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'''Wye Valley Brewery''' is a brewery in the village of [[Stoke Lacy]], Herefordshire, England. Founded in 1985 by Peter Amor |
'''Wye Valley Brewery''' is a brewery in the village of [[Stoke Lacy]], Herefordshire, England. Founded in 1985 by Peter Amor.<ref name="key">{{cite web |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/herefordandworcester/content/articles/2006/05/26/wye_valley_brewery_21_birthday_feature.shtml|title=The key for brewing success |accessdate=12 February 2007}}</ref> In 2002 Peter Amor's son, Vernon Amor, became managing director.<ref name="About Us">{{cite web|url=http://www.wyevalleybrewery.co.uk/aboutus.php |title=About Us |accessdate=12 February 2007 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20070206113806/http://www.wyevalleybrewery.co.uk/aboutus.php |archivedate=6 February 2007 |url-status=dead|df= }}</ref> |
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==History and location== |
==History and location== |
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Wye Valley Brewery is a family business |
Wye Valley Brewery is a family business.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.wyevalleybrewery.co.uk/our-story|title=Wye Valley Brewery|last=www.media52.com|first=Media52 – Internet, Marketing & PR —|website=wyevalleybrewery.co.uk|access-date=5 September 2017}}</ref> Wye Valley Brewery was started by former Guinness brewer, Peter Amor, in the summer of 1985. After brewing for Guinness, Peter Amor decided to branch out on his own. He began brewing from the back of a pub in Canon Pyon in Herefordshire but soon moved to the old stable block of The Barrels in Hereford – Wye Valley Brewery's very first pub!<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.wyevalleybrewery.co.uk/our-story|title=Wye Valley Brewery|last=www.media52.com|first=Media52 – Internet, Marketing & PR —|website=wyevalleybrewery.co.uk|access-date=5 September 2017}}</ref> |
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Meanwhile, after studying at Young's brewery in London, Peter's son, Vernon Amor, joined the brewery to help with the demands of the growing business. By 2002, the brewery had |
Meanwhile, after studying at Young's brewery in London, Peter's son, Vernon Amor, joined the brewery to help with the demands of the growing business. By 2002, the brewery had outgrown its stable block at The Barrels and Peter and Vernon were on the look-out for bigger premises. A 9-acre former cider mill in Stoke Lacy became Wye Valley Brewery's new home.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.wyevalleybrewery.co.uk/our-story|title=Wye Valley Brewery|last=www.media52.com|first=Media52 – Internet, Marketing & PR —|website=wyevalleybrewery.co.uk|access-date=5 September 2017}}</ref> |
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==Brewery== |
==Brewery== |
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[[File:Wye Valley Brewery.jpg|thumb|right|The facade of Wye Valley Brewery]] |
[[File:Wye Valley Brewery.jpg|thumb|right|The facade of Wye Valley Brewery]] |
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Wye Valley Brewery is located in |
Wye Valley Brewery is located in [[Herefordshire]]. Over 80% of its hops and raw ingredients come directly from farms within 10 miles of the brewery.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.wyevalleybrewery.co.uk/our-brewery|title=Wye Valley Brewery|last=www.media52.com|first=Media52 – Internet, Marketing & PR —|website=wyevalleybrewery.co.uk|access-date=5 September 2017}}</ref> |
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=== Green Brewing === |
=== Green Brewing === |
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Examples of Wye Valley Brewery's green brewhouse include using water vapour, created during the brewhouse boil, to heat water to clean its casks; and the roof and ground-mounted solar panels covering the equivalent of more than six tennis courts, providing over 41% of the brewery's total electricity.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.wyevalleybrewery.co.uk/environment-and-society/environment.aspx|title=Wye Valley Brewery|last=www.media52.com|first=Media52 – Internet, Marketing & PR —|website=wyevalleybrewery.co.uk|access-date=5 September 2017}}</ref> |
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All of this has recently led the brewery to winning ''‘Best Green Business’'' at the SIBA Business Awards. |
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==Beers== |
==Beers== |
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The lager is preservative free and made using ingredients sourced within a 10-mile radius of the brewery. Locally grown Pilot hops give ‘1985’ an earthy bitterness, whilst traditional European hops provide a delicate fruity aroma. The result is a 4.5% abv premium lager with a crisp, clean taste perfect for summer drinking. |
The lager is preservative free and made using ingredients sourced within a 10-mile radius of the brewery. Locally grown Pilot hops give ‘1985’ an earthy bitterness, whilst traditional European hops provide a delicate fruity aroma. The result is a 4.5% abv premium lager with a crisp, clean taste perfect for summer drinking. |
