Knockers Continue To Support Cornish Mining
Skinner’s is celebrating mining heritage in Cornwall and West Devon through the sales of one of its award winning ales – Cornish Knocker.
Cornwall’s independent family owned Skinner’s Brewery, based in Truro, has teamed up with the Cornish Mining World Heritage Site to donate 1p from the sale of every pint of its best-selling Cornish Knocker ale on draft for the next two years.
The money will go towards supporting the invaluable work of the Cornish Mining World Heritage Site.
As one of Skinner’s “original trailblazing golden ales”, described as a “refreshing, golden beer full of life with hops all the way through”, Cornish Knocker is named after the elfin spirits from Cornish folklore who lived down the mines.
Knockers would guide the miners to the rich veins of copper and tin, whilst warning them of impending disasters with their ‘knocking’ and it is said that Cornish miners would throw crusts from their pasties into the mine to keep on the right side of the Knockers.
As such, Cornish Knocker is the perfect partner for the Cornish Mining World Heritage Site - by joining two distinctly Cornish brands, the mining landscape will benefit from the investment which will be used to protect and conserve this amazing global asset.
Steve Skinner, Chief Executive of Skinner’s Brewery, said: “Cornish heritage is extremely important to me, so I am delighted to be able to support it through my business. The knockers were the protectors of the miners and our customers can now protect our mining landscape. Lovers of our Cornish Knocker can enjoy their pint at the pub knowing that every one that is consumed will be raising funds to preserve Cornish mining heritage for future generations to enjoy.”
Steve continued:
“After a hard day of work down the mine, Cornish men would welcome a pint of local ale at their local pub. Working with Cornish Mining World Heritage is another way to continue to tell these stories and with the support of those who love Cornish Knocker, we will be able to continue to protect our precious mining landscape which is of global significance.”
Information regarding Cornish Mining World Heritage will be on the Cornish Knocker pump clips on bars, as well as on beer mats and posters which will display a QR code so that patrons can find out more about the extraordinary World Heritage Site areas which span Cornwall and west Devon.
Donations to the Cornish Mining World Heritage site will also come from sales of casks of Cornish Knocker, so anyone looking to buy a barrel or two for their event can do their bit in supporting their county’s mining heritage.
To support the Cornish Mining World Heritage Site, ask for Cornish Knocker at your local pub or order direct from Skinners.
Cornish Knocker won 2008 bronze CAMRA Champion Golden Ale of Great Britain and is Twice Supreme Champion Beer of the South West. At ABV 4.5% alc./vol, Cornish Knocker is one of Skinners’ original trail blazing golden ales. Refreshing, full of life with hops all the way through, it is flowery and fruity with a clean and lasting malty, bittersweet finish.
For more information on Cornish Mining Heritage, please visit
http://www.cornish-mining.org.uk
For more information on Skinner’s Brewery please visit http://www.skinnersbrewery.com.