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Date: 14 May 2012
Snuffly hedge grog back in stock
Hobsons launched a new charity beer in March for the British Hedgehog Preservation Society (BHPS) who celebrated their 30th Anniversary. The beer named Old Prickly by the BHPS facebook fans has been a huge hit with demand outselling supply.
Date: 02 May 2012
Pub Cricket starts this month
Hobsons is kicking off its 2012 Pub Cricket this month with twelve teams linked to local pubs who stock Hobsons
Date: 20 March 2012
Old Prickly anniversary beer launches this week
The British Hedgehog Preservation Society and Hobsons Brewery are delighted to announce the launch of a very special new beer, called “Old Prickly” brewed to celebrate the 30th Anniversary of BHPS.
Date: 21 February 2012
Run Wayne Run
Hobsons Wayne Smith is undertaking the gruelling challenge of running 26 miles (and 385 yards) having signed up to do the 2012 London Marathon - one of the biggest running events in the world.
Date: 06 February 2012
2012 Pub Cricket
It may not be the weather for cricket but Hobsons Brewery based in Cleobury Mortimer is seeking cricket enthusiasts to join pub teams across the region as it launches its 2012 Pub Cricket League.
Date: 28 December 2011
Cheers to the Regional Champ Hobsons Mild
We're delighted to share with you news that Hobsons Brewery has picked up three awards at the CAMRA West Midlands presentation plus the overall title of West Midlands Beer of the Year.
Date: 23 November 2011
Seasonal treats from Hobsons
Hobsons is gearing up for the festive period, donning holly in its hat the Shropshire brewer has created a menu of festive treats encouraging people to buy local over the Christmas and New Year period.
Date: 21 November 2011
Special delivery from Hobsons
Hobsons is delivering a special winter warmer making their rich ruby porter Postman's Knock available on draught from 22nd November.
Date: 07 November 2011
11.11.11 Remembrance
As we approach the date of remembrance 11.11.11, Hobsons is upping its efforts to create awareness of its Old Comrade special edition beer, making it available on cask and bottle this month.
Date: 17 October 2011
Enjoy Beer and Comdey?
Enjoy Beer and Comedy – then get yourself along to the Kings Arms Cleobury Mortimer Beer & Comedy festival starting on Thursday. Hero's of Alternative Comedy are taking up a 3-day residency at the Kings Arms KA in Cleobury Mortimer home to Hobsons Brewery. Bringing you genuine Alternative Comedy legends alongside the most exciting non-conformists on the UK Circuit today...
Date: 13 September 2011
New Pottery Range for Hobsons
Our friends at Wenlock Pottery have been busy creating a new range of traditional hand thrown pottery for Hobsons Brewery. Launched at the Ludlow Food Festival, the new range includes a blue design with the Hobsons logo on a three pint jug, pint tankard and 1.5 pint jug.
Date: 12 September 2011
And the winner of the Hobsons hamper is...
Hobsons Brewery ran a competition at last weekend's Ludlow Food and Drink Festival to win a special hamper packed with goodies made with Hobsons fine beer. Including pies, sausage rolls, bread, sausages, cheese and of course our bottled beers.
Date: 06 September 2011
Countdown to Ludlow Food Festival
It’s countdown to the Ludlow Food Fest which kicks off Friday 8th, Hobsons will be on show in the main marquee in the Castle’s outer bailey, the mobile bar will be sited on Castle Square plus we’re going to be in the new Fringe festival.
Date: 05 September 2011
Hobsons Pub Cricket Day
A big thank you to all those who took part in the Hobsons Cricket Day on Sunday, the finals day held at Cleobury Sports & Social Club saw eight teams who had competed in the Hobsons Pub League come together for a finals tournament.
Date: 21 August 2011
Hop on the festival bus this bank holiday
Hobsons Brewery is supporting a special initiative by Ludlow21 linking two summer festivals taking place this bank holiday. Hop on the festival bus is a special service to link the Green Festival at Ludlow and Sun Inn Beer & Music festival at Leintwardine taking place bank holiday Sunday 28th August 2011.
Date: 11 August 2011
Worcester Beer festival opens its doors tonight
Hobsons Brewery is supporting the 12th annual Worcester CAMRA Beer, Cider and Perry Festival which starts tonight (Thursday) and continues over the weekend - 11th to 13th August 2011.
Date: 01 August 2011
Hobsons v Wye Valley
Hobsons and Wye Valley held their annual sports fixture last weekend with the two regional brewers battling it out on the sports pitch to see who is the fittest!
Date: 28 July 2011
Hobsons picks up their first Great Taste Awards
Hobsons Brewery is celebrating after winning a prestigious 2011 Great Taste Award for two of its bottle-conditioned beers. Hobsons is delighted to be presented with a coveted Two-star for its Old Henry and One-star for Town Crier.
Date: 11 July 2011
Hobsons enjoyed live
Hobsons will be enjoyed by thousands of festival revelers this weekend, as it gets involved in two fantastic events – the Hole in the Wall festival held at Hopton Court and Upton Blues Festival.
Date: 23 May 2011
A beer worth remembering
Hobsons Brewery is proud to launch a special edition beer “Old Comrade” commemorating the 90th anniversary of the Royal British Legion branch in Cleobury Mortimer, home to the Shropshire Brewery.