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In creating ‘1985’, the family-run brewery is fulfilling long-held ambition of father and son, Peter and Vernon Amor, who are passionate about offering customers a lager of the same high quality as the brewery's cask ales. |
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Head Brewer, Gareth Bateman, explains, "This is a big moment for us as it's our first lager and we have already won a silver medal at the International Brewing Awards 2017. After a great response to the regional launch last summer, we are excited to now see ‘1985’ grow on a national level".<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.theseedgroup.co.uk/blog/2017/6/27/release-wye-valley-brewery-launches-1985|title=Release / Wye Valley Brewery Launches '1985'|work=The Seed Group|access-date=5 September 2017}}</ref> |
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==Pubs== |
==Pubs== |
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=== The Barrels === |
=== The Barrels === |
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The Barrels is an 18th Century coaching inn that is formed partly from the old city wall and is one of the last multi-roomed pubs in Hereford. The Barrels was the brewery's home for many years. |
The Barrels is an 18th Century coaching inn that is formed partly from the old city wall and is one of the last multi-roomed pubs in Hereford. The Barrels was the brewery's home for many years. |
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=== The Black Star === |
=== The Black Star === |
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⚫ | With a garden overlooking the canal and just a short walk from the canal basin and Stourport town centre, The Black Star reopened as a Wye Valley Brewery pub in October 2014.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.wyevalleybrewery.co.uk/the-black-star|title=Wye Valley Brewery|last=www.media52.com|first=Media52 – Internet, Marketing & PR —|website=wyevalleybrewery.co.uk|access-date=6 September 2017}}</ref> |
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With a lovely garden overlooking the canal and just a short walk from the canal basin and Stourport town centre, The Black Star reopened as a Wye Valley Brewery pub in October 2014 and now provides all the comforts of a traditional pub in a truly beautiful setting – an extensive food menu and a selection of Wye Valley Brewery ales.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.wyevalleybrewery.co.uk/the-black-star|title=Wye Valley Brewery|last=www.media52.com|first=Media52 – Internet, Marketing & PR —|website=wyevalleybrewery.co.uk|access-date=6 September 2017}}</ref> |
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=== The Britannia === |
=== The Britannia === |
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Just a short walk from the centre of Hereford, The Britannia has a large beer garden and recently refurbished |
Just a short walk from the centre of Hereford, The Britannia has a large beer garden and recently refurbished bar.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.wyevalleybrewery.co.uk/the-britannia|title=Wye Valley Brewery|last=www.media52.com|first=Media52 – Internet, Marketing & PR —|website=wyevalleybrewery.co.uk|access-date=6 September 2017}}</ref> |
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=== The Chequers === |
=== The Chequers === |
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Located in the historic market town, Leominster, The Chequers is a timber-framed inn, and Wye Valley Brewery's oldest pub, thanks to its 16th Century origins |
Located in the historic market town, Leominster, The Chequers is a timber-framed inn, and Wye Valley Brewery's oldest pub, thanks to its 16th Century origins.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.wyevalleybrewery.co.uk/the-chequers|title=Wye Valley Brewery|last=www.media52.com|first=Media52 – Internet, Marketing & PR —|website=wyevalleybrewery.co.uk|access-date=6 September 2017}}</ref> |
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=== The Morgan === |
=== The Morgan === |
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Situated just up the road in Malvern, the Morgan Motor Company was originally based in Stoke Lacy – next door to the brewery's current home |
Situated just up the road in Malvern, the Morgan Motor Company was originally based in Stoke Lacy – next door to the brewery's current home.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.wyevalleybrewery.co.uk/the-morgan|title=Wye Valley Brewery|last=www.media52.com|first=Media52 – Internet, Marketing & PR —|website=wyevalleybrewery.co.uk|access-date=6 September 2017}}</ref> |
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=== The Pelican === |
=== The Pelican === |
