Beers & Brewing
Andy's main beer range is named after birds to be found on or near the River Thames. The short run beer names follow a musical theme, for instance the hop forward London Calling. Andy's beers have won many 'Beer Of The Festival' awards at CAMRA festivals, and featured at the Great British Beer Festival.
Uusally 10 to 12 ales available in the taproom bar, selected from the core range, specials and seasonal range, along with a range of real ciders. Talking of which, the Cider & Sausage Festival in September was a great success, and Andy now plans to hold two cider festival a year. October saw Rocktoberfest, a celebration of beer and music across the whole month, with a new beer released every Wednesday. These included a green hopped beer with juggles and golding hops grown by Thames Side, a peach IPA, an IPA featuring 4 New Zealand hop types, and a cold fermented lager.
Andy's four barrel brewery is supplemented by a small kit for trial brews. A new heat exchange system was installed summer 2023, and a small garden area opened which overlooks the River Wraysbury; yes who knew?
Unfortunately earlier this year Hedgehog in Virginia Water ceased brewing, finding the financial climate too difficult. Their beers were rarely seen locally, but always sad when a brewery closes.
New in 2025, Scatterlings Brewery located in Virginia Water upmarket bottled beers, if you ever see any out and about please let us know.
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