Big news for craft lager fans! Braybrooke Beer Co., the specialist lager brewery near Market Harborough and former GFC Drink Producer of the Year, has just taken over The Swan in Braybrooke. This charming thatched pub, owned by Everards, represents an exciting collaboration between Everards, founded in 1849, and Braybrooke Beer Co., founded in 2017.
But that’s not all! Over the next few months, Braybrooke will open a tap room at their rural brewery, and to top it off, they’re planning to create a cycle path linking the tap room to The Swan. This will allow visitors to enjoy the countryside while sampling some of the finest lagers in the region.
Braybrooke’s lagers are far removed from the mass-produced brews that have tarnished lager’s reputation in the UK. From their Helles Lager to their gold-medal-winning Pilsner (recently awarded at the SIBA Midlands Beer Awards 2023), each lager is meticulously crafted using traditional German techniques and specialist lager brewing equipment. Before launching Braybrooke, co-founders Luke Wilson, Nick Trower and Cameron Emirali gained inspiration and expertise from German brewing legend Stephan Michel, owner of Mahr’s Bräu in Bamberg (founded in 1670). This knowledge has helped them create lagers with crisp, rounded flavours that stand out in the world of craft beer.
Uniquely, Braybrooke also owns the renowned 10 Greek Street restaurant in Soho, London. Our very own GFC correspondent Philip recently visited and enjoyed a fantastic meal, perfectly complemented by a pint of Braybrooke Helles Lager.
This new chapter for Braybrooke Beer Co. is an exciting one for the local area and for lager and country pub enthusiasts. Be sure to visit The Swan and look out for the upcoming tap room opening at their brewery!
Locations:
- Braybrooke Beer Co., Braybrooke Farm, Harborough Rd, Market Harborough, LE16 8LJ
- The Swan, 18 Griffin Rd, Braybrooke, Market Harborough, LE16 8LH
- 10 Greek Street Restaurant, London, W1D 4DH
