This year's brewing notes state "Crafted with the highest quality Tipple malted barley, this ale's main hop character is derived from traditional Golding and Fuggle hops and further enhanced with dry hopping, using a blend of the choicest Golding and Target hops. Coupled with the unique Fuller's yeast strain we expect this beer to mature into another 'Classic' Vintage!"
Would you like to see the production figures? Of course you would!
1997 85,000
1998 85,000
1999 85,000
2000 85,000
2001 30,000
2002 50,000
2003 50,000
2004 95,000
2005 95,000
2006 100,000
2007 150,000
2008 145,000
2009 160,000
2010 125,000
Why the sharp drop in production in 2001? I'd like to know. What is evident is that demand has been bouyant in the latter part of the last decade. It is certainly a beer that I make an effort to seek out, difficult as that task can be up here in the frozen wastelands of the North. I suggest you do likewise.
Excellent details on the production figures!
ReplyDeleteWere you aware that Waitrose (and Ocado online) sell it? The Formby store normally has a decent stock of at least the last two years' worth.
Hello Baron,
ReplyDeleteUnfortunately, Formby is the nearest Waitrose to me. Less than 30 miles from here but awkward and involves the Tunnel. Easiest to get to is probably Sandbach, 44 miles but nearly all motorway, M53, M56 and M6. If there was one nearby I'd be checking it out all the time. Sainsbury's in Ellesmere Port have had some this year which is a bonus.