Mike McKenzie, patron of Horatio’s Garden, accepts the cheque from Chiltern Brewery head brewer, Tom Jenkinson
The Chiltern Brewery has presented a cheque for £300 to the Horatio’s Garden charity, helping to create and care for an accessible garden sanctuary in the spinal injuries unit at Stoke Mandeville Hospital.
The donation comes from money raised from every pint sold of a special limited edition ale, Pride of Bucks and Berks, earlier this year.
Head brewer, Tom Jenkinson, said: “This is a proud moment. Our bucolic setting here in the beautiful Chiltern Hills is a constant inspiration and reassurance to us, from the tastes and names of the ales to our logo and branding.
“We really hope that the creation of a peaceful green space at the hospital can act as an important solace and stimulus to patients and their relatives and friends.”
Mike Mackenzie, patron of Horatio’s Garden, was delighted to accept the cheque on behalf of executive trustee, treasurer of Horatio’s Garden, Victoria Holton, who said: “The funds raised will help bring to fruition a beautiful garden sanctuary to patients with spinal cord injuries, and we’re hugely grateful to The Chiltern Brewery for supporting Horatio’s Garden at Stoke Mandeville.”
Brothers George and Tom Jenkinson and The Chiltern Brewery team were voted The Pride of Buckinghamshire and Berkshire Life last year in the prestigious annual food and drink awards from regional magazine Buckinghamshire and Berkshire Life.
The award recognises individuals and businesses which actively and proudly promote the great local food and drink produce that Buckinghamshire and Berkshire offer, so the brothers decided to launch a beer — Pride of Bucks and Berks — in tribute.
Dark amber with a smooth roast malt taste and a citrussy aroma, the ale used the best class A Maris Otter, crystal and roast barley malts combined with Goldings, Fuggles and Cascade hops to produce a classic English best bitter.
