Thursday, 22 October 2015

Into the Belly of the Brewery

We were shown into our classroom for the day and were offered tea and biscuits; though we had to make our own brews. Then after going through today's agenda; we each introduced ourselves and named our favourite beer; though only one person came forward and named a Fuller’s one. Then we were taken into the heart of the brewery for a brief history of its formation. We were shown the traditional copper fermentators which looked fantastic; and also the giant plastic liquor tanks; which were far less pretty. We also had a quick insight into the laboratory; where samples of beer and water are regularly checked for quality and consistency. No taste tasting like the days of old! I particularly enjoyed watching the automated cask washer happen; it was great to see barrels of beer on the move! Sadly; their keg operation was a lot faster and had more people attending to it.  We finished our tour at the hop bar; where it was time for a glimpse of Fuller’s Breweranina; and of course some tasting as well!

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