Greene King and Thornbridge have collaborated for the first time, on Genevieve, a 4.5% ABV cask West Coast IPA.
The beer combines pineapple and citrus flavours and has a clean, crisp body. It will be available throughout September and October, including for Cask Ale Week celebrations.
The recipe for Genevieve was devised at Thornbridge, where trial brews took place. Then, the final brews were at Greene King Brewery, in Bury St Edmunds.
Genevieve is dry-hopped using two varieties that Greene King has not used together before in a brew: Bravo and Sultana.
“As brewers with a shared passion for quality and heritage, it’s been fantastic to combine our expertise to create something truly special,” said Simon Webster, co-founder of Thornbridge Brewery.
“Genevieve is a celebration of cask ale at its finest — full of character, brewed for the season, and perfect for raising a pint to the start of autumn.”
Alan Fulcher, technical brewer at Greene King, added: “When Thornbridge came up as a potential collaboration partner, we instantly said yes. We’re huge fans of their beers, and they share our commitment to cask and exploring the styles it offers.
“Collaborating on a recipe that reflects the strengths of both breweries has been a fantastic experience, and I truly believe we’ve created a very special pint. As it’s Cask Ale Week at the end of the month, this is a great beer to have on the bar to celebrate.”
