Bríd’s Cross Brewing celebrated their first anniversary at The Baum, Rochdale, with a tap takeover featuring seven of their cask ales.
The anniversary celebration at The Baum
A special brew for the event was Imperial Shuck, a 9.1% ABV imperial stout, served from a wooden cask, which was empty before the night was out. The other beers were:
- Hickling Ghost (hazy pale ale)
- Baum Rabbit (pale ale)
- Devil in the Fireplace (American brown ale)
- Ash & Elm (American pale)
- Andraste’s Hare (golden ale)
- Under the Eildon Tree (West Coast IPA)
The pub and beer garden were packed, and revellers were queuing out of the door. People had travelled from all over the UK.
“Considering the impressive growth of Brid’s Cross Brewing over the last 12 months, we were thrilled when they asked us to host the birthday bash,” said Ben, manager of The Baum.
“The evening’s attendance was so high that we had to incentivise some of our regular punters to assist with collecting glasses! Seeing old and new faces come together to support a local brewery was truly heartwarming.
“The overwhelming turnout of people demonstrates the brewery’s remarkable achievements in such a short period of time.”
Sean O’Reilly, managing director of Bríd’s Cross Brewing, said: “I am absolutely astounded to see so many people travel from across the UK to be at our first birthday celebrations. I have a lot of people to thank for making it through our first year and being the success it is today.
“Not only those venues willing to take a punt on a new brewery, but beer writers/influencers and customers enjoying our brews, recommending them, and being our cheerleaders.”
Brewery marketing manager, Ruth Shedwick, added: “I’m immensely proud of Sean, his beautiful brews and all that we have achieved in such a short space of time. Two permanent lines within our first year is incredible.
“Support from venues, breweries, beer professionals, CAMRA, and our customers have helped us grow. We’ll continue to do what we do, and hope everyone enjoys our Ales Inspired by Tales.”
