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Ever been interested in how they make traditional beers or even what the difference is between a stout, a porter or an IPA? Then visit any of the Warwickshire breweries listed below that offer information packed tours of their facilities.
Also see below for details of 2010 Beer Festivals in Warwickshire. These organised events offer a great way of tasting or purchasing a variety of beers (and often other alcholic drinks), while enjoying live entertainment if available.
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Yearly Beer Festivals in Warwickshire
What better way is there to sample the delights of a number of real ales and refreshing perries? See below for all forthcoming beer and cider festivals across Coventry & Warwickshire in 2010.
See CAMRA.org.uk for full details of all Beer Festivals across the county. |
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2010
Coventry Beer Festival at Coventry Rugby Football Club Ground, Fri 5th & Sat 6th March 2010. Venue: Coventry Rugby Football Club Ground. 95 beers (special beers from local breweries) plus Cider/Perry + Country Wines. Open: 12noon-4pm, then 6pm-11pm Fri/Sat. Admission: £1 lunch, £2 evening - free for card-carrying CAMRA members at all times. Glass hire £2 (refundable). Food available all sessions. Directions: off Jct7 of city centre ring rd; 10-15min walk from Rail Station; or no.10/ 19/ 32/ 33 bus from city centre. Ample parking, coach parties welcome. Further information: contact Mick or Louise Madder 024 7667 3680 or see www.covnwcamra.org.uk.
National Cask Ale Week, 26th March to 5th April 2010. Whether you are a cask ale connoisseur or a virgin, from 29th March to 5th April 2010 join in the largest celebration of Britain's National Drink. From 1st March 2010 www.caskaleweek.co.uk will have details of Pubs promoting Cask Ale Week and links to their sites, Details of pub promotions, and National and local competitions.
Wetherspoon International Real Ale Festival, Weds 7 to Sun 25 April 2010.This really does promise to be our biggest and best real-ale festival ever. Four international brewers, of world renown, are flying over to brew four beers right here in the UK – exclusively for you to enjoy during the festival. Of the 50 ales on offer, 14 are exclusive to the festival and 21 are new beers – either for the festival or first brewed in 2010. See the Real Ale Festival tasting notes and official programme for details, and the locations of all Wetherspoon pubs in Coventry and Warwickshire.
Merchant's Inn Beer Festival - Rugby on Sea at Rugby, Mon 19th to Sun 25th April 2010. Welcome to The Merchants Inn. The Merchants pub in Rugby is a well established ale house serving Real Ales, Traditional Beers, Belgian Beers and good food. With regular live music and beer festivals this is an award winning pub in Rugby. The festival features over 100 beers and ciders from the coast. Call 01788 571119 or see www.merchantsinn.co.uk for details.
Long Itchington Beer Festival, Fri 30th April to Mon 3rd May 2010. The six pubs of Long Itchington join forces to bring you the best village beer festival the Midlands has ever seen. Marvel at the choice of beer, the great food and entertainment and six great pubs in one small village. Pick up a beer guide at any of the pubs, which detail which pubs are selling which beer on which days. As we get closer to the beer festival, a list of the beers available at each pub will be posted on www.longitchingtonbeerfestival.co.uk.
Rugby Beer Festival, Thurs 13th to Sat 15th May 2010. The festival will be held as usual at Rugby Thornfields Indoor Bowling Club from the 13th - 15th May. Opening times: Thurs & Fri 5:30pm -11pm, Sat 11am - 11pm, highlights include: 50+ Ales, LocAle Bar, Ciders, Perries, Foreign bottled beer Bar, Food at all sessions, Our infamous tombola during the festival and auction on Saturday afternoon, Pub games. See www.rugbybeerfestival.com for details.
Stratford upon Avon Beer & Cider Festival, Fri 18th & Sat 19th June 2010. To be held at Stratford Racecourse, the aim is to offer more than 50 Beers from local breweries and some of the smaller regional and local concerns around the country and specially selected ciders and perries. With side stalls, song and entertainment, we provide something more than an interesting drinking experience. Whether you're an established real ale drinker or someone who has never tried it before, we guarantee you a warm welcome and a good time. See www.stratfordbeerfestival.org.uk for full details.
Warwick Lions Beer Festival, Fri 16th & Sat 17th July 2010. At Warwick Racecourse. Fri 6pm-10pm, Sat noon-10pm. The event for 2010 will be bigger and better. See www.lionsbeerfestival.co.uk for details.
Nuneaton Round Table Beer Festival, Sat 24th July 2010, 2 to 7pm. Beers from the famous Tunnel & Churchend breweries. Also a Raffle. At Nuneaton Rugby Football Club, Liberty Way, Nuneaton, Warwickshire, CV11 6RR. Call David on 07976360998 for details.
