I am looking for beer in a bid to raise money for charity; not just any beer mind you, I am after something really old and very special as I want to celebrate an absolute legendary Bass beer and benefit a good cause too. On 16th December 1869 Bass, Ratcliff & Gretton brewed their first […]
The 2019/20 Away Fan’s Guide to Real Ale in Burton upon Trent
Burton upon Trent was once the Brewing Capital of the World, producing more beer than London. Since 1708 there have been over 100 breweries in the town, although now this number stands at seven; Marston’s, Coors, Burton Bridge, Tower, Heritage Brewing Company, Burton Town and Gates. The town has a surprisingly high number of excellent […]
The Weighbridge Inn reopens this Saturday
The Weighbridge Inn reopens it’s doors this Saturday at 12:00 under the management of new owners Muirhouse Brewery from Ilkeston. “Everyone is asking about changes to the Weighbridge Inn, well where do I start …” says Mandy Muir. “We’ve redone the cellar and put a brand new chiller unit in so hopefully there’ll be no […]
A sell out at The Devvie
On Saturday The Devonshire Arms a.k.a The Devvie hosted their first beer festival since the pub was taken over by Carl and Nicki Stout a few months ago. Billed as “A Showcase of Burton Beers”, it did just that with beers from all seven Burton breweries: Marston’s, Coors, Burton Bridge, Tower, Heritage, Burton Town and […]
The Devvie to showcase Burton Beers
This Saturday, for one day only, The Devvie on Station Street, Burton upon Trent is holding its first Beer Festival since it was taken over by Carl and Nicki Stout earlier this year. The theme is as brilliant as it is simple, “A Showcase of Burton Beers.” The idea appeared to Landlord Carl in a […]
The Real No. 1 Horninglow Street
No. 1 Horninglow Street sits near the junction of High Street, Bridge Street and Wetmore Road; it currently forms part of the shop Spirit Games. A plaque by the door shows its previous life as apartments and 150 years ago it served as a private house for William Wright of Ratcliff & Wright, Druggists & […]
X Porter, the new beer from Heritage Brewing Co.
James Porter certainly rates as one of Burton’s lesser known brewers, which is why it is interesting that one of his recipes has been re-imagined by Heritage Brewing Co. who are based at the National Brewery Centre. This is perfectly in keeping with the brewery’s mission to recreate old beers for a modern audience; other […]
The Weighbridge Inn to reopen as a Muirhouse Brewery pub
The last 12 months have been rather turbulent for The Weighbridge Inn on Derby Street, Burton upon Trent. First it changed hands with George and Walter selling the lease to the Burton Old Cottage Beer Company, and then there a few issues over the hot summer with the chiller in the cellar failing; however just […]
No. 1 Horninglow Street
“No. 1 Horninglow Street” is the first in a series of one off brews from Burton upon Trent brewers Marston’s; fittingly it is an India Pale Ale, the beer synonymous with the town. Marston’s are the town’s oldest brewers, with a rich history that can be traced back to 1834, when founder John Marston bought […]
The Goat Speaks
The Beertonian swung by Clarence Street this evening to check on the Goat weathervane who sits on top of the Goat Maltings that once belonged to the Peter Walker Brewery following the recent fire. “It did get rather hot on Saturday,” said the Goat laughing. “I was beginning to think Roast Goat was going to […]