015394 36436/07786 421880 Website: www.cumbrianlegendaryales.com
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Dent Brewery
The brewery was set up in a converted barn in Dentdale in 1990,
using its own spring water. The brewery owns the George & Dragon
in Dent and supplies a number of other outlets. Four of the ales –
Ramsbottom, Kamikaze, Rambrau and T’Owd Tup – are available in
bottles. T’Owd Tup also won the CAMRA ‘Champion Beer of Britain’
award in 1999 (Porters and Stouts class).
Bitter (ABV 3.7%)
Aviator Ale (ABV 4%)
Ramsbottom (ABV 4.5%)
Kamikaze (ABV 5%)
Rambrau (ABV 5.4%)
T’Owd Tup (ABV 6%)
Dent Brewery, Hollins, Cowgill, Dent, Cumbria LA10 5TQ.
Tel: 01539 625326 Email: [email protected] Website: www.dentbrewery.co.uk
Derwent Brewery
The brewery was set up in 1997 by Hans Kruger and Frank Smith.
Their best-known beer – Carlisle State Bitter – is derived from the
original recipe used at the former state-owned Carlisle Brewery.
Around 20 seasonal brews are produced and they now supply beers
throughout northern England. Group tours by arrangement with a
small charge applicable.
Carlisle State Bitter (ABV 3.7%)
Parsons Pledge (ABV 4%)
Hofbrau (ABV 4.2%)
W M Kendal Pale Ale (ABV 4.4%)
Derwent Brewing Co., Units 2a/2b Station Road Industrial Estate, Silloth, Cumbria CA7 4AG.
Tel: 016973 31522
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Foxfield Brewery
The brewery is attached to the Prince of Wales pub at Foxfield, near
Broughton-in-Furness. It was set up by Lynda and Stuart Johnson in
1997, and has become a magnet for real ale enthusiasts who come
from far and wide to enjoy their regular beer weekends. They brew a
huge range of beers – many on a one-off basis. The pub is
conveniently located opposite Foxfield station on the Cumbrian coastal
line. Accommodation available with discounts for CAMRA members.
Voted Cumbria ‘CAMRA Pub of the Year’ in 2005.
Sands (ABV 3.6%)
Fleur-de-Lys (ABV 3.6%)
Dark Mild (ABV 3.7%)
Brief Encounter (ABV 3.8%)
Stuart’s Stout (ABV 4.2%)
Foxfield Brewery, Prince of Wales Hotel, Foxfield, Broughton-in-Furness, Cumbria LA20 6BX.
Tel: 01229 716238 Website: www.princeofwalesfoxfield.co.uk
Geltsdale Brewery
This 5-barrel brewery is under construction within the Old Brewery,
Brampton. Operational from autumn 2006.
Great Gable Brewery
Based at the Wasdale Head Inn in a superb setting, this brewery lies at
the foot of England’s highest mountain (Scafell Pike), near its deepest
lake (Wastwater) and near its smallest church (St Olaf’s). The brewery
was set up by Giles Holiday and Howard Christie in 2002. It uses its
own spring water from Yewbarrow Fell, which gives the beer its unique
qualities. Beers on draught only but there are plans to produce bottled
beers. Tours by prior arrangement.
Great Gable (ABV 3.7%)
Burnmoor Pale Ale (ABV 4.2%)
Wasd’ale (ABV 4.4%)
Scawfell (ABV 4.8%)
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Illgill IPA (ABV 5%)
Yewbarrow (ABV 5.5%)
Great Gable Brewing Co. Ltd, Wasdale Head Inn, Gosforth, Cumbria CA20 1EX.
Tel: 019467 26229/26333 Email: [email protected]
Website: www.greatgablebrewing.co.uk
Hardknott Brewery
Located at the Woolpack Inn in Boot, this 2-barrel brewery was
started up by Dave Bailey and Ann Wedgwood in 2005. After much
experimentation, a portfolio of brews is now evolving. Availability is
currently limited to the Woolpack Inn and beer festivals.
Mildly Complex (ABV 3.0%)
Light Casc’ade (ABV 3.2%)
Woolpacker (ABV 3.8%)
Tenacity (ABV 4.8%)
Hardknott Brewery, The Woolpack Inn, Boot, Holmrook, Cumbria, CA19 1TH
Tel: 019467 23230 Email: [email protected] Website: www.woolpack.co.uk
Hawkshead Brewery
Hawkshead now has two working breweries. In May 2006, the
brewery expanded onto a second site at Staveley Mill near
Windermere with a 20-barrel plant, beer hall and visitor centre. The
original 7-barrel plant outside Hawkshead continues to brew ales.
