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London’s brewing history comes full circle

March 24, 2010 admin 1 comment

Shiny, happy microbrewery in The Old Brewery

Beer is being brewed again at one of Britain’s most naval historic spots. Following a 140-year hiatus, the Meantime Brewing Company is fermenting once more on the site of the old Royal Naval Hospital’s brewery.

Linking seamlessly with Discover Greenwich, the newly opened visitor centre for the Old Royal Naval College site, Meantime’s The Old Brewery will be responsible for beers both ancient and modern. Its shiny copper brewkit stands smartly to attention in one corner of the café/bar complex.

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Beer comes home in Greenwich

March 3, 2010 admin No comments

Beer will be on the menu in more ways than one at London’s newest hostelries, The Old Brewery, courtesy of award-winning Greenwich brewers, Meantime. As well as classic combos such as oysters and stout, dishes under discussion include smoked salmon cured in Meantime IPA and pale ale-braised neck of mutton. Even desserts throw up a dilemma: lemon tart with Kent hop-infused meringue or Meantime Chocolate Porter sorbet?

Artist's Impression of The Old Brewery
Artist’s impression of The Old Brewery

Opening in late March, The Old Brewery forms part of Discover Greenwich, the £6m redevelopment of the Old Royal Naval College into a maritime cultural and educational complex. Café by day and bistro by night, the adjoining bar will also house the beer bottle and glass collections of the original beer hunter, the late Michael Jackson. continue reading…

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