In 1865, William Moorhouse, a local Burnley lad, founded the brewery. He took great pride in his home town and his craft, originally producing mineral waters. In 1870, he built his own brewery, producing renowned beers, including his low alcohol Hop Bitters for the temperance bars across the North West.
Rejuvenation Hard times hit in 1985 and Bill Parkinson, a local man passionate about beer, was sipping a pint of Pendle Witches Brew one day, when he heard of the plight of the brewery. He bought it, invested in a new brew plant and the rest is history. With many twists and turns along the way, we have embraced the traditions, values and entrepreneurial spirit of our founder ready for exciting times ahead.
Cask @ Miles Thompson, Kendal. Clear golden with a white head. Aroma is sweet, malty, fruity and light hoppy. Flavor is medium sweet and moderate bitter. Dry and moderate bitter finish. 100220
Bottle from Spar store, just outside Lancaster. Clear dark golden with a white head. Aroma is sweet, malty, caramel, hay and dried fruit. Flavor is medium sweet and light bitter. Sweet and light bitter finish. 090220
Bottle from random SPAR in the suburbs of Lancaster. Nice head with good duration. Color is golden. Aroma and taste are caramel, malt, hops, fruits and has a nice bitter finish.
Bottle from random SPAR in the suburbs of Lancaster. Nice head with good duration. Color is golden. Aroma and taste are sweet malt, hops, grass, straw and has a light bitter finish.
Bottle from Spar store, just outside Lancaster. Clear golden with a white head. Aroma is sweet, malty and light hoppy - grass. Flavor is medium sweet and moderate bitter. Dry and moderate bitter finish. 090220
Bottle from random SPAR in the suburbs of Lancaster. Nice head with good duration. Color is golden. Aroma and taste are little bread, malt, hops and fruits. Malty and light bitter finish.
Bottle from Spar store, just outside Lancaster. Clear golden with a white head. Aroma is sweet, malty, light hay and light hoppy - spicy. Flavor is medium sweet and moderate bitter. Sweet and moderate bitter finish. 090220
Bottled 500ml (KSM Kampus) Honeyish golden colour, medium-sized white head. Light citrus and tropical fruits in the nose. Light-bodied. Flowery hoppy flavour, hay, a bit of green apple. Tolerable but same time a bit weird flavour.