Alex Brodie remains head brewer of both operations.
Hawkshead Bitter (ABV 3.7%)
U.P.A. - Ulverston Pale Ale (ABV 4.1%)
Red (Best Bitter) (ABV 4.2%)
Lakeland Gold (ABV 4.3%)
Brodie’s Prime (ABV 5%)
Hawkshead Brewery Limited, Town End, Colthouse, Hawkshead, Cumbria LA22 0JU.
Tel/Fax: 015394 36111 Email: [email protected] Website:
www.hawksheadbrewery.co.uk
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Hesket Newmarket Brewery
Established in 1988 behind the Old Crown Inn, the brewery is owned by
a co-operative of villagers and run on their behalf by a Brewery
Manager. The brewery produces a wide range of distinctive beers all
named after Lake District fells except for the popular Doris’s 90th
Birthday Ale (dedicated to the founder’s mother-in-law). Future plans
include the installation of a bottling plant and a small visitor centre.
Another co-operative has recently bought the Old Crown enabling a
unique partnership to develop. Tours of the brewery by prior
arrangement.
Great Cockup Porter (ABV 3%)
Blencathra Bitter (ABV 3.1%)
Skiddaw Special Bitter (ABV 3.5%)
Haystacks (ABV 3.7%)
Helvellyn Gold (ABV 3.9%)
Doris’s 90th Birthday Ale (ABV 4.2%)
Sca Fell Blonde (ABV 4.4%)
Catbells Pale Ale (ABV 5%)
Old Carrock Strong Ale (ABV 6%)
Hesket Newmarket Brewery Ltd, Old Crown Barn, Back Green, Hesket Newmarket, Cumbria CA7 8JG.
Tel: 016974 78066 Email: [email protected] Website: www.hesketbrewery.co.uk
Jennings Brewery
Nestling at the foot of Cockermouth Castle, where the rivers Derwent
and Cocker meet, Jennings Castle Brewery boasts over 175 years of
brewing excellence. Jennings regards itself as a traditional brewer. Pure
Lakeland water is still used for brewing, drawn from the brewery’s own
well, and only the finest natural ingredients are added to the beers
giving them their unique characteristics. Guided brewery tours run daily.
The tour ends in the Old Cooperage Bar, where the brews can be
sampled. The shop also offers a range of bottled beers and gifts. For
information on brewery tours and the shop, telephone 0845 129 7190.
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Dark Mild (ABV 3.1%)
Bitter (ABV 3.5%)
Cumberland Ale (ABV 4%)
Cocker Hoop (ABV 4.6%)
Sneck Lifter (ABV 5.1%)
Jennings Brothers Ltd., Castle Brewery, Cockermouth, Cumbria CA13 9NE.
Tel: 0845 129 7185 Email: [email protected] Website:
www.jenningsbrewery.co.uk
Keswick Brewery
Phil and Sue Harrison started up the 10-barrel brewery in the aptly
named Brewery Lane in Keswick in 2006. Their first brew was
exhibited at the Cumbria Life Food and Drink Festival 2006.
Thirst Pitch (ABV 3.8%)
Thirst Ascent (ABV 4.0%)
Thirst Run (ABV 4.2%)
Keswick Brewery Company, Brewery Lane, Keswick, Cumbria, CA12 5BY
Tel: 017687 80700 Email: [email protected] Website: www.keswickbrewery.co.uk
Loweswater Brewery
The brewery was re-established at the Kirkstile Inn in 2003, reviving
an old brewing tradition up to the 1830s. Since 2003 the capacity of
the brewery has been increased by adding conditioning capacity.
The Brewery produces the widely acclaimed Melbreak Bitter and
Kirkstile Gold, which are only available at the Kirkstile Inn and beer
festivals. The beers have gained numerous awards at beer festivals.
In 2006, Kirkstile Gold was voted Beer of the Festival at the East
Lancashire Beer Festival and the Cumbria Life Food and Drink
Festival. The 16th century Kirkstile Inn has won numerous awards
and was voted Pub of the Year (West Cumbria and Western Lakes
CAMRA Branch) in 2003, 2004 and 2005.
Melbreak Bitter (ABV 3.7%)
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Rannerdale Best (ABV 4.0%)
Grasmoor Dark Ale (ABV 4.3%)
Kirkstile Gold (ABV 4.3%)
Loweswater Brewery, Kirkstile Inn, Loweswater, Cockermouth, Cumbria CA13 0RU.
