Marston’s Pedigree – new on today at The Fox Inn at Fox Corner.
MARSTON’S PEDIGREE
Introducing Marston’s Pedigree or “P” as it was first known. Strange that, looking back. Anyway, it has a fascinating aroma. Palate of biscuity malt, spicy hops and light fruitiness. It was renamed in a Marstons staff competition byack in George Peard’s day. He is significant as he was their Head Brewer at the time. That’s him on the pump clip – Cheers George!
Style: Amber Ale
ABV: 4.5%
Bitter: 2.5/5
Sweet: 2.5/5
Food Matching: Darker meats, pork pies, sausage & mash, steak pie and Sunday roasts.
MARSTON’S BACKSTORY
Marstons started brewing in Burton-upon-Trent in 1834. Then, in 1898 they got itchy feet and moved down the road to the Albion Brewery. They’ve not moved since!
They came to Burton for the water. Well, for the rocks the town was built on to be precise. The water trickles down through a thick layer of gypsum before they bring it back up again from their well. That is what gives Marston’s beers the depth of flavour, character and crisp refreshing bitterness tha cannot be found anywhere else in the World.
“Scotland has Whisky, Detroit has cars and Burton has beer!”
Marstons is the oldest brewery in town.