by Darren | Thursday, 6 August, 2020 | Beer News, Cornwall News
The annual barley harvest is in full swing, and farmers across Cornwall are in the process of yielding their Maris Otter crops. Over the next 12 months, this barley will be used to brew millions of pints for St Austell Brewery. Barley being harvested at Restronguet...
by Darren | Thursday, 30 July, 2020 | Beer News, Cornwall News
St Austell Brewery has signed up to the government’s Eat Out to Help Out scheme, starting on Monday (3rd August) and running until the end of the month. In all of the brewery’s managed pubs, guests will be able to enjoy 50% off food and non-alcoholic drinks, up to the...
by Darren | Monday, 20 July, 2020 | Beer News, Cornwall News
Carve surfing magazine and Sharp’s Brewery have come together to say thank you to the surfing and surf lifesaving communities of Cornwall and Devon, whose selflessness ensured the safety of beach-goers during the spring heatwave of the pandemic. A still from the new...
by Darren | Friday, 17 July, 2020 | Beer News, Business News, Cornwall News
St Austell Family Group has announced that Georgina Young has been promoted to the role of brewing director. She will oversee brewing and operations at both St Austell Brewery and Bath Ales. Georgina joined the company in May 2019, leaving her leading role at...
by Darren | Tuesday, 14 July, 2020 | Cornwall News, Pubs and Bars
St Austell Brewery has celebrated the launch of its new pub in Lyme Regis, the Rock Point Inn. The opening marks the Cornwall brewery’s first venture into Dorset. Built in the 18th century, the historic, grade II listed pub was purchased by St Austell in 2018...
by Darren | Tuesday, 7 July, 2020 | Cornwall News
Cornwall Council is saying a big thank you to businesses for their efforts in keeping customers safe as they finally opened their doors at the weekend following the lockdown. Over the weekend Cornwall Council officers patrolled seven town centres to give advice and...
by Darren | Tuesday, 7 July, 2020 | Beer News, Business News, Cornwall News, Pubs and Bars
St Austell Brewery has successfully re-opened its pubs, after a lot of hard work from its teams, but is now backing a British Beer and Pub Association call to lower VAT, business rates, and beer duty to make the sector sustainable in the short term. Chief executive,...
by Darren | Wednesday, 1 July, 2020 | Beer News, Cornwall News
The Society of Independent Brewers (SIBA) has posthumously awarded its Silver Tankard lifetime achievement award to Roger Ryman, for his services to the British brewing industry. Roger passed away on 28th May following a battle with cancer. He is survived by his wife...
by Darren | Saturday, 27 June, 2020 | Beer News, Cornwall News, Pubs and Bars
St Austell Brewery is to re-open its managed pub estate on 4th July — the day that pubs in England are allowed to resume trading. More than 70% of the company’s 147 tenanted pubs will also re-open next weekend, with the rest planning to in the weeks ahead. The company...
by Darren | Thursday, 25 June, 2020 | Beer News, Cornwall News
Driftwood Spars Brewery has launched a kegged and canned range of beers, under Cove branding, starting with a zesty pale, as it targets growth in a new market. The Cornish brewery is well known for its award-winning classic cask styles, but now it is vernturing into...
by Darren | Saturday, 13 June, 2020 | Beer News, Cornwall News
Sharp’s Brewery has launched a podcast, Just Add Beer, taking listeners on a gourmet mini-break to Cornwall with some of the county’s top chefs. The first episode, available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and via the Sharp’s website, is out this week, with...
by Darren | Friday, 12 June, 2020 | Beer News, Cornwall News
Cask racking at St Austell Brewery. Photograph: Emily Whitfield-Wicks St Austell Brewery started brewing draught beer again this week, in preparation for the possible re-opening of pubs from 4th July, based on timings indicated in the government’s roadmap to recovery....
