Norfolk grown barley is renowned for it's excellence in malting and the production of top quality beers. The region is fast becoming a hotspot for the production of Real Ale
One of the county's newest microbreweries opened in the summer of 2005, in the busy market town of Brandon. The brewery is situated in the old dairy of a 15th century cottage, which is the only remaining dwelling, in the lane known locally as Grape Alley. This is part of the Riverside hotel and Restaurant complex, which straddles the River Ouse. There is a tearoom and boats for hire.
The brewery is owned by Dennis Cooper. His aim is to offer a full product range that has something for everyone. Based on traditional styles of strong pale ales, bitters, dark ales and stouts. This includes a variety of brews made from unique recipes that incorporate the best locally sourced ingredients, to give instantly recognizable flavours and aromas found only in ale produced in small batches, by brewers who are unwilling to compromise quality for cost. The brewery is fast gaining a reputation in the Breckland area, for the production of fine ale.
Brandon is a small town of great antiquity, and has a long history of settlement. During the Neolithic period, shafts were sunk to mine the excellent black flint for the manufacture of arrowheads and axes. The working of flint has continued from that time, until the present day. The Duke of Wellington would have been nearer the truth, if he had said that the Battle of Waterloo was won at Ling Heath in Brandon, instead of the playing fields at Eaton. The coal black flints that were mined there, were superior in both quality and knapping, to those of the French.
The gun flints would spark, and keep on sparking. It therefore seems obligatory, that a fine ale should be named to commemorate Brandon's long history of flint knapping.
Gunflint ABV 4.2%
A dark amber beer. Roasted malts are used to give a gentle whiff of gunsmoke in the aroma. The malty chocolate taste combines well with spicy, citrus hop flavours to give a dry, bittersweet, roasted malt finish.
Try before you buy.
Call in & sample real traditional ale. The brewery is open Monday - Saturday 9.00am - 5.00pm. ( You are advised to telephone before your visit to confirm these opening times ) There is a well stocked brewery shop & one of our beers is usually on tap at and The Bell, situated in Brandon High Street, a few yards from the Brewery.
We are happy to arrange visits for small groups, when there will be an opportunity to discuss brewing on a small scale, in a craft brewery. This will include all stages in the production of cask condition ales, and will explain how the use of different hops and malts result in a variety of brews, ranging from pale ales to full flavoured dark stouts.
Personalised Labels
We can design personalised labels for any occasion. You may wish to supply your own artwork or photograph.
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