Jennings Brewery has reopened its doorways, bringing again historic, award-winning beers, two new beers, and launching a brand new on-site taproom on 4th July. The brewery hopes to draw each vacationers and locals, in addition to provide beer to pubs throughout Cumbria.
Jennings was established almost 200 years in the past, however its Cockermouth brewery was closed by Carlsberg Marston’s in 2022. It returned to native, unbiased, household possession in February this 12 months after being acquired by native enterprise house owners Kurt and Rebecca Canfield. The brewery has pledged to return Jennings to its roots, reviving outdated favourites like Sneck Lifter and Cocker Hoop, alongside new additions comparable to Derwent Delicate and Again Yam—a nod to the Cumbrian dialect phrase that means “again residence.”
Following a sequence of opening occasions this week, the taproom can be open seven days every week all through the summer time, formally launching on Friday, 4th July. Beer can be obtainable in casks and bottles, and Managing Director Chris France has promised to prioritise provide to native pubs.
“Jennings has a particular place within the coronary heart of Cumbria, and bringing these beers again has been an actual privilege. Jennings beer might have been absent for quite a few years, however native assist for the beer and model hasn’t dwindled—we’ve had a really heat welcome again. I’m decided to repay that assist, and we’re prioritising native free commerce pubs for our first deliveries.”
Whereas orders for the beer are already being taken, improvement of the historic website will proceed apace, with plans for an expanded taproom, a distillery, short- and long-term workplace area, and workshops for native tradespeople—maybe even a resort sooner or later.
“It is a long-term improvement mission,”
stated Chris.
“There’s a lot potential within the website, and we’re working intently with the native council to construct one thing particular for the city. We have to each respect the heritage that makes the positioning what it’s and discover new methods of utilizing outdated buildings. We’ll be internet hosting quite a few occasions too, with stay music, comedy nights, and heritage and artwork exhibitions already within the schedule.”
Newly appointed Head Brewer Buster Grant can be relishing the chance to carry Jennings again to life, utilizing the on-site properly that pulls from an aquifer beneath the brewery, the unique yeast pressure, and conventional components like Fuggles and Goldings hops, together with the reintroduction of Maris Otter malt.
“It’s superb to be a part of Jennings and to be working on this historic website to carry life (and beer!) again to this much-loved brewery. Jennings’ beers are iconic symbols of the Lakes, and I’m massively proud to have the ability to add to this excellent historical past and legacy. Extra importantly, I’m actually wanting ahead to tasting the beers once more and seeing the enjoyment of locals and guests alike.”
