The Christmas pack of beers is launched at Galton Blackiston’s No1 Crowmer. Left to right are David Halliday, owner of Norfolk Brewhouse, Amanda Waterfield, of Beers of Europe, and Galton Blackiston
Norfolk Brewhouse has teamed up with chef Galton Blackiston and his wife, Tracy, to make beers that complement the chef’s cuisine.
At the famous Morston Hall and No1 Cromer Fish and Chip Shop and Restaurant, critics agree the couple
are achieving great things. Galton’s passion for his art and his attention to detail are legendary and have led him to focus on the drinks he offers with his predominantly fish dishes.
The Norfolk Brewhouse, founded in 2012, is close by in the village of Hindringham, and Galton worked with owner, David Holliday, and head brewer, Bruce Ash, to develop recipes and create two beers of his own.
David said: “It was important that the beers went with fish and chips. The fish taste can be quite dominant, so the beers had to stand up to the food. As we like to say, near enough is never good enough, so it was important we got this right.”
Galton said: “I loved the idea of crafting my own ale and lager to match with our food in a region rich in local produce. The flavours showcase what is probably the world’s best malt, Maris Otter, produced in North Norfolk.”
Christmas pack
A Christmas pack has been created, featuring the two new beers and six award-winning Moon Gazer beers, as the Norfolk Brewhouse brews are known.
A particular favourite of David’s, and one of which he is very proud, is the Moon Gazer Winter Porter; a smooth dark ale brewed with a blend of five malts, including oak smoked wheat malt — perfect for those winter months.
Others include: a full-bodied amber ale with a slight bitter bite and malty, fruity overtones; a golden ale with a crisp, dry finish; and a ruby ale with a rich, spicy, roasted aroma.
Finally, there are two lagers: the StubbleStag lager, with its hoppy bitterness and crisp finish, and DewHopper, a light, golden craft lager with a smooth, malty, hoppy aroma.
• The Norfolk Brewhouse Selection pack costs £29.99 and is available online via Beers of Europe, or at Beers of Europe’s fantastic superstone, Garage Lane, Setchey, Norfolk PE33 0BE.
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