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The Pelican Inn is a historic real-ale pub located between Gloucester Cathedral and Kingsholm rugby stadium. As one of Gloucester's oldest pubs, its history can be traced back to 1679. Landlord, Mike Hall (a regular in the Good Beer Guide) is the winner of CAMRA's Gloucester City Pub of the Year 2014, 2015, 2016 & 2017 and Cider Pub of the Year 2015, 2016 & 2017 |
The Pelican Inn is a historic real-ale pub located between Gloucester Cathedral and Kingsholm rugby stadium. As one of Gloucester's oldest pubs, its history can be traced back to 1679. Landlord, Mike Hall (a regular in the Good Beer Guide) is the winner of CAMRA's Gloucester City Pub of the Year 2014, 2015, 2016 & 2017 and Cider Pub of the Year 2015, 2016 & 2017.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.wyevalleybrewery.co.uk/the-pelican|title=Wye Valley Brewery|last=www.media52.com|first=Media52 – Internet, Marketing & PR —|website=wyevalleybrewery.co.uk|access-date=6 September 2017}}</ref> |
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=== The Rose and Lion === |
=== The Rose and Lion === |
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The Rose & Lion, with its pretty beer garden and cosy interior, quickly feels like home from home... In fact, according to a recent CAMRA guide, it sets the standard for the town's pubs, which is in no small part down to Landlord Antony and his friendly team, who always give a warm welcome.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.wyevalleybrewery.co.uk/the-rose-and-lion|title=Wye Valley Brewery|last=www.media52.com|first=Media52 – Internet, Marketing & PR —|website=wyevalleybrewery.co.uk|access-date=6 September 2017}}</ref> |
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=== The Vaga Tavern === |
=== The Vaga Tavern === |
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The Vaga Tavern in Hereford is a pub well known for being the centre of the community. With a large beer garden ideal for families, regular live music, as well as weekly skittles and darts matches, The Vaga always has plenty going on.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.wyevalleybrewery.co.uk/the-vaga-tavern|title=Wye Valley Brewery|last=www.media52.com|first=Media52 – Internet, Marketing & PR —|website=wyevalleybrewery.co.uk|access-date=6 September 2017}}</ref> |
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==References== |
==References== |
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Industry | Alcoholic beverage |
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Founded | 1985 |
Founder | Peter Amor |
Headquarters | Stoke Lacy, Herefordshire , UK |
Products | Beer |
Production output | 180 bbl/day[1] |
Website | wyevalleybrewery |
Wye Valley Brewery is a brewery in the village of Stoke Lacy, Herefordshire, England. Founded in 1985 by Peter Amor.[2] In 2002 Peter Amor's son, Vernon Amor, became managing director.[3]
History and location
Wye Valley Brewery is a family business.[4] Wye Valley Brewery was started by former Guinness brewer, Peter Amor, in the summer of 1985. After brewing for Guinness, Peter Amor decided to branch out on his own. He began brewing from the back of a pub in Canon Pyon in Herefordshire but soon moved to the old stable block of The Barrels in Hereford – Wye Valley Brewery's very first pub![5]
Meanwhile, after studying at Young's brewery in London, Peter's son, Vernon Amor, joined the brewery to help with the demands of the growing business. By 2002, the brewery had outgrown its stable block at The Barrels and Peter and Vernon were on the look-out for bigger premises. A 9-acre former cider mill in Stoke Lacy became Wye Valley Brewery's new home.[6]
Brewery
Wye Valley Brewery is located in Herefordshire. Over 80% of its hops and raw ingredients come directly from farms within 10 miles of the brewery.[7]
Green Brewing
Examples of Wye Valley Brewery's green brewhouse include using water vapour, created during the brewhouse boil, to heat water to clean its casks; and the roof and ground-mounted solar panels covering the equivalent of more than six tennis courts, providing over 41% of the brewery's total electricity.[8]
Beers
Core Range
Wye Valley Brewery's flagship beer is Butty Bach, which is a Welsh term meaning ‘little friend’. This 4.5% smooth, full-bodied, premium ale is burnished gold in colour, and has been crowned ‘Beer of the Festival’ at the Great Welsh Beer Festival on three occasions.[9] Alongside this:
- HPA (Hereford Pale Ale) a 4.0% is the straw-coloured ale with a citrusy aroma.[10]
- The Hopfather, a 3.9% smooth red ale featuring tropical citrus and grapefruit flavours.[11]
- Golden Ale, a 4.2% a light gold coloured ale brewed using Fuggles and Goldings hops.[12]
- Wholesome Stout, a 4.6% dark, full-bodied beer boasting roasted coffee notes and a dry, bitter finish.[13]
- Wye Valley Bitter, a 3.7% chestnut coloured ale, with a malty flavour and a clean bitter finish.[14]
In addition to the core beer line, a rotation of monthly ales are also produced.[15]
1985
In 2016, Wye Valley Brewery launched its first ever lager, ‘1985’, which has since won an international award. The premium lager is a natural extension to the brewery's range of real ales.
