Wem Brewing Company

Predecessor	Hanby Ales
Founded	1988
Founder(s)	Peter Simmonds and Jack Hanby
Headquarters	Wem, Shropshire, England
Industry	Alcoholic beverage
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 and produces a range of ales.

Contents 1 History 2 Product Range 3 References 4 External links

[edit] 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 accommodation in Aston Park, the brewery were 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, when 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]

[edit] Product Range

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Their range currently includes:^[6]

• Traditional ales
  • Drawwell Bitter
  • All Seasons Ale
  • Cascade Bitter
  • Rainbow Chaser (also available bottled)
  • Wem Special
  • Golden Honey (also available bottled)
• Specialty and premium beers
  • Premium Bitter
  • Taverners Ale
  • Nutcracker Ale (also available bottled)
  • Cherry Bomb (also available bottled)
• Dark ales
  • Black Magic Mild
  • Shropshire Stout
  • Scorpio Porter
• Pale ales
  • Pure Gold

[edit] References

[edit] External links

Official website