A rare case of Paul McCartney’s 2022 Old Stinkhorn Organic Ale, brewed by the ex-Beatle on his Sussex estate, is to go under the hammer next week in aid of a wildlife charity.
The Folly Wildlife Rescue charity, near Tunbridge Wells, which treats more than 3,500 animals every year, is faced with imminent closure unless it can generate additional revenue streams to cover mounting costs.
The operation, based in Broadwater Forest, in Kent, has rescued injured, orphaned, and distressed wild animals and birds for more than 30 years.
The trust has been handed a potential lifeline by patron Sandra Beck, the widow of the late rock guitarist Jeff, who lived nearby. Shortly before he died, Jeff received a 12-bottle case of Old Stinkhorn Organic Ale from his friend Sir Paul. The charity is now to auction the beer, named after the eponymous fungus prevalent at hop-picking time, as part of its series of emergency fundraising measures.
The beer goes under the hammer at Hansons Bishton Hall December Wine, Whisky & Spirits Auction, on 9th December. Find out more about the sale here.
