Three Nottinghamshire breweries raise a glass as local ales will be stocked in 12 Co-op stores

Posted by rob smyth | Published: 17/05/2018


Three Nottinghamshire breweries are raising a glass to the news that their products are now being stocked by a major food retailer in 12 local stores.

Central England Co-op has linked up with Pheasantry Brewery, Blue Monkey Brewery and Farmer Fear LLP to sell a selection of their locally brewed real ales and ciders in selected stores across the county.

Pheasantry Brewery was born from the roots of the Camm family who have farmed in Nottinghamshire for generations, growing cereals, vegetables and sugar beet.

Today it is still a family farming business run by a brother and sister who are responsible for day to day operations including its onsite brewery.

Blue Monkey Brewery was first established by John Hickling and Trevor Vickers in 2008 in Ilkeston.

The firm brews a range of different beers from traditional-style cask ales through to artisan hand-bottled specials and cutting edge hops.

Farmer Fear LLP is based in rural Nottinghamshire and uses generations of knowledge to make a range of real ciders.

Supporting local producers is important to Central England Co-op and the retailer now stocks hundreds of locally-sourced products in stores, from fish smoked in a traditional smokehouse in Lowestoft to cakes from Fatherson Bakery in Alcester.

Clifton Food Store Manager Chris Woulds said: “We are really proud at Central England Co-op of continuing our long tradition of working with local suppliers by joining forces with three great Nottinghamshire breweries to showcase some great beers and ales.

“With summer just around the corner, customers can enjoy a great offering when it comes to beers, wines and spirits, an offering made even better by the addition of some great local creations made just a few miles away.

“Our range includes some hot new products alongside some established old favourites, with many available chilled in our stores – perfect for a hot day this summer.

“We also have some great options in our stores when it comes to pairing our range with the correct food. This is a fantastic opportunity to really make the most of your dining experience and enjoy a nice drink at the same time.”

Keep up-to-date with our range of beers, wines and spirits by visiting centralengland.coop/deals

 

Notes to editors

Picture caption: Images of some of the great locally produced beers available in Central England Co-op stores across Nottinghamshire.

                The new local ales range is available in the following stores:

  • Coppice Road Food Store
  • Chapel Street Food Store, Kirkby in Ashfield
  • Clifton Food Store
  • Farnborough Food Store
  • Giltbrook Food Store
  • Hickings Lane Food Store
  • Jacksdale Food Store
  • Langley Mill Food Store
  • Mansfield Road Food Store
  • Skegby Road Food Store, Kirkby in Ashfield
  • Watnall Road Food Store
  • Carlton in Lindrick Food Store

About Central England Co-operative

Central England Co-operative is one of the largest independent retail co-operative societies in the UK. 

 

It is a modern, forward-looking organisation employing over 8,000 staff, with the Society’s principal areas of activity being food, funeral services, and property investment.

 

Central England Co-operative has over 400 trading outlets across 16 counties including; West Midlands, Warwickshire, Worcestershire, Staffordshire, Derbyshire, Leicestershire, Rutland, Nottinghamshire, Northamptonshire, Lincolnshire, West Yorkshire, South Yorkshire, Suffolk, Norfolk, Bedfordshire and Cambridgeshire.  The Society has an ambitious food store development programme for 2018.

 

Central England Co-operative is proud of its reputation for ethical business practices and corporate responsibility.  It is a member of Business in the Community, the membership organisation that stands for responsible business, and has also won many business awards for excellence.  The Society supports a number of charities including Dementia UK and invests a percentage of its trading profit into local communities.

 

Becoming a member of Central England Co-operative offers a whole host of benefits ranging from collecting points every time you spend in store to earn a share of the profits, access to members activities and community initiatives including the Community Dividend Fund, which hands out grants of up to £5,000 to charities and good causes across the Society’s trading estate.

Find out how to become a Central England Co-operative member by calling 0800 0501 601, emailing members@centralengland.coop or visiting https://www.members.coop

 

For more information visit www.centralengland.coop, follow Central England Co-operative on Twitter: @mycoopfood, and on Facebook: facebook.com/centralenglandcooperative

 

Rob Smyth / Heather Clapton at Central England Co-operative on 01543 414140

 

Email –publicrelations@centralengland.coop