Sulwath Brewery
The name 'Sulwath' is the ancient name for the Solway estuary. This is reputed to date back to a ford, or crossing, near the mouth of the River Esk which marked the border between Scotland and England around the 13th century, and from the general usage, the estuary became known as 'the Sulwath'.
The Company was first established in February 1996, although production commenced in Autumn 1995 with the remit to brew traditional beers, using local produce where possible to provide natural real ales endemic to the Region. The renowned softness of the water produces beers that have a rounded and mellow flavour, without the harshness that harder water tends to create. By using traditional brewing methods, allied to our passion for natural ingredients; it is not therefore surprising that our beers are now being supplied to connoisseur markets as far away as Devon in the south to Aberdeen in the north.
Come and meet the brewer, learn the secrets of preparing traditionally crafted ales and see for yourself the are and skill that goes into making a fine hand-brewed Scottish pint using 100% natural ingredients.
Entry to the Micro-Brewery and Reception Area includes tasting of Sulwath Brewery's best selling cask ales such as Criffel and Knockendoch and the Brewery's own range of seasonal and special beers. Once you've decided on your favourites you can purchase Sulwath ales from the Visitor Centre at a special price.
"Cuil Hill" - pale amber, light and refreshing session ale which simply bursts with the fresh tastes of malt and hops. This allied to it's pleasant aroma, is guaranteed to quench the most thirsty palate, yet leaving you with the desire to explore it's full flavour with a hint of bitterness, again and again.
"Criffel" - our original beer, taken from an old recipe is an India pal ale (amber in colour). Goldings and Fuggles give it a heightened aroma and after taste, this produces a distinctive 4.6% ABV, and still one of our most popular products.
"Knockendoch" - a worthy partner for the above, is a dark copper coloured brew reflecting an increased roasted malt content, initial reaction is the flavour of deeply roasted malts, with a delicate overlay of challenger hops.
"Galloway Gold" - A superlative lager with full refreshing taste. Utilising best lager and wheat malts with continental hops, which leave a hint of citrus on the palate.
"The Black Galloway" - a robust porter/stout whch derives its colour from the abundance of 'Maris Otter' barley and chocolate malts used in the brewing process.
Tours of the Brewery are available 6 days a week from 1.00 pm and a beer garden is located to the rear of the brewery which you can enjoy after the tour with one of our original beers.
Contact
Mr
Henderson
The Brewery
209 King Street
Castle Douglas
Dumfries & Galloway
DG7 1DT
Scotland
Tel: +44 (1556) 504525
E-Mail: allen@scottdavid98.freeserve.co.uk
WWW: http://www.sulwathbrewers.co.uk
