The Urban Guild group of restaurants, with a hotel in Bournemouth,has announced the launch of its fifth craft ale, Dr Quartley.
This is the fifth in a series of pale ales, each focused on a local smuggler or pioneer from the 18th century. Dr Quartley was a Christchurch surgeon who was paid with a keg of brandy — left anonymously on his doorstep — for helping injured smugglers.
The latest of the themed ales has been produced by local brewery Eight Arch Brewing, in Wimborne.
Urban Guild owner, Mark Cribb, said: “Since the launch of our first bottled ale in 2016, named Tregonwell, we have had fantastic feedback from our customers. They love the fact that they are drinking something exclusive to the venues, and also that it’s locally brewed.
“The new ale will be available on draught, and we will also be offering a limited edition of Dr Quartley in 750 cans for the first customers who are keen to collect the first brews.
“There’s been a huge growth in local brewing in Dorset over the last few years, and we’re thrilled to be part of it. We are passionate about introducing people to real beers, both ales and lagers, made by real people — not giant international brands. There’s better choice and bigger flavours now, and we want people to discover this for themselves.”
Steve Farrell, owner and brewer at Eight Arch Brewing Company, added: “Dr Quartley is a classic tasting English pale, with a bit grapefruit on the snozz. It’s a pleasantly palatable summer sipper… and will be available on draught and in cans over the summer.
“The Urban Guild team have been a big supporter of ours since we started brewing in early 2015, and being a local Dorset brewery, we love the fact that the pale ales are named after local smugglers.”
• The new beer will be available at the Urban Guild venues Urban Beach Hotel, Urban Reef Restaurant and Jenkins & Sons.
