Wem Brewing Company
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| Industry | Alcoholic beverage |
|---|---|
| Predecessor | Hanby Ales |
| Founded | 1988 |
| Founder | Peter Simmonds and Jack Hanby |
| Headquarters | Wem, Shropshire, England |
| Products | Beer |
| Website | http://www.hanbyales.co.uk/ |
Wem Brewing Company (originally known as Hanby Ales Ltd) is a micro brewery in Wem Shropshire, established in 1988 that produces a range of ales.
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 2 3 4 "History". Hanby Ales. Retrieved 2009-07-28.
- 1 2 "The Directory of UK Real Ale Brewers - Wem Brewing Company". Quaffale. 29 January 2009. Retrieved 2009-07-28.
- ↑ "SIBA Events - Search Results for Hanby". The Society of Independent Brewers. Retrieved 2009-07-28.
- ↑ "Awards". Hanby Ales. Retrieved 2009-07-28.
- ↑ "Details for Wem". Beer Mad. 29 January 2009. Retrieved 2009-07-28.
- ↑ "Our Beer". Hanby Ales. Retrieved 2009-07-28.