Cask Ale Extravaganza at The Dun Cow in Dunchurch, Thurs 29th July to Sunday 1st August 2010. The Dun Cow Vintage Inn on The Green in Dunchurch will be hosting a Showcase Cask Ale Festival made up of 15 champion brews. Friday evening from 5pm you can also join us for a Hog Roast and a session of live blues and jazz from the Rhythm Roadsters. On Saturday the Dun Cow will be holding another Hog Roast (all-day this time) and later on from 6pm there will be acoustic guitar from 2K. There will be children’s activities available on all three days and make sure you don’t miss the final performance by the Rhythm Roadsters on Sunday at 1pm. See www.vintageinn.co.uk/theduncowdunchurch for details.
The Folly Charity Folk n Boat n Beer Weekend, Nr Southam, Fri 20th to Sun 22nd August 2010. The Folly Charity Folk n Boat n Beer Weekend at The Folly, Napton Warwickshire CV47 8NZ is in aid of JJs Memorial Fund, a local charity dedicated to raising money to help injured Paratroopers and support the families of those killed in action. The line up of music includes: Headlining - The Wurzels. With Martin Ledner, Red Shoes, Bill Bates, Scarecrow, Life And Times, Tinkers Cuss, The Red Hills, Neil And Julie Smith, Linda Watkins, Maggie Coleman - more still to be confirmed. There will also be traditional dancing, The Cheese Boat and Tia the eco boat, land-based stalls, at least 6 cask conditioned ales including a special "Airborne Ale" and great food. For more information contact info@follyfolk.co.uk or 07751 49 50 70. Holt Farm Camping and Caravan Site is now the official camp site for The Folly Charity Folk n Boat n Beer weekend. Pitches are £12.00 per night for 2 adults and £1.00 per child. Additional adults £5.00. Electric is metered. Separate Ladies and Gents washing and hot shower facilities available. Just 15 minutes walk along the towpath directly to The Folly. Phone (01926) 812225. Book early to avoid disappointment - limited space available.
Harbury Beer Festival 2010, BH weekend, Fri 3rd and Sat 4th August 2009. The 2010 festival will feature beers sourced from the Heart of Warwickshire area. The dates are Friday 3rd - (5.30pm to 11.30pm) and Saturday 4th September - (11.30am to 4.00pm and 6.00pm to 11.30pm). The theme to this years festival is :- Occupations and Jobs. See www.camrahow.org.uk for details. |
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2009
Bulkington Beer Festival, Thu 17 to Sat 19 September 2009. Venue; Weston Hall Hotel, Weston Lane, Bulkington. Thurs; 6-11pm, Fri; 5.30-11pm, Sat; 12noon-11pm. £2.50 entrance, includes festival glass. Over 40 real ales, live music nightly.
Wetherspoon Real Ale Festival, Wed 28 October to Sun 15 November 2009. Celebrating Wetherspoon's 30th anniversary. Featuring 50 ales and ciders. Award winning ales from across the United Kingdom, plus guest ales from the Czech Republic, Japan, New Zealand and the USA. Visit any Coventry or Warwickshire Wetherspoon Pub to try these delicious beers - see the beer tasting notes for more details, and visit the website for locations of all Wetherspoon pubs in Coventry and Warwickshire.
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Local Breweries
The below breweries sell an exciting array of locally produced beer and many (but not all) do brewery tours. all however see their beers being stocked at the many public houses across the county. Many also sell regularly at Farmers' Markets around warwickshire. |
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Atomic Brewery
The Victoria Inn
1 Lower Hillmorton Road
Rugby
CV21 3ST
www.atomicbrewery.com | |
Atomic Brewery in Rugby was established in 2005 by Nick Pugh & Keith Abbis, and is already producing award winning ales. Nick Pugh has a real passion for real ale and Keith Abbis just a passion for drinking in general. They have been spurred on by a real lack of quality beer in the local area and have made themselves a promise to produce the regions best beer.
Although this local brewery has no brewery tour, you can try any of their excellent ales at pubs and inns such as the Victoria Inn (Rugby), Merchants Inn (Rugby), and the Alexandra Arms (Rugby). Please see their entries in the attractions database for further details.
For more details or to book a tour contact Nick Pugh on 01788 542170 or email: nick@soundsexpensive.com
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Church End Brewery
109 Ridge Lane
Ridge Lane
Nr. Nuneaton
CV10 0RD
www.churchendbrewery.co.uk | |
Church End Brewery near Nuneaton started life in an old coffin workshop behind the Griffin Inn, Shustoke. Its goal was to be a 'hands on' craft brewery making a wide range of cask conditioned beers . The Brewery's philosophy only allows the use of good quality raw materials, such as floor malted barley and whole hops; definitely no processed sugars!
They produces over two dozen different beers, about five of which are brewed each week. Church End has it’s own brewery tap serving a selection of their own brews.
