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Ghostly goings on between York Brewery and The Chilli Jam Man

What happens when two ghosts collide? Mostly Ghostly happens. Mostly Ghostly 5.4% is borne out of York Brewery’s Centurion’s Ghost Ale – the dark, brooding, ruby ale. It’s full bodied, roasted malt palate and autumn fruit flavours stem from the liberal use of British grown Challenger, Fuggle and Bramling Cross hops. When this ale is […]

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Old Mill Brewery strikes truly local deal with the Co-op

All the team at Old Mill Brewery are celebrating this week with the launch of the Co-Operative’s ‘Home of Local Produce’ which is being trialled in Yorkshire and Old Mill’s bottled ales have been chosen as one of their truly local suppliers. Kate Jones, Head of Local Sourcing, said: “Our customers have told us they […]

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Fresh look and new investment at Barnsley brewery

A Barnsley brewery committed to tradition has adopted a new look for modern times and announced thousands of pounds worth of investment in growth. Acorn Brewery has refreshed its branding and announced it will spend £60,000 on new brewing equipment and office space to mark its 12th anniversary. Dave Hughes, owner of Acorn Brewery said: […]

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Brewing brilliance rewarded as Black Sheep take World Beer Awards medals

Black Sheep Brewery has scooped two prestigious accolades at this year’s World Beer Awards (WBAs), affirming its standing as a top quality national and global brewery. Black Sheep Ale and Riggwelter, stalwarts of the North Yorkshire Brewery’s hugely popular range of bottled ales, have received Gold and Silver medals, respectively, at the Awards, judged by […]

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Bottle of beer brewed in Barnsley wins bronze medal in global competition

A bottle of beer brewed in Barnsley has won a bronze medal in an international beer tasting competition. Old Moor Porter, produced by Acorn Brewery, was awarded bronze in the taste category of the International Beer Challenge 2015. The competition attracted 630 entries from 30 countries including Cambodia, Brazil, South Africa and Japan. Each bottle […]

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CAN Northern Monk?…

Of course they CAN with the help of MD Engineering Solutions! The Leeds based brewer has recently taken delivery of their brand new Wild Goose canning line, which is the first of their static lines to be installed in the UK. The new canning facility has been installed by MD Engineering Solutions who, are the […]

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Silver success for Barnsley Bitter at national competition

Acorn Brewery’s Barnsley Bitter has won a silver medal at the real ale industry’s most prestigious national competition. Expert beer drinkers from the Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA) awarded the iconic Barnsley brew second prize at the Great British Beer Festival this week. Acorn Brewery’s best-selling pint beat off competition from hundreds of other ales […]

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