The Houston Brewing Company was a

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in the village of

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, Scotland. It operated from 1997 to 2016. For most of its existence was attached to, and operated in common with, the Fox & Hounds

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and, as a result of its size, is classed as a

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. It produced a range of cask conditioned ales alongside a range of

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and bottled beers.

History

The Houston Brewing Company was established in 1997 by Carl Wengel in South Street, Houston in a premises attached to the Fox & Hounds pub and restaurant. In 2011 Houston Peter’s Well won Champion Beer of Britain and in 2012 the business was sold with the new owners closing the brewery in 2016. At its height, the brewery was distributing throughout the United Kingdom, including to

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supermarkets and the

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pub chain.

Awards

Various beers from the Houston Brewing Company won a number of awards and accolades from the

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and the

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(SIBA) in both UK national and

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regional contests. Most notable amongst these achievements are: * Champion Beer of Scotland 2000 - St Peter's Well * Champion Beer of Scotland 2001 - St Peter's Well * Champion Bitter of Britain 2005 - Killelan * Champion Best Bitter of Scotland 2005 - * Champion Best Bitter of Britain 2011 - Peter's Well

Beers

The seven principal cask ales were (with

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levels denoted): *Killellan Bitter, 3.7% *Peter's Well, 4.2% *Texas, 4.3% *Warlock Stout, 4.7% *Blonde Bombshell, 4% *Tartan Terror, 4.5% *Black & Tan, 4.2% A feature of the Houston Brewing Company was the range of season ales that are produced (currently one per month) for distribution throughout the UK. The caricature style labels for the seasonal beers often depict members of staff of the Fox & Hounds pub.

References

External links

* https://dramscotland.co.uk/2011/08/10/houston-brewery-success-as-they-gain-the-title-champion-best-bitter-of-gb/ * {{DEFAULTSORT:Houston Brewing Company Food and drink companies established in 1997 Breweries in Scotland Beer brands of Scotland Companies based in Renfrewshire 1997 establishments in Scotland Defunct manufacturing companies of Scotland

History

Awards

Beers

See also

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