Molson Coors unveils new £1m Burton microbrewery

Molson Coors has unveiled a new £1m micro-brewery in Burton, which will produce famous Worthington brands such as White Shield.

The William Worthington Brewery, on the site of the National Brewery Centre, will also produce Red Shield and a range of seasonal and limited edition brews.

Mark Hunter, Molson Coors' chief executive, said the opening was an indicator of the company's "continued investment in craft ale".

"The William Worthington's Brewery will be a hub for continuous new ale development as well as a means of maintaining the heritage of the Worthington name," he said.

"Indeed, with renewed interest in this category by British beer drinkers, we see this as a growing market that is set to flourish in the coming years."

The brewery will be open to the public, allowing museum visitors to see the brewing process in action.

Steve Wellington, Molson Coors' master brewer, said: "It's fantastic that the iconic White and Red Shields now have a new and improved home - one that is set to help continue the growth of this beer category for years to come."