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THE NEWS
Local Ale Lunch, 5th April
The Ship and Royal in Lytham has joined up with Camra to help support local ales. Local brewers such as ourselves will be attending the event and showing our support.
It will be at the Ship & Royal in Lytham from 8 pm onwards on Thursday 16th April
Local Blackpool CAMRA tour, 7th March
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The Campaign for Real Ale
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FASCINATIN’ LYTHAM
What better way to start the day than with a butty and a beer ! That’s how the branch began its jaunt round the Fylde on Saturday 7th March, when Lytham Brewery opened its doors to us as our first morning port of call.
It has been a fascinating story since the brewery first began back in October 2007 at the Hastings Club. Sadly the Club is no more but let’s be thankful the Bookers had the foresight to move their brewing enterprise to its current location on the Lidun Park Industrial estate in 2008.
A few of us have been lucky enough to see things develop since then (see Fylde Ale Issue 66) … and even brew some beer there under the watchful eye of James Booker ! (Most recently Lytham IPA, which weighed in at this year’s Fleetwood Beer Festival at a mighty 5.6 per cent ABV and is now a permanent fixture in the portfolio.) This Saturday was the first time, though, that most of the branch had had the chance to inspect the brewery at close hand.
Outside, it is just another typical industrial unit – with no signage (for security reasons, perhaps). But inside there is a comfortable hospitality room complete with bar front (another survival from the Hastings) and a goodly array of handpumps. And hard by, a fair-sized brewing hall with all the usual gear you would expect.
We decided to divide our forces, with one party receiving a tour of the brewery from Andy Booker whilst another focused their minds and palates upon the offerings in the hospitality zone !
Andy gave us a very detailed exposition on Lytham’s approach to brewing using its current two-and-a-half barrel plant. Business is booming so fast now, though, I can see that brew length having to go up somehow or other in the not too distant future.
Andy gave us lots of stuff on ingredients and process. Alas, not being a detail man (and with an attention span closer to that of the proverbial gnat - but with better taste, I hope), I cannot pass on the meaty substance thereof to you, dear Reader. Other than to record that several hop varieties (including US First Gold) figure prominently. Something that is blindingly obvious once you taste the beers, especially Lytham Gold.
Lytham beer is allowed to condition in the barrel rather than in special tanks, and a lot of work has gone into extending the brewery’s cold storage area. Makes sense to me, when you need a quick turnaround, because everything is then literally ready to roll.
When our party reassembled at the bar, thirsty and peckish, we were in for a further treat – bacon barmcakes prepared by Julie Booker herself. Which must needs be washed down with further samplings of Gold/IPA/Dark/Amber, as the mood took us !
Dave Atkinson is a relatively new addition to the brewery team and, with his extensive background in the licensed trade, has been making a big impact upon Lytham beers’ exposure in the market place. And he was there with the Bookers – Andy, Julie, James … and their dog (“Blinder”) Baillie – to ensure we enjoyed ourselves to the full. It was hard to tear ourselves away, but go we must. Though not before thanking them all for their excellent hospitality - and rejoicing to have been under the spell of Fascinatin’ Lytham !
Published Date: 30 March 2009
By Neil Pascoe (camra)
The County Lytham's new partnership with Lytham Brewery, 6th March
The County in Lytham's new partnership with Lytham Brewery has gone down a treat with locals and visitors to the pub.
The Lytham hostelry now permanently stocks all three of the brewery's beers and is also holding brewery tours as well as ale promotions.
"The launch was fantastic," said recently appointed manager Craig Daniels. "We had a great night and even had people come from the Fleetwood Beer Festival to sample the Lytham beers.
"James and Andrew Booker from Lytham Brewery also had a brewery tour of 35 people who came in afterwards to enjoy the evening."
Lytham Brewery, on the Lindun Park industrial estate in Boundary Road, is also going to sponsor The County fun quiz nights on Thursdays when there will be a three for two offer on their beers. The County will be running a three for two offer to celebrate St Patrick's night.
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Published Date: 06 March 2009
By Robin Duke (Gazzet)
Fylde under “Excellent”
Visit to Fylde coast micro provides night to remembers
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Twenty-eight thirsty Lunesdale CAMRA members and guests made a trip to the Fylde coast to sample the wares of one of the region’s newest micros, Lytham Brewery. The group included 13 members of Lancaster University’s Real Ale & Cider Society, who will no doubt graduate with Honours when they take their degrees in Cask Ale Appreciation.