Tel: 01900 85219 Email: [email protected] Website: www.kirkstile.com
Tirril Brewery
Founded at the Queen’s Head in Tirril, the brewery soon outgrew its
premises and moved to the former brewery building at Brougham
Hall near Penrith. The brewery is now at Red House in Long
Marton to facilitate the installation of a 20 barrel plant. Three of the
brews – Academy, Bewshers and Old Faithful – are available as
bottled beers. Tours by prior appointment.
John Bewsher’s Best Bitter (ABV 3.8%)
Brougham Ale (ABV 3.9%)
Charles Gough’s Old Faithful (ABV 4%)
1823 (ABV 4.1%)
Thomas Slee’s Academy Ale (ABV 4.2%)
Tirril Brewery Ltd, Red House, Long Marton, Appleby in Westmorland, Cumbria CA16 6BN.
Tel: 01768 361846 Email: [email protected] Website: www.tirrilbrewery.co.uk
Ulverston Brewery
This 5 barrel plant was started up by Paul and Anita Swann in
2006, bringing brewing back to Ulverston. In addition to the three
regular brews they produce a number of ‘seasonals’.
Harvest Moon (ABV 3.9%)
Another Fine Mess (ABV 4.0%)
Laughing Gravy (ABV 4.0%)
Ulverston Brewing Company, Diamond Buildings, Pennington Lane, Ulverston, Cumbria LA12 9LJ
Tel: 01229 584280 Email: [email protected]
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Watermill Brewery
This new brewery is attached to the multi-award-winning Watermill
Inn at Ings. The beers brewed will complement the extensive range of
guest beers regularly available in-house. The brewery can be seen
through a viewing window. The ‘doggie’ theme for the brews relates
to customers’ dogs who have been guests at the Inn. The Watermill
is the recipient of many national and local CAMRA awards.
Collie Wobbles (ABV 3.8%)
A Bit’er Ruff (ABV 4.3%)
W’Ruff Nite (ABV 5.0%)
Watermill Brewing Company, Ings, nr Staveley, Cumbria, LA8 9PY
Tel: 01539 821309 Email: [email protected] Website:
www.watermillinnbrewingcompany.co.uk
Yates Brewery
Established by Peter Yates in 1986 in outbuildings at Ghyll Farm,
Westnewton, this is Cumbria’s oldest micro-brewery. It is now run by
Graeme and Caroline Baxter who have added to the original beer
range. Their beers have won a number of awards over the years, with
the latest being Fever Pitch, which was the winning beer at the 2003
Keswick Beer Festival. IPA won the Cumbria Micro-brewery
Challenge, 2006. Tours by prior arrangement.
Yates Bitter (ABV 3.7%)
Fever Pitch (ABV 3.9%)
Sun Goddess (ABV 4.2%)
I.P.A. (ABV 4.9%)
Yates Brewery Ltd, Ghyll Farm, Westnewton, Wigton, Cumbria CA7 3NX.
Tel: 016973 21081 Email: [email protected] Website: www.yatesbrewery.co.uk
Tasting NotesTasting notes for the beers can be viewed on the individual brewery
websites or in the CAMRA Good Beer Guide and the Cumbria Real
Ale Guide. Visit www.camracumbria.org.uk for more details.
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Don’t drink & drive - use public transport
Many of the breweries, public houses and other outlets highlighted in
this leaflet can be accessed by public transport – an obvious benefit
to the real-ale enthusiast. For information on bus services, contact
Traveline on 0870 608 2608, email [email protected] or
visit their website at www.traveline.org.uk. For information on rail
services, contact the National Train Information Line on 08457
484950 or visit their website at www.nationaltrainenquiries.co.uk.
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Cumbria
LEADER+ (Cumbria Fells & Dales)
The Old Stables, Redhills, Penrith, Cumbria CA11 0DT.
Tel: 01768 869533
Email: [email protected].
Website: www.fellsanddales.org.uk.
Whilst every effort has been made to ensure that the content of this
leaflet is accurate and up-to-date at the time of printing, no liability
can be accepted for any errors, omissions or misrepresentations of
fact contained herein.
This project is being part financed by the European Agriculture
Guidance and Guarantee Fund of the European Union and the
Department for Environment Food and Rural Affairs through the
Cumbria Fells & Dales LEADER+ Programme.
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