What was the first British Trade Mark? The Red Triangle of Bass? Well yes and no. Trade Mark Number One was a beer label for Bass & Co.s Pale Ale. Although it is a generally accepted and much repeated “fact” that the Red Triangle was the first Trade Mark, it was in fact the 914th; […]
The Early History of Bass
Which one is the odd one out? Phil Seaman 1926-1972 Jazz Drummer Stanley Clarke 1933-2004 Property Developer William Bass c.1717-1787 Brewer Joe Jackson 1954-date Musician Paddy Considine 1973-date Actor & Film maker The answer is William Bass, as all the others are famous Burtonians. Bass was born around 1717 in Hinckley, Leics, 21 miles away […]
Tickets On Sale Now
A Celebration of the 150th Anniversary of Bass’ Ratcliff Ale Monday 16 December, 19:30 at Marston’s Sports & Social Club A unique event is happening on 16 December 2019 at Marston’s Sports & Social Club; a chance for you to try Bass’ Ratcliff Ale exactly 150 years to the day from when it was brewed […]
No.2 Horninglow
It is 10am on a sunny crisp September Wednesday and I am in the Visitors’ Centre at Marston’s with a slight sense of disbelief. Around the table sit a number of esteemed beer writers: Martyn Cornell (multiple award winner, author and blogger of the “Zythophile” fame), Adrian Tierney-Jones (another multiple award winner, writer for The […]
Geronimo!
Burton Town Brewery are proud to announce a new beer; Geronimo! “It is an Extra Pale Red Ale,” explains brewer Jon Dale. “There are no roast flavours, this is a lighter version of a red ale, but a hint of caramel, marshmallow and candy floss from three different malts. two punchy American hops, Chinook and […]
A unique chance to try Britain’s oldest beer
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 […]