Roger Protz
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When UK Heineken was brewed under contract by Whitbread it was very weak, when H. took over they increased the strength, brewing it in former S&N plants.
November 11, 2025 at 9:30 PM
When UK Heineken was brewed under contract by Whitbread it was very weak, when H. took over they increased the strength, brewing it in former S&N plants.
They are suppposed to be brewing it to the original recipe & methods, so one can only hope that live yeast plays its crucial role. I haven't heard reports to the contrary though I understand your concern.
November 11, 2025 at 1:28 PM
They are suppposed to be brewing it to the original recipe & methods, so one can only hope that live yeast plays its crucial role. I haven't heard reports to the contrary though I understand your concern.
It's still brewed in Burton by what remains of Marston's, cheers Danny.
November 11, 2025 at 1:25 PM
It's still brewed in Burton by what remains of Marston's, cheers Danny.
Plenty available on Ebay.
November 11, 2025 at 12:01 AM
Plenty available on Ebay.
Hope she can emerge again before New Year!
November 9, 2025 at 7:44 PM
Hope she can emerge again before New Year!
Dudley too, Agree.
November 9, 2025 at 7:38 PM
Dudley too, Agree.
I was praying for rain, forecast but not materialised!
November 9, 2025 at 7:06 PM
I was praying for rain, forecast but not materialised!
It's aged beautifully!
November 8, 2025 at 9:40 PM
It's aged beautifully!