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Top of The Hops

When it comes to brewing, not all hops are equal. We take a look at the hops and give you a rundown of the best, tell you how we use them and why we choose to brew with them. Read more

It’s that time of year again - when we head upcountry to collect the freshest, greenest hops picked straight from the vines of English hop farms to craft our annually awaited Green Hop Autumn ale. Read more

Our untameable ale in a can!

How do you improve on perfection? Put it in a can! We’re now proud to say that us beer-loving folk at Skinner’s have done just that. Porthleven is our first ale to be canned and 66 lucky Tesco stores in the South West will be the first to stock it.Read more

Recycling – 7 ways to reuse beer bottles!

There are some quirky and stylish ways to reuse all our beer bottles. Some of these tips are great for the environment, others add a hint of Skinner’s to your home and some simply put a smile on your face! Read more

The best pubs for short breaks

Discover our rundown of the best pubs with accommodation is the South West and beyond. They're all great places to stay offering lovely surroundings, great food and a proper pint...Read more

What’s the most important ingredient in a pint?

There’s a lot of debate about what makes the perfect pint in the brewing world. For some it’s the hops, others claim it’s the malted barley while many swear blind it’s down to the yeast! We take a look at the truth behind a good brew...Read more

Unleash the Towans!

We’ve taken inspiration from the beautiful coastline near our brewery to create Towans - a dry-hopped lager that is as golden as our Cornish beaches with a taste as powerful and refreshing as the Atlantic ocean...Read more