Wadworth Brewery

Wadworth is a regional brewery founded in 1875 in Devizes, Wiltshire, England. They are particularly famous for their "6X" beer, but also are a major brewery in the South of England.

History

Wadworth & Co. was founded in 1875 when Henry Wadworth purchased the Northgate Brewery in Devizes. It was not long before they exceeded their capacity at the Northgate Brewery and in 1885 they moved premises to a new facility close to their original site. Since then, the brewer has been a major influence [http://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/432955] on the economy of Devizes and a major provider of ale in the south of England [http://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/409763] .

The Northgate Brewery was built in 1888 [http://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/417720] .

The brewery

Beers

While 6X is the Brewer's best known beer, the company also produce other beers, including several seasonal ales.
* 6X
* Henry's Original IPA
* Horizon - Golden Ale
* JCB - named after John Cairns Bartholomew, grandson of the founder
* Malt 'n' Hops (Seasonal - brewed in September only)
* Summersault (Seasonal - brewed during the summer)
* Old Father Timer (Seasonal - brewed during winter)
* The Bishop's Tipple

6X

6X is a popular beer in South West England, and the West Country, especially in Wiltshire where it is brewed. In 2007 6X won the Daily Telegraph and Cask Marque Best Of British Beer Award for Wales and the West Country.

References

External links

* [http://www.wadworth.co.uk/brewing/brewing_notes.html Wadworth]