News of the brews

Fuller, Smith & Turner has launched its craft lager beer brand Frontier in 330ml cans.

John Keeling, brewing director at Fuller’s said: “We want to deliver consistently exciting flavours and cans are no exception. It has always been my aim to produce the most natural beer possible in every format.”
Fuller’s also revealed it is currently considering rolling out “filtered, unfiltered and seeded keg alternatives of Wild River and an unfiltered version of Black Cab in a can” dependent upon consumer feedback and interest.

Bradford Brewery has expanded its business beyond cask to offer its beers in bottles.

The first bottled beer available from the brewer, will be 3.6% ABV Hockney Pale Ale, named after Bradford artist David Hockney, and brewed with Pacific Jade and Admiral hops.
Bradford Brewery managing director Matthew Halliday said: “It’s also another chance to get people further afield recognising the Bradford brand and talking about our great city.”

The Colonsay Brewery has relaunched with a new look and a new blonde-style craft beer.

As well as a packaging refresh for its beers, the brewery has taken the opportunity to replace its lager with a blonde beer named Pig’s Paradise.

Colonsay Brewery managing director, David Johnston said: “Our new team is focused on growing the appeal of our beers and consequently increasing sales, primarily across Scotland’s key cities but also further afield in London and eventually overseas. As one of the smallest commercial breweries in the world, we have to be selective about where we distribute our range.”

The brewery has been in talks with its existing distribution partners as well as new partners to increase the mainland footprint of the new beers and is beginning to secure listings across Edinburgh, Glasgow and Aberdeen.