Beer has been brewed in Cropton since 1613. The early brews were illegal, and any wrong do-ers were sent to York Gaol. It's likely that the local women helped in the production of the earlier beers, and the 'Ale Wives' as they were known, were often cursed if they produced a bad brew. In 1984, the ancient craft of brewing returned to the village when Cropton Brewery was established in the cellars of the New Inn.
Fat Dragon Traditionally brewed premium pale ale with carefully selected British ingredients. A combination of the finest English malt gives this powerful golden brew a wonderful sweet finish with a fine hoppy balance. Scoresby A traditional stout combining dark roasted barley with Challenger and Goldings hops. This rich, dark and aromatic brew proves popular with stout fans everywhere. Containes malted barley. Approved by the Vegetarian Society of the U.K. Two Mugs A classic bitter using Challenger and Golding hops. A hoppy flavour with a nutty aftertaste. Containes malted barley. Two Mugs is a US version of UK Two Pints, so called as one pint is worht two of any other (obvious really!). Approved by the Vegetarian Society of the U.K.
BREWERY HEPWORTH Hepworth's commitment to local barley and hop growers has led to our participation in the Warranty of Origin, a code of practice guaranteeing the source of ingredients. Hepworth is also licensed by the Soil Association for the production and packaging of organic beers.
Iron Horse A premium bitter with a dense flavour and subtle sweetness, is named after Richard Trevithick's first steam-powered engine on rails.This ale is cold filtered to retain flavour. Pullman Named after the renowned railway carriage, Pullman has a crisp bitterness and clean flavour. This ale is cold filtered to retain flavour. Old Ale Old Ale is the newest addition to Hepworth's range of bottled beers. Old Ale is ancient recipe winter beer, sometimes known as stock ale, which has molasses added at the end of fermentation to give a luscious character, which again is balanced by a pronounced bitterness. This beer, when served as real ale in a pub, would have been mulled with a poker from the fire, to give it a real warming character on the long cold English winter nights. This ale is cold filtered to retain flavour.
Laverstoke Park Farm
Laverstoke Park Farm is an organic and biodynamic farm in Hampshire, England that produces a diverse array of food products. Noble Union is proud to bring heir Organic Ale and Organic Lager to the U.S. market. Jody Scheckter, the 1979 Formula One World Champion started Laverstoke Park Farm to produce “the best tasting, healthiest food, without compromise” for himself and his family – a philosophy he applies across the entire farm, which is known as the “University of Organics.” “To achieve a healthy and natural environment, I believe there are two vital factors: firstly, biodiversity and secondly slow growing animals and plants. This begins with the soil,” Jody explains. “We follow nature strictly, while utilizing the latest scientific research, techniques and equipment.” Laverstoke Park Farm is certified organic and biodynamic, and its beer is certified USDA organic, but Mr. Scheckter and his team go much further. An on-site micro-biology lab continuously tests the soil. Specific compost preparations are added to the soil to ensure optimal proportions of beneficial bacteria and fungi. The result is an ideal environment for growing flavorful hops and barley.
Organic Ale Organic Ale has slight caramel sweetness from crystal malt, balanced by fresh aroma of Fuggle hops, and maintained by the natural effervescence of maturation in the bottle. That’s right, this is a “Real Ale” – bottle conditioned, and no added carbon dioxide. That, along with it’s singular taste has led to it’s selection by CAMRA, the Campaign for Real Ale. The Ale has won two taste awards in the UK, and is certified USDA Organic. Organic Lager
Laverstoke Park Farm‘s Organic Lager has a very clean & spicy kettle hop character, malty-biscuity & burnt sugar characters from malt grown in the chalky soils of our farm, and the caprylic flavor from yeast. In 2011 this beer won the British Bottler’s Institute Gold Medal forBest Organic Lager in UK. It has also been selected by CAMRA, the Campaign for Real Ale. And, like it’s counterpart Organic Ale, it is certified USDA Organic.
