Wem Brewing Company

Wem Brewing Company (originally known as Hanby Ales Ltd) is a micro brewery in Wem Shropshire. Established in 1988, it produces a range of ales.

Wem Brewing Company
IndustryAlcoholic beverage
PredecessorHanby Ales
Founded1988
FounderPeter Simmonds and Jack Hanby
Headquarters
Wem, Shropshire
,
England
ProductsBeer
Websitehttp://www.hanbyales.co.uk/

History

Hanby was founded in December 1988 by Peter Simmonds and Jack Hanby, who had previously worked for the Greenall Whitley brewery in Wem.[1][2]

Initially located in rented accommodations in Aston Park, the brewery was unable to brew their own product, so the company sold other brewer's products wholesale.[1]

The company began brewing their own ales in Easter 1989 once they had suitable premises.[1]

At present, Hanby Ales has a capacity of approximately 100 barrels per week.[1]

The company's product range has won a variety of awards from the Society of Independent Brewers (SIBA)[3] and the Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA).[4]

The brewery was taken over in late 2008, following Hanby Ales going into receivership, to be renamed as Wem Brewing Company.[2][5]

Product Range

Their range currently includes:[6]

  • Traditional ales: Drawwell Bitter, All Seasons Ale, Cascade Bitter, Rainbow Chaser, Shropshire IPA, Golden Honey.
  • Specialty and premium beers: Shropshire Premium Bitter, Taverners Ale, Nutcracker Ale, Cherry Bomb.
  • Dark ales: Black Magic Mild, Shropshire Stout, Scorpio Porter.
  • Pale ales: Pure Gold.

References
  1. "History". Hanby Ales. Retrieved 2009-07-28.
  2. "The Directory of UK Real Ale Brewers - Wem Brewing Company". Quaffale. 29 January 2009. Retrieved 2009-07-28.
  3. "SIBA Events - Search Results for Hanby". The Society of Independent Brewers. Retrieved 2009-07-28.
  4. "Awards". Hanby Ales. Retrieved 2009-07-28.
  5. "Details for Wem". Beer Mad. 29 January 2009. Retrieved 2009-07-28.
  6. "Our Beer". Hanby Ales. Retrieved 2009-07-28.

Official website

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