Burton upon Trent is commonly thought of as the capital of British brewing, and in his new book Ian Webster chronicles the history of beer making in the Staffordshire town.
A follow-up to 2015’s Ind Coope & Allsopp Breweries: The History of the Hand, Brewing in Burton upon Trent tells the story of brewing in the town, from the first recognised common brewer, Benjamin Printon, in 1708, through to an in-depth look at the current commercial breweries.
There are interviews with brewers at Coors, Marston’s, Burton Bridge, Heritage, Black Hole, Tower, Burton Town, Old Cottage, Gates, Neon Raptor and the Velvet Owl.
Beautifully illustrated throughout with many previously unseen photographs, the book includes the Burton upon Trent Heritage Walk, a guide around the remaining brewery buildings and sites — complete with stops for refreshments, of course!
• Brewing in Burton upon Trent is published by Amberley Publishing at £14.99
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