Brew 61

Redditch & Bromsgrove CAMRA paid a visit to Upton Warren in September to check out an up-and-coming brewery named Brew 61. Brewer Tim Dunkley has been practising his hobby on his family farm and decided to begin brewing commercially last year. He was very keen to show members around his new site and talk about his venture. He owns eight fermenters and is producing around 25 barrels a week. The current brewery is version four and was previously operating in a 15 square foot workshop. Four core beers are being produced which are named to reflect the neighbouring farm. They include a golden session ale named Greenfields Gold, an IPA called Spring Meadow, a light ale titled Grazing Girls and a second IPA named Hop On. There are also plans to produce a stout in the winter. The beers have been well received in both bottles and casks and have been spotted around local pubs in the branch such as the Nevill Arms in New End, the Hanbury Turn in Bromsgrove, Vaughan’s in Redditch and the Rose & Crown in Feckenham. They’re also stocked at Decanter in Bromsgrove or you can buy and collect direct from the brewery through their website: www.brew61.co.uk