The brewery: "We are a small, co-operatively owned micro-brewery based in the beautiful village of Hesket Newmarket in the north of the Lake District National Park. We have been producing fine real ale ever since we started in 1988; we are now Cumbria’s oldest surviving micro-brewery. Most of our beers are named after the Lakeland Fells that attract visitors from all over the world and make our home such a special place to be.....Our brews are loved by locals and visitors alike; to such an extent that the brewery became co- operatively owned in 1999 to prevent its closure or sale to a larger enterprise."
The beer: "A Gold Medal winning, strong, ruby ale. Brewed with a smooth blend of dark, crystal and pale malts; moderately bittered in the copper with the addition of gentle aromatic hops to give a classic flavour. This beer is rich, deep in flavour and should be treated with respect!"
May 2024. 6.0% A.B.V.