Beer lovers are to get the chance to go behind the scenes at the area’s largest brewery to see how their favourite tipple is made.
Bath Ales is to launch a series of ‘Meet the Brewer’ open days tomorrow, Saturday August 7, at its state-of-the-art Hare Brewery between Bath and Bristol at Warmley.
The immersive experiences will continue on the first Saturday of each month, offering a rare opportunity to discover how the brewery crafts its celebrated beers, including its flagship Gem amber ale and Lansdown IPA as well as its seasonal range.
Guided by a Bath Ales brewer, visitors will learn what goes into making beer – from grain to glass – as well as seeing modern technology is being harnessed to improve the age-old brewing process.
The tour ends with an all-important taste test, giving visitors the opportunity to sample a range of brewery-fresh Bath Ales’ beers – including familiar favourites and new brews – as well as enjoying some food pairings.
Bath Ales production manager Will Hartley, pictured, said: “We’re delighted to be offering visitors an immersive experience at Hare Brewery that will provide a fascinating insight into the art of brewing, led by an expert from our team.
“It’s a chance for anyone who loves beer to gain an understanding of the hard work and skill that goes into each step of the brewing process. There’s a great deal more to a pint of beer than meets the eye.”
The tours, which cost £15 per person, will run every hour from 11.30am to 3.30pm.
Bookings for the tour – or to visit the brewery’s taproom – should be made in advance via www.bathales.com
Founded in 1995, Bath Ales was acquired in 2016 by Cornish brewer St Austell, best known for its Tribute, Proper Job IPA and Korev lager brands.
Two years later St Austell funded a multi-million pound investment in Bath Ales’ Hare Brewery, doubling its capacity to produce more than 55,000 brewers’ barrels of beer per year – the equivalent of over 14.5m pints.
Bath Ales also owns city pubs The Swan, The Griffin, The Hop Pole and The Salamander along with Graze Bar and Chophouse next to Bath Spa railway station.
