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Skinners Set to Make Waves With Lushingtons

Skinner’s Brewery is launching a new, special edition ale for the summer, named after a popular Cornish surfing break, featuring hops that have never before been used in the UK.   

‘Lushingtons’ will be available during May, June, July and August in pubs throughout Cornwall and Devon, as well as nationally through wholesalers and pub companies.

It is a zingy, straw coloured, fruity, pale ale with an ABV of 4.2% using only Cornish barley alongside three unusual hops sourced from the USA – including Belma which is a new hop being used for the first time in the UK.

Lushingtons is named after a popular surf break in Porthtowan and is being launched by international surfing champion Ben “Skindog” Skinner.

Chief Executive of Skinners Brewery, Steve Skinner, is proud of this special product which is being launched by his son:

“We are very excited to be the first brewery in the UK to use the hop Belma, having sourced it in the USA, alongside our Cornish barley.  It has summer fruity properties which will add to the unique flavor.  Lushingtons will be a lovely summer ale, perfect for evenings after a day on the beach or surfing, as it will be a light and refreshing pale ale. I am very proud of Ben’s surfing achievements and naming one of our ales after a popular Cornish break is a nod to the outstanding surfing talent that we have in the county.”

Ben Skinner said: “I can’t wait to try Lushingtons – the summer fruit properties sound great and I’m sure are going to be really popular.  Skinner’s Brewery has been incredibly supportive of my competing and it’s great to see them call this unique new ale after a very unique surfing spot”.

Lushingtons will be launched at the beer and music festival at the Old Ale House from April 26 – 28 and at the Victory Inn at Towan Cross which is also holding an event to celebrate the launch of the ale with Cornwall CAMRA members on the same weekend.

Porthtowan or Porth Tewyn in Cornish, means cove of sand dunes and is a family and surfing Blue Flag beach. Designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB), it is one of the country’s foremost surfing locations and hosts the annual Cornish and Open Surfing Championships – the oldest surfing competition in the UK.

For more information on Skinner’s Brewery please visit http://www.skinnersbrewery.com

Skinner's boost for Cornwall's Mining World Heritage Site

Skinner's Brewery 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 draught.

The money will go towards protecting and preserving the Cornish Mining World Heritage Site via its Discover the Extraordinary project. Cornish Knocker is named after the elfin spirits from Cornish folklore who lived down the mines.

They would guide the miners to the rich veins of copper and tin, whilst warning them of impending disasters with their “knocking”.

It is said that Cornish miners would throw crusts from their pasties into the mine to keep on the right side of the Knockers.

The partnership will be made official at Kernow Fest at Heartlands, a gateway to the Cornish Mining World Heritage Site, on Sunday (May 26).

Silvia Lowe, principal officer of the Discover the Extraordinary project, said: “After a hard day of work down the mine, Cornish men would welcome relaxation with a pint of local ale at their local pub.

“Working with a local brewery is another way to continue to tell these stories of our mining heritage in an exciting and contemporary way.

“We are thrilled to be working with Skinner’s Brewery and with their help and 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.”

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 down the pub knowing that every one that is consumed will be raising funds to preserve Cornish mining heritage for future generations to enjoy.”

Donations to the Cornish Mining World Heritage site will also come from sales of casks of Cornish Knocker.

For more information on the Cornish Mining World Heritage Site, visit

http://www.cornish-mining.org.uk

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. 

Skindog is European Champion – Again

Ben ‘Skindog’ Skinner successfully defended his title to be crowned European Champion in Estoril, Portugal last week.

This is the Cornishman’s tenth European Longboard title over recent years.  The Tour saw Ben win the first event in his home waters of Watergate Bay, winning again at the second event in Morocco before winning the entire competition in Portugal.

Adam Griffiths finished second overall, proving the dominance of the UK longboarding team.

Ben is pleased with the result.

“It was a fiercely competitive tour and I’m proud that the UK team did so well.  It’s a brilliant result for the young guns.  Bring on next year.”

As well as being sponsored by REEF, O’Neill and 100%, Ben is sponsored by Skinner’s Brewery, and is the inspiration behind their popular ‘Skindog’ draught Cornish lager.  His father Steve runs the award winning Truro brewery and taught Ben to surf at the tender age of three.  Ben was nine years old when he began to compete.

In 2009, Ben won every domestic contest in the UK. He also won three European Titles in the same year and was the first person ever to do so. 

His list of titles is impressive: multiple English Champion, multiple British Champion and multiple European Champion.  Ben is also a former second in the world and has been voted Best Ever British Longboarder.

Click here to view Skindog surfing Cornwalls best waves in 2012  http://t.co/FYnZroLl

‘Bonjour Betty!’ – Skinner’s Export to France

Skinner’s Brewery is exporting three of its ales to France for the first time this month.  Over 2000 bottles will cross the Channel to be sold in Brittany.  The chosen beers are Cornish Knocker, Heligan Honey and the award winning Betty Stogs. 

The ales will be sold at the Wine Beer Supermarket (WBS) in Roscoff, next to the ferry terminal and well known for the big red London bus that sits outside it.  The supermarket has agreed to stock Skinner’s ales following repeated requests from ex-pats living in Brittany.

Chris Bullimore, UK Consultant of WBS explains.

“I asked customers passing through the store over a three month period which brewery they considered to be the best in Cornwall.  Skinner’s Brewery was the overwhelming favourite, despite stiff competition.” 

He continues,

“From a personal point of view, I love the Skinner’s range; not just for the interesting, well thought out packaging but the sheer quality of brewing. I'm convinced the Bretons will love them too.”

Steve Skinner, Chief Executive of Skinner’s Brewery, also believes that the Cornish ales will go down very well in France.

“It’s not just expats that will benefit from our decision to export ale.  The Bretons are our Celtic cousins and they appreciate traditional craft brews like Skinner’s.  Traceable, artisan food and drink is held in high regard by the French nation.  It’s incredibly important to us that Skinner’s ales have provenance, which is why we use only Cornish barley, and this has real appeal to those that share our Celtic roots.”      

Chris goes on to explain how popular bitter is becoming in France.

“The French are discovering and enjoying bitter ales, such a change for them from the vast array of mass produced lager style beers brewed throughout Northern France and Europe. The local brewery here in Roscoff is offering a British style beer and it's going down a storm with the locals.  In fact, here at WBS, we have been selling as much bitter to the French as to the Brits, so I really believe there is huge potential for Skinner’s beers.”

For more information on Skinner’s Brewery please visit www.skinnersbrewery.com.