On 18 February, the Windsor & Eton Brewery launched their contribution to HM the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee in the form of a new beer called Castle Hill. Co-founder Will Calvert explained, “We’ve created a glorious beer that will appeal to a really wide audience. The Queen is a great supporter of the Commonwealth, so the recipe includes barley grown at the Royal Farm in Windsor and a selection of world hops, including Pacific Jade from New Zealand. As a finishing touch we are using champagne yeast to create a beer that’s platinum pale in colour and refreshing in taste.”
Castle Hill is a 5% ABV pale ale and will be available initially in 500ml bottles and later in the year in 440ml cans. A cask version at 4.5% ABV is due in May.
The very distinctive artwork for the beer has also been sourced locally, from artist Basia Dobrzalska, whose work is influenced by vintage travel posters. Ms Dobrzalska commented that W&E have a history of using creative graphics and added, “As a local artist it is fantastic to be involved with both a prestigious business and a celebration of this magnitude.”
The beer will be available in W&E’s taproom and in a number of local outlets. It can also be purchased from their on-line shop. You will be in good company. The brewery holds a Royal Warrant to supply beer to the Queen.