Wem Brewing Company
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| Industry | Alcoholic beverage |
|---|---|
| Predecessor | Hanby Ales |
| Founded | 1988 |
| Founder | Peter Simmonds and Jack Hanby |
| Headquarters | , England |
| Products | Beer |
| Website | http://www.hanbyales.co.uk/ |
Wem Brewing Company (originally known as Hanby Ales Ltd) is a microbrewery in Wem, Shropshire. Established in 1988, it produced a range of ales.
History[edit]
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]
Hanby Ales had a capacity of approximately 100 barrels per week.[1]
The company's product range 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]
They ceased trading in 2010.[6]
Product Range[edit]
Their range included:[7]
- 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[edit]
- ^ a b c d "History". Hanby Ales. Retrieved 2009-07-28.
- ^ a b "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.
- ^ "Wem Brewing Company Ltd". www.quaffale.org.uk.
- ^ "Our Beer". Hanby Ales. Retrieved 2009-07-28.