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BREWERY UPDATES Updated 20 July 2010 
NEW CUMBRIAN BREWERIES CHANGES
The undernoted are changes to the entries in the Brewery Section in the latest edition of the Cumbria Real Ale Guide (CRAG).

BITTER END BREWERY  (B6)

Change posted 15 February 2010
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Moved to new premises

Unit 11, Derwent Mills Commercial Park, Cockermouth
Cumbria CA13 0HT
Tel.: 01900 823300
Email : tony@bitterendbrewingco.com
Website : www.bitterendbrewingco.com

The brewing equipment has been moved from the Bitter End pub to purpose built premises,. The range of brews has been rationalised and is now being supplied across the county and further afield. Much is now available in bottles, and there are plans to export.

Updated list of brews and tasting notes to follow.
CUMBRIAN LEGENDARY ALES LIMITED   (E10)

Change posted 11 March 2009.

Address and contact details remain unchanged.

Brewer : Hayley Barton

David Newham has retired, and the Old Hall Brewery has been purchased by Roger and Helen Humphreys. They also own the Kirkstile Inn and the on-site 5 barrel Loweswater Brewery. It is understood that both breweries will continue to operate for the foreseeable future, but with some of the volume award winning Loweswater ales being moved Old Hall. Hayley Barton will have operational and brewing control at Old Hall, with Matt Webster assisiting on sales. Whilst there will be some rationalisation of the CLA regular and seasonal beers, emphasis will continue to be given to key products including Dickie Doodle and Buttermere Beauty.
GREAT GABLE BREWERY  (A8)

Change posted 2 April 2010
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Moved to new premises

Unit 2g Bridge End Industrial Estate, Egremont
Cumbria CA22 2RD
Tel.: 01946 823846
Email : info@greatgablebrewing.com
Website :  www.greatgablebrewing.com

The brewing equipment has been moved from the Wasdale Head Inn.

Updated list of brews and tasting notes to follow.
HARDKNOTT BREWERY  (C10)

Change posted 20 July 2010
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Moved to new premises

Devonshire Road Industrial Estate, Millom
Cumbria LA18 4JS
Tel.: 01229 779309
Email : dave@hardknott.com
Website :  http://hardknott.com

The brewing equipment has been moved from the Woolpack Inn, Boot.

Updated list of brews and tasting notes to follow.
JENNINGS BREWERY   (B6)

Change posted
15 February 2010.

Substantial re-furbishing has taken place, post the severe weather damage, and
the brewery has re-commenced brewing.
LOWESWATER BREWERY   (C7)

Change posted 
24 August 2009.

The brewery has ceased production. The equipment is believed to have been purchased by the Mardale Inn, Bampton (F8),