Thursday 28 March 2013

Fullers get Punchy !

Fullers are proud to unveil their latest seasonal ale called Brit Hop, available in their pubs  and selected freehouses throughout April.

Brit Hop (4.1% ABV) is brewed with an incredible eight British hops, including an award-winning Admiral 2012*, used for the first time by Fuller’s, brewed in collaboration with Hardknott Brewery, from Cumbria.

Hardknott owner and head brewer Dave Bailey and his wife Anne travelled down to London earlier this March to take part in the first brew with our brewing team.

John Keeling was pleased to be reunited with Hardknott: “I’ve worked with Dave before, on a beer last spring called ‘The English Experiment’, and this time it was Dave’s turn to visit my brewhouse.”

“This is the most varieties of hops that we have ever tried in one beer, and I think probably the most British hops ever used by any other brewer on the planet!”

“The beer was inspired by our very own Chiswick Bitter, which only uses British hops as well. Think of Brit Hop as Chiswick on steroids!”

A new brew for 2013, Brit Hop is a full-flavoured but not overpowering fruity beer, with spicy, peppery notes, rich gooseberry and vine fruit flavours and a soft, sweet aftertaste.

“I am really pleased to be linking up with Fuller’s” said Dave, “I had a great day in the brewery, but the main thing I contributed was to shout "MORE HOPS" at every possible opportunity!”

I'd like to add a note of thanks for the free flow of technical information from the brewing staff. John and I both agree that craft brewing is about people, attitude and brewing comradeship; something very evident on all my visits to Fuller's.”

*The Admiral 2012 hop won the Institute of Brewing and Distilling award for Best Hop in 2012.
 
If you would like a privillaged "In Cellar Tasting" of this ale, straight from the cask, contact us here at The Red Lion , to arrange a time.

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