Twickenham Brewery Summer Down Under
Twickenham Brewery Summer Down Under is new on today at The Fox Inn at Fox Corner.
Summer Down Under uses Galaxy and Pacific Jade hops from Australia and New Zealand. Consequently, the beer is brewed in honour of our Southern Friends. To off-set the dark nights this light golden ale bursts with citrusy flavours. Consequently it is a perfect break from the Winter Gloom.
ABV 3.9%
Twickenham Fine Ales was the first brewery in Twickenham since Cole’s Brewery closed in 1906.
In the beginning there was a 10 barrel plant which was installed in a small unit opposite a Greggs Bakery factory – pint and a pasty seeming natural bedfellows.
The early days of experimentation and trial settled down with the arrival of Tom Madeiros, as Brewer, in 2005. Being American, the use of American hops seemed a natural path to him. As a result, Twickenham became an early adopter of the now popular and more common place hops used in many beers today.
The variety of hops grew and Twickenham now uses hops from countries including: England, Germany, Slovenia, USA, Australia and New Zealand.
The quality of Twickenham’s beers was recognised on a national level in 2007. This is when Sundancer won silver in the national Champion Beer of Britain at the GBBF. Unusual then for having such citrusy hops, especially in a lower strength beer (3.7% ABV), it is a wonderful pint. It gives as much satisfaction to drinkers today as at any time.