Lytham Brewery was set up in August 2007 by father and son duo Andrew and James Booker, soon moving to larger premises on Lidun Park Industrial Estate.
But while industrial estates tend to be bland and featureless places, the Bookers’ venture is anything but. The welcome from the five-person team was warm, and from |
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the moment we stepped into the bar were made to feel at home on this, the first visit by a CAMRA group to the brewery.
Staff laid on five beers
— Amber, Gold, IPA, Dark, and Malcolm’s Triple, a special — which were regularly dispensed into our glasses the moment they were empty. The plain names of the ales could not disguise brews of great individuality and distinction, all created with that loving flair that distinguishes handcrafted beers from the mass produced sort.
While Head Brewer James finished producing the latest brew, Andrew handled the tour of the premises, providing a history of the company and answering numerous questions |
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on the brewing process.
This food for thought was complemented by yer actual food in the form of substantial steak puddings, peas and red cabbage, before the party set uff on the final leg of its Fylde outing — the fine County Hotel where a free pint awaited, and an opportunity to try more Lytham beers.
A most enjoyable evening
— such was the verdict on a visit that confirmed that the independent cask ale sector is very alive and fighting fit, and that small local brewers lovingly committed to crafting ales of distinction point the way to the ftiture.
Our thanks to Andrew, James, Dave Atkinson, Carol and Julie for a great night. |
http://www.lunesdalecamra.org.uk/future/eventrep.php?pk=79
Published Date: 06 March 2009
By Julien Holt (Lunsdale Camra)
Fleetwood Beer Festival, February
Lytham Gold, Dark, Amber, I.P.A., Malcoms Tripple,
(Blackpool and Fylde CAMRA)
New Banner , February
Six Nations Beer, February
Malcolm's Tripple - 3.6ABV
Lytham Brewery is pleased to produce a new beer for the 6 Nations Rugby. Malcolm Phillips, who lives in Lytham has kindly gave us permission to use an old photograph of himself playing in the 1960 England v Scotland game.
The beer will be produced on an annual basis for the 6 nations tournament.
New Brew, Thursday 5th February
Lytham Brewery extended a warm welcome to Gary and Alan (Blackpool and Fylde CAMRA). A single hope traditional I.P.A at 5.6% was born.
The County Hotel (Lytham), Friday 6th February
Lytham Beer’s available. Official launch - Friday 20th February
Kilderkins (18 Gallon)
Brewery takes delivery of additional Kilderkins to cater for demand
SIBA Direct Delivery System, January 2009
'Lytham Brewery' accepted on the 'SIBA Direct Delivery System'. Admiral, Punch, Orcid and Enterprise outlets can order our products,
Enterprise product code's :-
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Product Code |
| Lytham Gold 4.2% |
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LYT1 |
| Lytham Amber 3.6% |
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LYT2 |
| Lytham Dark 5.0% |
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LYT3 |
Christmas Special, December 2008
'Baileys Blinder' A.B.V 4.6%
A Chrismas beer with rich fruity undertones named after our family dog Bailey
Point of Sale, November 2008
Beer Mats and Glasses now available
'The Thatched House', Poulton, November 2008
Lytham Gold now on as a resident beer at the 'Thatched House'.
New Information sheet
Find below our new information sheet which you can print off for future reference and to show your real ale friends.
New Member of the Team, October 2008
David Atkinson joins the team bringing with him a wealth of experience in real ale business.
Lytham Beer Festival (10th – 12th September 2008)
We made our first appearance at Lytham beer festival where people were able to sample all our beers including our latest release
We were delighted to accept the Silver Award for Lytham Gold. Not bad for a brewery which is still in it’s infancy!! (Blackpool and Fylde CAMRA)
Ship & Royal, Lytham
The Ship and Royal on Clifton Street, Lytham now keeps the ‘Gold and Amber, as regular beers, with the Dark and the newest brew from the stable, Lytham Green, increasingly available.
Newest beer released
The brewery proudly announce their newest creation- Lytham Green; a classic combination of malt and hops @ 4.6%. A.B.V.
