Draft:Black Country Ales
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Black Country Ales is a chain of pubs based in Stourbridge, United Kingdom.[1] It was founded in 1999, going on to open 53 premises as of June 2025.[2][3] Black Country Ales produces six of its own ales that are sold both online and at each pub.[4] Pubs are owned by the chain, and rely on licensees to run individual premises.
History
[edit]The brewery has roots in the Black Country, where brewing of ales first began in 1834 at the Old Bull's Head[5]. The chain began brewing its own ales in 2004, and has since continued production[6]. The chain's first pub was the Lawford Arms in Rugby, opened in April 1992. Subsequent pubs were opened in 2002, and the chain has grown linearly since.
Ales
[edit]Black Country Ales currently brews six of its own ales.
These are as follows:[4]
- Bradley's Finest Golden (BFG) - 4.2% ABV
- Pig On The Wall - 4.3% ABV
- Fireside - 5.0% ABV
- Citra Sublime - 4.5% ABV
- Chain Ale - 4.2% ABV
- Plum Pig - 4.3% ABV
Events
[edit]Real Ale Trail
[edit]The chain holds an event each year called the Real Ale Trail. Patrons are invited to visit 25 of 53 Black Country Ale pubs and receive a case of beer and a polo shirt.[7]
References
[edit]- ^ "BLACK COUNTRY ALES LTD overview - Find and update company information - GOV.UK". find-and-update.company-information.service.gov.uk. Retrieved 2025-06-13.
- ^ Vukmirovic, James (2024-10-31). "Brewery which keeps that traditional Black Country pub feel and taste". www.expressandstar.com. Retrieved 2025-06-13.
- ^ "Black Country Ales acquires Lichfield pub as it extends Staffordshire footprint". www.useyourlocal.com. Retrieved 2025-06-13.
- ^ a b Team, The Untappd. "Untappd". Untappd. Retrieved 2025-06-13.
- ^ Wallin, David (13 June 2025). "Ales from Black Country Ales supplied at the Bake & Alehouse". Bake and Alehouse. Archived from the original on Aug 10, 2024. Retrieved 13 June 2025.
- ^ Sheridan, Mike (2024-11-08). "West Midlands pub firm announces purchase of Shropshire inn". www.expressandstar.com. Retrieved 2025-06-13.
- ^ Corser, John (2024-01-25). "Black Country Ales to launch new real ale trail". www.expressandstar.com. Retrieved 2025-06-13.