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MINOR MATTERS MAGAZINE by Penny Lennard

Brewing some of the finest ales in the West Country amongst which is OLD MOGGIE named after the Under Brewers Morris 1000 (“we always knew when he was arriving due to the unique sound of the engine”), and brewed to commemorate 60 golden years of the Morris Minor.

Such a classic work horse should be remembered for its style from the era when the British car industry was thriving. There can be no better way of saluting such a legend than with good ale.

Teignworthy Brewery at the malting beer festival 2011

Those of you who regularly enjoy The Maltings Beer Festival will find hundreds of beautiful beers to sample. An exciting event where old friends meet, in and out of the Trade, with ales and breweries to discuss, the current climate in the industry, new ales found and enjoyed!!!

One to look out for is thier Russian Imperial Porter 13%, a beautiful rich dark stout/porter which has been stored in prestigious whisky casks for a number of months!!! John Lawton is extremely pleased with this years ales overall.

You'll also find Pippa's Pint 4.7%, Beachcomber 4.5% and their thirst quencher Reel Ale 4% too.

COME AND MEET ALL THE GANG AT TEIGNWORTHY AREA!! CHEERS!

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We are now entering our 18th year and John’s 24nd in the brewing industry!

He knows time is calling when a fellow brewer said it was nice to see an older brewer collecting a prize at the Maltings Beer Festival, amongst a load of newer understudies! Time and experience are paving the way in increasing sales at Teignworthy no matter what the economic climate. We have just added two new brews to our guest beer range –Bristol's Ale 4.1% and Levitation Ale 4.3% – and both are selling very well for January and February. Last years Gundog has a very suitable pump clip with two Labrador dogs mirroring the brewery dogs Teal and Taff. This was a well chosen picture from Heather – her ability to find appropriate cards is brilliant, don’t we all know it lads.

Beers: Neap Tide (3.8%), Real Ale (4%), Springtide (4.3%), Old Moggie (4.4%), Beachcomber (4.5%); seasonal beers: Neap Tide (3.8%), Harbour Lights (4.1%), Gundog (4.3), Harvey’s Special Brew (4.6%), Amy’s Ale (4.8%), Maltsters Ale (5%), Yuletide (5%), Martha’s Mild (5.3%), Winter Daze (5.4%) Harvesters (5.5%), Christmas Cracker (6%), Harveys Special Brew (4.6%), Pippa's Pint (4.7%), Malster's Ale (5%), Reel Ale (4%), Googly Ale (4.6%), Strawberries and Cream (4.6%), High Tide (5%), Golden Sands (4.2%), Climate Change (5%), Pumpkin Ale (5.2%), Yule Tide (5%), Santa's Tale (4.1%) Russian Imperial Porter (13%)

As you can see in the photos below we have Pippa, Harvey and Martha holding this years awards for Martha's Mild , John receiving his award, Brett Robins with John, one of our main brewers and Amy who is now 12 years old.