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Our beers are now available from Chieveley Motors Shop, Long Lane.

On 21st June, we were present at the 42 Engineer Regiment (Geographic) open day at the Denison Barracks, Hermitage. It was a great privilege to be invited by the Regiment, some of whom had bought our beers from Hermitage Post Office. On sale was our latest ale ‘Jubilee’, on draught; in bottles we had Auld…

Just bottled at the end of last week (10th April) is our new ale for the spring. It’s named after and in honour of the celebrations in nearby Hungerford. We dry-hopped the beer during maturation using Sussex hops which give a hint of lemon to the beer. So look out for this one in the…

Available now is our latest offering – Grimsbury Castle. This is a full-flavoured ale nicely balanced with sufficient bitterness. It can be enjoyed on its own but is also a great accompaniment to lighter meats such as pork and chicken. Not too strong at ABV 4.2%. Please ask for it in the local shops.

Here are some friends enjoying a few pints of Auld Peat at the Hermitage village Burn’s Night. The first draught beer from the Brewery. Photo courtesy of Roy Marr.

Just about to go on sale is the latest ale – Auld Peat. Those attending the Hermitage Burns Night on Saturday 1st will have first chance to try it. It’s quite strong (ABV 5.2%) and dark with whiskey malt in addition to the regular pale and crystal malts. I’ve used three varieties of hops: Progress…

With Burn’s Night not so far away and with a request to supply beer for Hermitage village Burn’s Night party, I’m brewing ‘Auld Peat’. This has some whiskey malt in it to give a slight smokiness to the ale plus Progress and Challenger bittering hops and Williamette for the aroma. I will be putting it…

‘Wassail’ is now all bottled up. 166 bottles in all – the most I’ve ever made in one batch. Have kept a little for tasting but hope to have it ready for sale by the end of the week. I’ve resurrected a warm box, originally made by my late father-in-law for wine-making, and I’m using…