Woodforde's Brewery
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| Industry | Alcoholic beverage |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1981 |
| Headquarters | Woodbastwick, Norfolk,, England |
| Products | Beer |
| Owner | James Hughes, Nick Dolan, Rupert Fraser |
| Website | http://www.woodfordes.co.uk/ |
Woodforde’s Brewery is a brewery located in Slad Lane in the village of Woodbastwick, in the county of Norfolk.[1] The brewery produced its first commercial brew in 1981 from original brewery in the village of Drayton north east of Norwich. In 1996 the brewery’s popular Wherry bitter became CAMRA Supreme Champion Beer of Britain.[1]
History
The brewery is named after Parson James Woodforde who lived at Weston Longville.[1] Parson Woodforde was a noted eighteenth-century Norfolk clergyman, whose diaries revealed his passion for good food and good ale, which he often brewed himself. In April 2016, the brewery announced that the business has been sold to a group of investors.[2]
Tied houses
The brewery has two tied houses, both in the county of Norfolk. The brewery itself has a Brewery tap called the Fur & Feather situated next to the brewery in the village of Woodbastwick. The second house is situated in the village of Ingham in north east Norfolk, and is called The Ingham Swan. The Ingham Swan serves high quality cuisine, prepared by Michelin star chef Daniel Smith. See external links for website.
Beers
| Beer | ABV | Style | Availability |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wherry | 3.8% | Bitter | All Year |
| Sundew | 4.1% | Golden | All Year |
| Once Bittern | 4.0% | Bitter | All Year |
| Norfolk Nog | 4.6% | Old Ale | All Year |
| Mardler’s Mild | 3.5% | Mild | All Year |
| Headcracker | 7.0% | Golden Barley Wine | All Year |
| Admiral’s Reserve | 5.0% | Strong Ale | All Year |
| Nelson’s Revenge | 4.5% | Special Bitter | All Year |
| Bure Gold | 4.3% | Golden | All Year |
| Flagondry | 3.6% | Golden | All Year |
| Tinsel Toes | 4.4% | Dark Bitter | Christmas |
| Norfolk Nip | 8.0% | Old Ale | Occasional Bottling |
| Union Ale | 4.1% | Bitter | Union of UEA Students Only |
| Kett's Rebellion | 4.3% | Bitter | Limited Edition |
| Norfolk Gem | 4.5% | Bitter | Limited Edition |
| Norfolk Hawker | 4.3% | Bitter | Limited Edition |
| Norfolk Gold | 4.3% | Bitter | Limited Edition |
| Project Horatio | 4.3% | Bitter | Limited Edition |
| Dragon Hall Bitter | 4.4% | Bitter | Limited Edition |
| Great Eastern | 4.3% | Bitter | Limited Edition |
| Game On | 4.0% | Bitter | Limited Edition |
| Premier Crew | 4.1% | Golden | Limited Edition |
| City | 4.1% | Bitter | Limited Edition |
References
- 1 2 3 Brewery website
- ↑ Sabah Meddings (11 April 2016). "Woodfordes changes hands in bid to take business to the next level". Eastern Daily Press. Retrieved 25 April 2016.