Redditch and Bromsgrove branch of CAMRA
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We are proud to have two traditional independent breweries and a cider producer within our branch. Whilst they are small, they brew beer and make cider and perry of the highest quality. Their products are well worth seeking out.
Cannon Royall Brewery, Fruiterer's Arms, Uphampton Lane, Ombersley, Worc's. WR9 OJW. Tel: 01905 621161 Website
Jim Wonders brews his beers behind the Fruiterer's Arms in the tiny hamlet of Uphampton, a mile or so North of the village of Ombersley in 1993. The pub (see above) has a delightful lounge, is a Good Beer Guide regular and is well worth a visit. Some of the beers are appearing in bottle conditioned form. A seasonal guest ale is produced.
Fruiterer's Mild 3.4% A dry, dark refreshing beer with plenty to excite the palate.
Arrowhead Bitter 3.9% A pale coloured beer, brewed from pure malt only. Light in body, fairly malty but with a dry, bitter finish.
King's Shilling 3.8% Citrus flavours are prominent in this session bitter. Hoppy and bitter but well balanced with malt flavours.
Muzzle Loader 4.2% A fruity nose disguises the attack of hops that
follow. A dry bitter beer that leaves a lingering aftertaste in the mouth.
Coach & Horses, Weatheroak Hill, Alvechurch, Worc's. B78 7EA. Tel: 01564 823386 (Brewery: 0498 773894) Website
Worcestershire's most Northern brewery can be found at the Coach and Horses, Weatheroak, near Alvechurch. The brewery which is located to the front of the pub, started operating in early 1998 and is run by Dave & Pat Smith. As well as the beers below there is a continually changing range of seasonal ales. The company have an off-license in Alvechurch "Weatheroak Ales" serving real ale take outs, plus real ale in a bottle and cider and perry.
Light Oak 3.6% A beautifully balanced session beer. Delicate hop flavours throughout.
Weatheroak Ale 4.1% A very drinkable golden coloured best bitter, with plenty of hop aroma and taste.
Triple T 5.1% A deceptively strong bitter with good hop and malt
balance.
Tardebigge Cider Company, Tutnall, Worc's. B60
1NB. Tel: 01527 877946 Website
Run by Steve Cooper, Tardebigge Cider produce
a range of traditional ciders (apples) and perrys (pears) in bottle and draught
form. Available from the address above.
1993-1999
Sadly this respected Bromsgrove brewery closed down in 1999. Former owner Ian Hughes now runs the Ladybird in Bromsgrove. Oh be Joyful formerly brewed by Red Cross is now brewed by Worfield brewery in Shropshire. It is available at the Hop Pole in Bromsgrove.
1980-1982
Situated at the Old Washford Mill, Studley, near Redditch, this short-lived brewery produced two regular ales - Old Glory and Giant that weren't the most consistent of beers.
©Redditch & Bromsgrove branch of the Campaign for Real Ale