For more details or to book a tour contact Stewart Elliott on 01827 713080 or email: stewart@churchendbrewery.co.uk
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Discovery Ales, Meriden
Brook Farm
Packington Lane
Meriden
Coventry
CV7 7HN
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Discovery Ales Started brewing mid-August 2007. A 2½ BBL Porter's PBC Brewery Installation is used.
A list of the beers brewed is available on www.beermad.org.uk/brewery/4292
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The Griffin Inn Brewery
Coleshill Road
Church End
Shustoke
B46 2LB
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The Griffin Inn in Shustoke has now started brewing again, known as The Griffin Inn Brewery. The first brew is called "Ere it is".
Call 01675 481205 for details or see The Griffin Inn entry on this website. Visit this famous pub to see what a country pub is all about.
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North Cotswold Brewery
Ditchford Farm
Moreton in Marsh
Gloucestershire
GL56 9RD
www.northcotswoldbrewery.co.uk | |
The North Cotswold Brewery is a 10 barrel microbrewery situated at Ditchford Farm on the Gloucestershire/Warwickshire border.
Brewery Tours - Min 15, 2 packages - £8 tour and lots of beer, £15 with buffet, ring to arrange for less people, max 40. Shop there too. Times - ring for booking.
Local Pubs that sell our beer - Church Hill (Paxford), Horseshoe (Shipston in Stour), Kings Head (Bledington Ox), The Plough (Cold Aston), Benjamin Satchwell (Leamington Spa).
Call Jon on 01608663947 for details or email: @northcotswoldbrewery.co.uk
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Purity Brewing
The Brewery
Upper Spernall Farm
Off Spernal Lane
Gt Alne
B49 6JF
www.puritybrewing.com | |
Purity Brewing are pleased to offer tours of their state of the art 20 barrel brew plant and visitor's centre.
The tours consist of a guided tour of the brew plant and environmentally-friendly water treatment system (weather-permitting in Spring and Summer).
Visitors will also be served a freshly farm-cooked meal in a purpose-built visitors centre and finally (this is the best bit) get to enjoy a sample of their beers.
For details contact the brewery on 01789 488007 or email: sales@puritybrewing.com
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Rugby Brewing Co
Rugby Brewing Company
Wood Farm Building
Coal Pit Lane
Willey
Rugby
CV23 0SL
www.rugbybrewingco.co.uk | |
Rugby Brewing Company was founded in January 2005, and appointed experienced brewer Kevin Featherstone to commission the 16-barrel plant and oversee the production of a diverse range of traditional cask ales based on a 'rugby' theme. The company moved to its current location early in 2008.
Rugby Brewing Company are a member of SIBA and directly the local free trade, with national coverage via wholesalers and other brewers.
Contact Kevin on 0845 017 8844 for details.
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Slaughter House
The Slaughterhouse Brewery Ltd
Bridge Street
Warwick
CV34 5PD
www.slaughterhousebrewery.com
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The Slaughterhouse Brewery is a small 4 barrel micro brewery located in the heart of historic Warwick. Dedicated to the creation of high quality hand crafted traditional beers and ales, the brewery both has its feet firmly in the great brewing traditions of the past, while looking forward to the present and future needs of an everchanging market place.
For details and booking a tour by appointment contact Steve Ridgway or Peter Knell, tel 01926 490986, enquiries@slaughterhousebrewer
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Tunnel Brewery
Lord Nelson Inn
Ansly
Nuneaton
CV10 9PQ
www.tunnelbrewery.co.uk | |
Tunnel Brewery are behind the ‘Good Beer Guide’ listed Lord Nelson Inn, situated in the rural village of Ansley amid the rolling countryside of the county’s north-west region.
They will be reviving the traditional craft of hand-brewing local beers, on-site at the pub, after an absence of over 100 years! Tunnel Brewery is dedicated to using the finest local raw materials, such as Maris Otter malts and First Gold hops. These will be matched alongside traditional English brewing methods.
Along with house beers they will offer a portfolio of seasonal and celebration ales as well as a fine range of imported artisanal beers alongside their own fine range of bottle conditioned ales.
For details and booking a tour by appointment contact Bob Yates or Mike Walsh, tel: 024 7639 6450 or email: info@tunnelbrewery.co.uk
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Warwickshire Beer Company
Cubbington Brewery
Queen Street
Cubbington
Leamington Spa
CV32 7NA
www.warwickshirebeer.co.uk
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At The Warwickshire Beer Co. we like to make our real ale by traditional methods, using natural ingredients, essentially hops, yeast, water and 'malted' barley.
Selected outlets around the country stock our bottled real ales and of course our pubs The Market Tavern at Atherstone & Southam, and The Bear & Ragged Staff at Atherstone.
Our full range of real cask ales is available throughout the year along with some seasonal brews at various periods. We ensure that all our real ale is kept in top condition at all times and all beers come to you with a three week shelf life.
For details and booking a tour by appointment contact Jerry Lewitt, tel
01926 450747, info@warwickshirebeer.co.uk
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