Co-op has boosted its craft beer offering with exclusive listings from seven independent breweries. These beers will be available nationwide.
The brewers involved include Lakes Brew Co, a Kendal-based brewery creating progressive and modern beers, and Boundary Brewing, a co-operative brewery from Belfast which recently celebrated its tenth anniversary.
Andrew Birdsey, Co-op’s beer buyer, said: “Craft beer continues to do well at Co-op, and alongside the established brands we work with, we’re thrilled to be able to partner with some of the UK’s most exciting independent craft breweries to bring their expertise and brewing credentials to our stores for our members and customers to discover.”
The retailer has also collaborated with Fyne Ales and Robinsons to launch a new own-label offer, Munro Pale Ale. The limited-edition pale ale is an interpretation of a mountain IPA style, fusing modern East and West coast US hop varieties. Expect bursts of citrus and tropical fruit aromas, with a clean and refreshing finish. This will be in stores throughout the summer, before changing to a winter style later in the year.
Two other new own-brand lines will join the range as part of the changes — Co-op Fairtrade IPA and Co-op Best Bitter. Other listings include Fruit Burst, from Brewdog, and a collaboration between Toast Brewing and Tiny Rebel, brewed from surplus bakery bread.
