St Austell Brewery is celebrating the Coronation of King Charles III with the release of a new bottled-conditioned beer, Extra Special Tribute.
This is the first in a series of limited-edition takes on the company’s flagship Tribute pale ale, which will be released once a year.
Deep golden in colour, the first batch of Extra Special Tribute comes in at 7.4% ABV. Crafted with all-British hops — Sovereign, Target, and Harlequin — it boasts stonefruit and citrus flavours, complemented by orange notes. The Cornish Gold and Maris Otter barley used to make the beer is all grown by farmers in Cornwall — a fitting tribute to the King’s 70-year tenure as the Duke of Cornwall.
“We’re very excited to be releasing a limited-edition beer for the Coronation,” said St Austell Brewery brewing director, Georgina Young. “What better way to raise a toast to our new King?
“It’s the same Tribute recipe that people know and love, but with more strength and an extra special twist for an extra special occasion. In honour of His Majesty, we’ve brewed it using 100% English hops and Cornish barley. It’s bottle-conditioned, too, meaning flavours of Madeira and sherry will continue to develop over time as the beer matures.
“We’re excited to be starting this new annual tradition, and already looking forward to unveiling next year’s extra special batch of Tribute. Watch this space!”
