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St Austell Brewery: Cornwall’s Brewing Giant with a Proper Local Heart

If you’ve had a pint in Cornwall, chances are it’s been pulled by St Austell Brewery. From seaside pubs to moorland inns, their beers have become part of the Cornish landscape. But behind every pint of Tribute or Proper Job is nearly two centuries of brewing history, family pride, and a knack for making beers that actually get talked about at the bar. From 1851 to Today St Austell Brewery was founded way back in 1851 by Walter Hicks, a Cornishman who started out as a wine merchant before trying his hand at brewing. Turned out he had a talent for it – and the brewery quickly grew into one of the biggest names in the South...

Pints on the Moor: Exploring the Pubs and Ales of Bodmin

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...

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