Nick Clegg visits Bradfield Brewery
The family run brewery, which was established in 2005 at Watt House Farm, Bradfield, was awarded a certificate of recognition by the All-Party Parliamentary Beer group for having one of their beers, Farmers Brown Cow on sale at the Strangers Bar in the House of Commons in May.
John Gill director at Bradfield Brewery said: “The visit couldn’t have come at a better time we are obviously delighted that our beer was on sale in the House of Commons but even more so that we could have such a prominent figure to open the new brew plant.’
On his visit Nick Clegg was given a guided tour of the brewery and a brief explanation of the brewing process.
Clegg said:“I was delighted to open the new brew plant. It was great to meet John and the staff and see first hand their enthusiasm and commitment. It’s no wonder Bradfield Brewery is expanding because the beer is delicious, as I’m sure many of my parliamentary colleagues who tasted it in the Strangers Bar would agree.”
Bradfield Brewery has recently undergone major changes expanding from a 10 barrel brew plant to a 40 barrel brew plant to keep up with demand.
In August planning permission was also granted by the Peak Park National Authority to fit 158 solar panels on the roof of the brewery generating 30,000kw of electricity each year, enough to supply six family homes.
Most recently the brewery has won the ‘Best Beer Brewed in Sheffield’ award with its Farmers Blonde at the cities 37th annual beer festival held in September.
