Imperial Stout (From The Union), 7.7%  1 x 440 ml can

By popular demand, our award-winning Imperial Stout is making a triumphant return! Crowned the Champion Bottled Beer of Britain in 2019, this exceptional beer is back to its original strength and brewed using our historic Burton Union System.

The recipe has evolved slightly over the years and now includes some smoked malt to match the peated addition, as well as our beloved Brewers Invert No.2 sugar instead of the supermarket Muscovado, but, as a brewing team, we believe the beer remains true to Stefano and Martin’s original intentions.  We’re hoping the Union fermentation will accentuate that ‘estery fruitiness’ and give us a beer that has a bold roasted malt character.  This will be the first proper stout we’ve made on the Union and our second ever can conditioned Union beer, after the much-loved strong dark mild we brewed with our good friend Garrett Oliver.  We hope you enjoy drinking this Thornbridge classic as much as we’ve enjoyed making it over the years.

HOPS Liberty, Magnum, Sorachi Ace, Willamette

MALTS Low Colour Maris Otter, Wheat Malt, Chocolate, Crystal Dark, Roasted, Barley, Smoked Malt

NOTABLE AWARDS
Winner of several notable awards including Gold, Flavoured Stout/Porter. World Beer Awards
2011 – World’s Best Keg Ale. Brewing Industry Awards

Often described as the godfather of the UK craft beer scene, Thornbridge have always brewed the finest quality beer with a passion helping to create an award winning range of beers.

• Innovation

  Consistently pushing boundaries whilst respecting the important traditions of ‘Crafting’ beer helps Thornbridge to create an award winning range of beers and always meant we would be at the forefront of the craft beer industry

• Passion

  Often described as the godfather of the UK craft beer scene, Thornbridge have always brewed the finest quality beer with a passion helping to create an award winning range of beers

• Knowledge

  Thornbridge knowledge in the craft beer scene means they are highly respected within the beer industry. Thornbridge recognise that not only quality but consistency and innovation are key to creating amazing and beautifully balanced beer. With over 350 Industry recognised awards we are proud to be part of such an exciting UK Craft Beer scene.

The Thornbridge story began back in 2005 when the founders Jim Harrison and Simon Webster recruited two young brewers to brew on a second hand 10-barrel kit in the grounds of Thornbridge Hall

The brewery was originally based in the outbuildings of Thornbridge Hall, surrounded by beautiful gardens within the 100-acre estate. The buildings were renovated in 2004 in preparation for the brewery installation. Jim Harrison and Simon Webster recruited two young brewers, keen to kick-start their brewing career. Their first brew was Lord Marples, a 4% classic bitter, which went on to become a core Thornbridge beer

Next, they were tasked with brewing something a little different, an IPA which packed a punch in terms of both flavour and ABV. In mid-2005 Jaipur was born. A 5.9% IPA packed with American hops and like nothing else in the beer industry at that time. Following an array of awards and national recognition, Jaipur catapulted Thornbridge into the spotlight, demand outstripped supply and the need for a new Brewery became clear.

In 2009 a brand new state of the art brewery was built at Riverside, Bakewell to meet with demand and allow Thornbridge to develop their range of beers. Brewing still takes place today on the original kit which has been moved to beside the Taproom at Riverside, which allows us to experiment with new brews, create bespoke Hall brews, collaborations and assist the main brewery in Bakewell.

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