Spingo Explained

Spingo (meaning strong beer in Old English) is a generic name for a collection of beers brewed solely in the brewery of the Blue Anchor Inn in Coinagehall Street, Helston, Cornwall, England, UK.^{[1] [2] [3]}

Varieties

Spingo IPA 4.5% ABVA hoppy IPA that was originally brewed for Queen Elizabeth II's Golden Jubilee in 2002 and is described as having a "clean hoppy taste".

Spingo Middle 5.0% ABVA traditional sweet Cornish bitter, originally brewed to welcome home those men who fought in the First World War. It is described as "mid brown with a fruity hint". Also available in bottles.

Spingo Bragget 6% ABVBrewed without the addition of hops, this old ale is sweet, being made with honey and balanced out with apples. Originally brewed in 2001 to celebrate the anniversary of Helston's first charter, which was granted in 1201; it is described as "deceptively smooth, with a sweet taste".

Spingo Special, 6.5% ABVA bitter, brewed for the first time to celebrate the marriage of Prince Charles and Lady Diana Spencer, described as "Dark in colour and sweet in taste".

Spingo Christmas / Easter Special 7.4% ABVA seasonal brew.

Spingo Flora Daze 4.0% ABVA well hopped beer, finished with aroma hops.

Coinage Hall

Opposite the Blue Anchor Inn, and in the middle of the main street, was situated Helston's Coinage Hall, where tin was brought for coinage under the stannary system.

Further reading

• Protz, Roger (2000) Britain's 500 Best Pubs. London: Carlton Books ;; pp. 64-65

Notes and References

1. http://www.spingoales.com/ The Blue Anchor Inn (official website).
2. http://www.helstonhistory.co.uk/helston-historical-buidings/blue-anchor-inn/ Helston History. Blue Anchor Inn.
3. https://www.telegraph.co.uk/foodanddrink/pubs/3343084/Cornwall-Pub-Guide-The-Blue-Anchor-Helston.html The Telegraph. Cornwall Pub Guide: The Blue Anchor, Helston.