The lager is preservative free and made using ingredients sourced within a 10-mile radius of the brewery. Locally grown Pilot hops give ‘1985’ an earthy bitterness, whilst traditional European hops provide a delicate fruity aroma. The result is a 4.5% abv premium lager with a crisp, clean taste perfect for summer drinking.
Pubs
As well as supplying our beers to free houses throughout the West Midlands, South-West and South Wales, the brewery has 8 of its own pubs, building on one of its core principles – bringing the pub to the heart of the community.[16]
The Barrels
The Barrels is an 18th Century coaching inn that is formed partly from the old city wall and is one of the last multi-roomed pubs in Hereford. The Barrels was the brewery's home for many years.
The Black Star
With a garden overlooking the canal and just a short walk from the canal basin and Stourport town centre, The Black Star reopened as a Wye Valley Brewery pub in October 2014.[17]
The Britannia
Just a short walk from the centre of Hereford, The Britannia has a large beer garden and recently refurbished bar.[18]
The Chequers
Located in the historic market town, Leominster, The Chequers is a timber-framed inn, and Wye Valley Brewery's oldest pub, thanks to its 16th Century origins.[19]
The Morgan
Situated just up the road in Malvern, the Morgan Motor Company was originally based in Stoke Lacy – next door to the brewery's current home.[20]
The Pelican
The Pelican Inn is a historic real-ale pub located between Gloucester Cathedral and Kingsholm rugby stadium. As one of Gloucester's oldest pubs, its history can be traced back to 1679. Landlord, Mike Hall (a regular in the Good Beer Guide) is the winner of CAMRA's Gloucester City Pub of the Year 2014, 2015, 2016 & 2017 and Cider Pub of the Year 2015, 2016 & 2017.[21]
The Rose and Lion
The Vaga Tavern
References
- ^ Protz, Roger (September 2007). Good Beer Guide 2007. CAMRA Books. ISBN 1-85249-224-4.
- ^ "The key for brewing success". Retrieved 12 February 2007.
- ^ "About Us". Archived from the original on 6 February 2007. Retrieved 12 February 2007.
- ^ www.media52.com, Media52 – Internet, Marketing & PR —. "Wye Valley Brewery". wyevalleybrewery.co.uk. Retrieved 5 September 2017.
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: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link) CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link) - ^ www.media52.com, Media52 – Internet, Marketing & PR —. "Wye Valley Brewery". wyevalleybrewery.co.uk. Retrieved 6 September 2017.
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: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link) CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link) - ^ www.media52.com, Media52 – Internet, Marketing & PR —. "Wye Valley Brewery". wyevalleybrewery.co.uk. Retrieved 6 September 2017.
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: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link) CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link) - ^ www.media52.com, Media52 – Internet, Marketing & PR —. "Wye Valley Brewery". wyevalleybrewery.co.uk. Retrieved 6 September 2017.
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: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link) CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link) - ^ www.media52.com, Media52 – Internet, Marketing & PR —. "Wye Valley Brewery". wyevalleybrewery.co.uk. Retrieved 6 September 2017.
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: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link) CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link) - ^ www.media52.com, Media52 – Internet, Marketing & PR —. "Wye Valley Brewery". wyevalleybrewery.co.uk. Retrieved 6 September 2017.
{{cite web}}
: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link) CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link) - ^ "Beer of the Month". Archived from the original on 6 February 2007. Retrieved 12 February 2007.
- ^ www.media52.com, Media52 – Internet, Marketing & PR —. "Wye Valley Brewery". wyevalleybrewery.co.uk. Retrieved 6 September 2017.
{{cite web}}
: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link) CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link) - ^ www.media52.com, Media52 – Internet, Marketing & PR —. "Wye Valley Brewery". wyevalleybrewery.co.uk. Retrieved 6 September 2017.
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: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link) CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link) - ^ www.media52.com, Media52 – Internet, Marketing & PR —. "Wye Valley Brewery". wyevalleybrewery.co.uk. Retrieved 6 September 2017.
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: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link) CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link) - ^ www.media52.com, Media52 – Internet, Marketing & PR —. "Wye Valley Brewery". wyevalleybrewery.co.uk. Retrieved 6 September 2017.
{{cite web}}
: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link) CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link) - ^ www.media52.com, Media52 – Internet, Marketing & PR —. "Wye Valley Brewery". wyevalleybrewery.co.uk. Retrieved 6 September 2017.
{{cite web}}
: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link) CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link) - ^ www.media52.com, Media52 – Internet, Marketing & PR —. "Wye Valley Brewery". wyevalleybrewery.co.uk. Retrieved 6 September 2017.
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