Howard Town Brewery Explained

Howard Town is a microbrewery established in 2005 in Glossop, Derbyshire, England.^[1] It distributes cask ale to pubs throughout Northern England.

Brewery

The brewery was established in the former Bridge End Fulling Mill with brewing kit from the Porter Brewing Co Ltd. In 2006, the mill caught fire and brewing was suspended until new premises were found at Hawkshead Mill in Old Glossop.

Beers

As well as the regular beers below, the brewery also produces occasional one-offs.

Mill Town (abv 3.5%)

Longdendale lights (3.9%) - named for the famous mystery lights of the region

Monk's Gold (abv 4%)

Wren's Nest (abv 4.2%)

• Gold, Best Bitter category Sheffield Beer Festival September 2006
• Silver, Beer of Festival Sheffield Beer Festival September 2006
• Gold, Best Bitter category SIBA Midlands Beer Competition 2006
• Supreme Champion SIBA Midlands Beer Competition 2006
• Gold, Best Bitter category SIBA National Beer Competition 2007
• Supreme Champion SIBA National Beer Competition 2007

Superfortress (abv 4.4%)

Dark Peak (abv 6.0%)

External links

• Official website

Notes and References

1. Web site: Jackson . Daisy . Whittaker . Anna . Derbyshire town is on the up thanks to its abundance of pubs and cafés . Derbyshire Live . Derbyshire Live . 6 February 2024.