Pump Clips
All the beers produced are simply stated as to what they are. To this end our newly designed pump clips have been made clearly and unambiguously. Each clip has on it an image which represents Lytham history. This is so that we always remember where the brewery originated.
New Premises, April 2008
Due to the outstanding success to date, new premises were obtained and developed and over the ensuing months additional casks and fermentors have been installed as the brewing increases.
Added to this other areas of the building are being developed to accommodate brewery tours, in the near future. It will include a guide through the brewing process and, of course a good amount of sampling at the house bar. These tours will be by strict appointment and an announcement will be made of the grand opening on this web-site and local media nearer the time.
Fleetwood beer festival, February 2008
Two more beers came from the recipe department, Lytham Dark and Lytham Amber.
These were added to the Gold and together went down a storm at the Fleetwood Beer –festival in February 2008, with Lytham Gold completely selling out on the first day. (Blackpool and Fylde CAMRA)
Brewery logo
Created by Victoria Booker.
The first Beer.
The first brews were started soon after the brewery was completed,
with ‘Lytham Gold” being the first beer which was named by Tony………. A real ale enthusiast.
Early feedback was so encouraging that more ales were soon developed and they quickly became firm favourites with the local real ale connossieurs.
Lytham Brewery established, October 2007
The brewery was first established in October 2007, in the Hastings club in Lytham, a well respected and award winning purveyor of real ales.
Dave Porter was the consultant brewer who assisted in designing and installing the bespoke system. |
The County Lytham's new partnership with Lytham Brewery, 6th March
The County in Lytham's new partnership with Lytham Brewery has gone down a treat with locals and visitors to the pub.
The Lytham hostelry now permanently stocks all three of the brewery's beers and is also holding brewery tours as well as ale promotions.
"The launch was fantastic," said recently appointed manager Craig Daniels. "We had a great night and even had people come from the Fleetwood Beer Festival to sample the Lytham beers.
"James and Andrew Booker from Lytham Brewery also had a brewery tour of 35 people who came in afterwards to enjoy the evening."
Lytham Brewery, on the Lindun Park industrial estate in Boundary Road, is also going to sponsor The County fun quiz nights on Thursdays when there will be a three for two offer on their beers. The County will be running a three for two offer to celebrate St Patrick's night.
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| "It's great to have a real buzz about the pub and the positiveness of the customer due to the fact that we supply three beers from a local brewer and have also extended our cask marque creditation for outstanding beers," said Craig |
Published Date: 06 March 2009
By Robin Duke (Gazzet)
Fylde under “Excellent”
Visit to Fylde coast micro provides night to remember
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Twenty-eight thirsty Lunesdale CAMRA members and guests made a trip to the Fylde coast to sample the wares of one of the region’s newest micros, Lytham Brewery. The group included 13 members of Lancaster University’s Real Ale & Cider Society, who will no doubt graduate with Honours when they take their degrees in Cask Ale Appreciation.
Lytham Brewery was set up in August 2007 by father and son duo Andrew and James Booker, soon moving to larger premises on Lidun Park Industrial Estate.
But while industrial estates tend to be bland and featureless places, the Bookers’ venture is anything but. The welcome from the five-person team was warm, and from |
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the moment we stepped into the bar were made to feel at home on this, the first visit by a CAMRA group to the brewery.
Staff laid on five beers
— Amber, Gold, IPA, Dark, and Malcolm’s Triple, a special — which were regularly dispensed into our glasses the moment they were empty. The plain names of the ales could not disguise brews of great individuality and distinction, all created with that loving flair that distinguishes handcrafted beers from the mass produced sort.
While Head Brewer James finished producing the latest brew, Andrew handled the tour of the premises, providing a history of the company and answering numerous questions |
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on the brewing process.
This food for thought was complemented by yer actual food in the form of substantial steak puddings, peas and red cabbage, before the party set uff on the final leg of its Fylde outing — the fine County Hotel where a free pint awaited, and an opportunity to try more Lytham beers.
A most enjoyable evening
— such was the verdict on a visit that confirmed that the independent cask ale sector is very alive and fighting fit, and that small local brewers lovingly committed to crafting ales of distinction point the way to the ftiture.
