Beers of Cornwall - The Major Breweries
The beer experts at Cornwall in Focus are steadily working their way through the hundreds of public houses and inns of Cornwall. It's a tough job... but someone has to do it!
Over 200 drinking establishments ranging from classy hotels to country pubs, and from trendy theme pubs to good honest drinking dens have been included, covering all the towns and villages of Cornwall.
After a certain beer? Check out the major beer producers below...
The Major Breweries
St. Austell Brewery
Founded in 1851. Head Brewer - Roger Ryman.
63 Trevarthian Road, St Austell.
Tel. (01726) 74444, Fax. (01726) 68965
Website: www.staustellbrewery.co.uk
Visitor Centre Tel. (01726) 66022
Beers: Tribute @ 4.2% abv. Trelawney's Pride @ 4.1% abv.
Skinners Brewing Co.
Founded in Truro by Steve Skinner in 1997. Head Brewer - Mark Standinger.
Riverside, Newham Road, Newham, Truro TR1 2SU.
Tel. (01872) 271885, Fax. (01872) 271886
Website: www.skinnersbrewery.com
Beers: Cornish Knocker @ 4.5% abv. Heligan Honey @ 4.0% abv. Spriggan Ale @ 3.8% abv. Betty Stogs @ 4.0% abv. Green Hop Bitter @ 4.2% abv. Figgy's Brew @ 4.5% abv.
Sharp's Brewery
Founded in 1994.
Head Brewer - Stuart Howe.
Unit 1, Pityme Business Centre, St. Minver, Wadebridge. Tel. (01208) 862121
Website: www.sharpsbrewery.co.uk/
Beers: Doom Bar @ 4.0% abv. Chalky's Bark @ 4.5% abv. IPA @ 4.2% abv. Eden Ale @ 4.5% abv. Sharp's Own @ 4.4% abv.
Wooden Hand Brewery
Founded in 2004. Head Brewer - Kevin Fentham
Unit 3, Grampound Road Industrial Estate, Grampound Road, Truro, TR2 4TB.
Tel. (01726) 884596
Website: www.woodenhand.co.uk
Beers: Cornish Mutiny @ 4.8% abv. Black Pearl @ 4.5% abv. Cornish Buccaneer @ 4.3% abv.
Recommended Tipple Cornish Mutiny @ 4.8% abv.
Tasting Notes
Keltek Brewery
Brewer - Stuart Heath
Cardrew Industrial Estate, Redruth. TR15 1SS Tel. (01209) 313620
Website: www.keltekbrewery.co.uk
Beers: Magik @ 4.0% abv. Golden Lance @ 4.0% abv. King @ 5.1% abv. and Even Keel @ 3.4% abv
Recommended Tipple King @ 5.1% abv.
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