Dorset-based family brewer Hall & Woodhouse is marking its Founder’s Day, on Sunday (8th June) with the launch of a limited-edition beer, Frank’s Integrity.
The 7% ABV bottle conditioned chestnut ale is a tribute to former chairman Frank Woodhouse. It is the third in a series of five Founder’s Day beers which are being released annually in the countdown to the brewery’s 250th anniversary in 2027.
Founder’s Day has been a Hall & Woodhouse tradition for many years, as a way of celebrating the key people who have moulded the brewery over the years. Frank’s Integrity, like other Founder’s Day beers, will be available in 500ml bottles from Hall & Woodhouse pubs, the Brewery Shop and the Badger online store.
“Frank Woodhouse spent nearly 60 years working for the family brewery, and his sharp instincts and steady leadership helped to shape the business we have become today,” said head brewer Toby Heasman.
“We’re pleased with the beer we’ve created to honour him and his remarkable tenure: a bold, warming ale which reflects his character. We hope customers in our pubs and at home will join us in raising a glass to Frank on or around Founder’s Day.”
Frank’s Integrity is brewed from a blend of pale ale, crystal, and chocolate malts to bring depth, warmth, and a satisfying hint of caramel. English hops — Target, Goldings, and WGV — add a balancing bitterness and classic character.
Frank Woodhouse trained as a doctor before joining his two older brothers in the family business, becoming its chairman in 1916. He steered the company through major changes, including the move from its original site in Ansty to its current home in Blandford.
His quick thinking saved ‘Hector’s Brewery’ in Ansty from a devastating fire in 1900, saving most of the valuable casks and vital records.
