Thornbridge Brewery has breathed new life into one of the oldest traditions in British beer by installing a Burton Union fermentation set at its Riverside brewery in Bakewell. This rare piece of brewing history, dating back to the Victorian era, has become the heart of a new series of beers that celebrate Britain’s brewing heritage. Reviving the Burton Union System The Burton Union system is a unique method of fermentation using a series of interconnected wooden casks. Once common in the Midlands, it was famed for producing clean, consistent beers with a distinctive character. When one of the last operational Union sets became available in 2024, Thornbridge stepped in to preserve it for future generations. Jaipur on the...

Bodmin Moor is one of those places that takes your breath away before you’ve even thought about your first pint. The wide skies, granite tors and rolling mist make it feel wild and untamed. But tucked away across this rugged landscape are pubs and breweries that have been keeping walkers, travellers, and the occasional smuggler refreshed for centuries. On my latest wander across the moor, I ducked into a few of them – and what I found was a mix of history, hearty hospitality, and some brilliant Cornish ales. Jamaica Inn – Smugglers and Stories No trip to Bodmin Moor feels complete without a stop at Jamaica Inn, the coaching house turned world-famous pub that’s as famous...