Patron’s Tap wins Beer of the Festival

Congratulation to George and the team at The Patron’s Tap in Blackburn on winning the Beer of the Festival at the Clitheroe Beer Festival 2024. George designed the beer, I did the scale up calculations and brewed the beer. They always have one of their own beers on tap, so if you are in Guide drop into this great little bar and taste one of their award winning ales.

If you want help brewing award winning ales and are in the North West of England, drop me a line...

Buxton Brewery – what they thought of the Hop Doctor

In November my five months locum / consulting brewing contract with buxtonbrewery will come to a close. What a great group of people. If you are looking for a brewer to help with the demand running up to Christmas or you need someone to cover whilst you recruit and you brew in the NW then drop me a line. If you want to know what you’ll be getting, read the testimonial that Geoff the MD from Buxton presented me this week to aid my transition into future roles

Here’s a exert…

For the full document click here – Will Weston Testimonial – Geoff at Buxton – Oct 23

The Bird Inth Hand Darwen wins a major award

Well deserved recognition for John at the Bird Inth Hand, Darwen

Sadly John nipped out before I could get a picture with him and his CAMRA award for the best Craft Beer Bar in Blackburn and Darwen. I’m delighted for him and proud to say that all of his house beers (4 so far) have been designed and co-brewed by myself on his brew kit installed in the cellar of the bar. My trousers show evidence of a busy brew day making the next batch of the popular Step 1, a NZ hopped pale ale.