Wem_Brewing_Company

Wem Brewing Company

Wem Brewing Company

Microbrewery in Wem, Shropshire, England

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

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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]

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

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

  1. [1]
    "History". Hanby Ales. Retrieved 2009-07-28.
  2. [2]
    "The Directory of UK Real Ale Brewers - Wem Brewing Company". Quaffale. 29 January 2009. Retrieved 2009-07-28.
  3. [3]
    "SIBA Events - Search Results for Hanby". The Society of Independent Brewers. Retrieved 2009-07-28.
  4. [4]
    "Awards". Hanby Ales. Retrieved 2009-07-28.
  5. [5]
    "Details for Wem". Beer Mad. 29 January 2009. Retrieved 2009-07-28.
  6. [6]
    "Wem Brewing Company Ltd". www.quaffale.org.uk.
  7. [7]
    "Our Beer". Hanby Ales. Retrieved 2009-07-28.
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