Date: 20 April 2011
Sunny days and crisp beer this Bank holiday
What better way to enjoy this beautiful weather and Easter break than with some Hobsons finest beers either down your local or from the comforts of your back garden.
Date: 20 April 2011
Mad Month of May
Hobsons Brewery is linking to the CAMRA National campaign getting behind Mild in May with a special promotion being run at 40 of our local pubs.
Date: 30 March 2011
Hobsons Roll Up returns at Cleobury Golf Club
The Hobsons Roll up returns on Wednesday 30th March at Cleobury Golf Club, enjoy 9 holes of golf on the designated course with the best stableford score from the night taking home the top prize, plus Hobsons Twisted Spire on sale for £2.00 a pint.
Date: 01 March 2011
Hobsons are Proud of British Beer
Hobsons Brewery would like to share with you a fantastic short film produced by SIBA, the Society of Independent Brewers (SIBA) titled "Proud of British Beer".
Date: 10 January 2011
Pub Cricket anyone?
Shropshire based Hobsons Brewery are setting up a new pub cricket league for 2011 and are inviting local teams to sign up.
Date: 07 January 2011
Hats off to Old Comrade
“Old Comrade” brewed by Hobsons Brewery to commemorate the 90th anniversary of the Royal British Legion branch in Cleobury Mortimer has seen fantastic sales in its first month. And not only are people enjoying the crisp pale ale, 5p from each bottle sale is being donated to the Poppy Appeal.
Date: 23 December 2010
The team at Hobsons would like to wish you a wonderful Christmas
This cold snap and wintry conditions has not dampened the spirit or deliveries at Hobsons Brewery this Christmas with the team working all hours to ensure our pubs, retailers and customers get their delivery of beer in time for the festive period.
Date: 15 December 2010
Fancy a box of beer for Christmas?
Have your favourite Hobsons beers at home this Christmas, whether you are having a party or function our polypins (beer in a box) are ideal, the beer is prepared without sediment and can be drunk straight away, last approx 7 days from opening.
Date: 07 December 2010
Best Bitter winner announced
The prize draw has taken place for the Hobsons Best Bitter promotion which has been running through the month of November at selected pubs. We are pleased to announce Mike Barry, a regular at the Three Tuns pub in Alcester is the winner of the star prize - a year's supply of Hobsons Best Bitter.
Date: 17 November 2010
Hobsons scoops top SIBA Business Award
Hobsons Brewery has scooped the top award at the Society of Independent Brewers (SIBA) Brewing Business Awards, which took place yesterday in London.
Date: 21 October 2010
Win a years supply of Hobsons Best Bitter
This week Hobsons Brewery have launched a special promotion on its original brew Best Bitter, every time a customer buys a pint of Best Bitter they are entered into a prize draw to win a year’s supply of Best Bitter – that’s 365 pints
Date: 23 September 2010
A great day with some great people
Hobsons Brewery hosted a special golf day for its customers on Wednesday 22nd September, Cleobury Mortimer Golf Club provided the perfect setting for the event and even ordered in some lovely weather for the day.
Date: 21 September 2010
A feast of dates for your diary
For all you foodies out there who love to visit Ludlow, the dates have been released for next year's calendar of events which Hobsons are proud to support ....
Date: 20 July 2010
Beer & Brass Festival kicks off Cleobury Country Fringe
Hobsons Brewery and Cleobury Mortimer Concert Brass are organising a Beer and Brass Festival as the first event of a month of activities taking place in the market town of Cleobury Mortimer, South Shropshire.
Date: 15 July 2010
Hobsons Crop Walk hailed a success
Over 20 farmers attended the first Hobsons Crop Walk aimed to encourage local farmers to grow Maris Otter malting barley for the brewery based in Cleobury Mortimer. Early reports from the Grain Merchant Robin Appel indicate they are close to achieving the total acreage of 150 acres.
Date: 10 June 2010
Wheres my local stockist?
Want to enjoy a pint of Hobsons Best or looking for a stockist of Hobsons Postmans Knock??? Then take a look at our new interactive map which allows you to pinpoint our beers....
Date: 17 May 2010
Hobsons wins Special Diamond Award
Hobsons Brewery based in Cleobury Mortimer has picked up the Excel business award at the prestigious Heart of England fine foods Diamond Awards Gala dinner, which took place on Saturday 15th May at Aston Villa Football Club.
Date: 09 May 2010
Come and see us at the Ludlow Food Festival this weekend
Hobsons will be once again showing their fine real ales at the renowned Ludlow Food Festival and this year you can see us in two locations - in the main marquee and on the Castle square with the Hobsons Real Ale Runner.
Date: 09 May 2010
Cleobury’s Beer & Brass festival hailed a great success
The first Beer & Brass event in Cleobury Mortimer and the starting event for the Cleobury Country Fringe Festival in September was a great success, held in a secret garden in the middle of town provided a perfect setting to enjoy an array of brass music and real ales.
Date: 09 January 2010
Telegraph Journalist oohing and aahing over Best Bitter
In a recent article titled “pint to pint”, Telegraph food & drink critic Adrian Tierney-Jones reviewed the Stagg Inn at Titley, as well as commenting on the delicious food served at the Michelin star restaurant, the journalist was very complimentary about the beer - Hobsons Best Bitter.
