Wadworth Brewery
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Wadworth is a regional brewery founded in 1875 in Devizes, Wiltshire, England. They are particularly famous for their 6X beer, but also are a major brewery in the south of England.
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[edit] History
Founded in 1875 when Henry Wadworth purchased the Northgate Brewery in Devizes, Wadworth & Co. quickly built a reputation as a fine brewer. It was not long before they exceeded their capacity at the Northgate Brewery and in 1885 they moved premises to a custom built facility less than 100 metres from their original site. Since then, the brewer has been a major influence on the economy of Devizes and a major provider of Ale in the South of England.
[edit] The brewery
The Northgate Brewery was built in 1888.
[edit] Beers
While 6X is the Brewer's most famous beer, the company also produce a range of other beers, including several seasonal ales.
- 6X
- Henry's Original IPA
- JCB
- Malt 'n' Hops (Seasonal - brewed in September only)
- Summersault (Seasonal - brewed during the summer)
- Old Father Timer (Seasonal - brewed during winter)
- The Bishop's Tipple
[edit] 6X
6X is a popular beer in the south west of England; especially Wiltshire where it is brewed. Although the wadworth brewery in Devizes brews many other beers, 6X remains one of its most celebrated beers.