Our thanks to Andrew, James, Dave Atkinson, Carol and Julie for a great night. |
http://www.lunesdalecamra.org.uk/future/eventrep.php?pk=79
Published Date: 06 March 2009
By Julien Holt (Lunsdale Camra)
Fleetwood Beer Festival, February
Lytham Gold, Dark, Amber, I.P.A., Malcoms Tripple,
(Blackpool and Fylde CAMRA)
New Banner , February
Six Nations Beer, February
Malcolm's Tripple - 3.6ABV
Lytham Brewery is pleased to produce a new beer for the 6 Nations Rugby. Malcolm Phillips, who lives in Lytham has kindly gave us permission to use an old photograph of himself playing in the 1960 England v Scotland game.
The beer will be produced on an annual basis for the 6 nations tournament.
New Brew, Thursday 5th February
Lytham Brewery extended a warm welcome to Gary and Alan (Blackpool and Fylde CAMRA). A single hope traditional I.P.A at 5.6% was born.
The County Hotel (Lytham), Friday 6th February
Lytham Beer’s available. Official launch - Friday 20th February
Kilderkins (18 Gallon)
Brewery takes delivery of additional Kilderkins to cater for demand
SIBA Direct Delivery System, January 2009
'Lytham Brewery' accepted on the 'SIBA Direct Delivery System'. Admiral, Punch, Orcid and Enterprise outlets can order our products,
Enterprise product code's :-
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Product Code |
| Lytham Gold 4.2% |
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LYT1 |
| Lytham Amber 3.6% |
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LYT2 |
| Lytham Dark 5.0% |
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LYT3 |
Christmas Special, December 2008
'Baileys Blinder' A.B.V 4.6%
A Chrismas beer with rich fruity undertones named after our family dog Bailey
Point of Sale, November 2008
Beer Mats and Glasses now available
'The Thatched House', Poulton, November 2008
Lytham Gold now on as a resident beer at the 'Thatched House'.
New Information sheet
Find below our new information sheet which you can print off for future reference and to show your real ale friends.
New Member of the Team, October 2008
David Atkinson joins the team bringing with him a wealth of experience in real ale business.
Lytham Beer Festival (10th – 12th September 2008)
We made our first appearance at Lytham beer festival where people were able to sample all our beers including our latest release
We were delighted to accept the Silver Award for Lytham Gold. Not bad for a brewery which is still in it’s infancy!! (Blackpool and Fylde CAMRA)
Ship & Royal, Lytham
The Ship and Royal on Clifton Street, Lytham now keeps the ‘Gold and Amber, as regular beers, with the Dark and the newest brew from the stable, Lytham Green, increasingly available.
Newest beer released
The brewery proudly announce their newest creation- Lytham Green; a classic combination of malt and hops @ 4.6%. A.B.V.
Pump Clips
All the beers produced are simply stated as to what they are. To this end our newly designed pump clips have been made clearly and unambiguously. Each clip has on it an image which represents Lytham history. This is so that we always remember where the brewery originated.
New Premises, April 2008
Due to the outstanding success to date, new premises were obtained and developed and over the ensuing months additional casks and fermentors have been installed as the brewing increases.
Added to this other areas of the building are being developed to accommodate brewery tours, in the near future. It will include a guide through the brewing process and, of course a good amount of sampling at the house bar. These tours will be by strict appointment and an announcement will be made of the grand opening on this web-site and local media nearer the time.
Fleetwood beer festival, February 2008
Two more beers came from the recipe department, Lytham Dark and Lytham Amber.
These were added to the Gold and together went down a storm at the Fleetwood Beer –festival in February 2008, with Lytham Gold completely selling out on the first day. (Blackpool and Fylde CAMRA)
Brewery logo
Created by Victoria Booker.
The first Beer.
The first brews were started soon after the brewery was completed,
with ‘Lytham Gold” being the first beer which was named by Tony………. A real ale enthusiast.
Early feedback was so encouraging that more ales were soon developed and they quickly became firm favourites with the local real ale connossieurs.
Lytham Brewery established, October 2007
The brewery was first established in October 2007, in the Hastings club in Lytham, a well respected and award winning purveyor of real ales.
Dave Porter was the consultant brewer who assisted in designing and installing the bespoke system. |
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