A Toast To Tradition At New Look Ampthill Pub
Posted on 17th May 2010
The pub on Dunstable Street,Shefford closed last October and has since undergone a major refurbishment as part of Everards Project William initiative..
Now open again for business, the Albion is a shrine for cask ale lovers with no less than 12 handpulls at the bar serving a selection of B&T’s own brews, Everards’ Tiger Best Bitter and a range of unusual guest ales on regular rotation.
There are also three cask conditioned ciders and imported draught lagers from Holland, Germany and the Czech Republic.
Martin Ayres, co-owner of B&T Brewery, said: “We have tried to capture the atmosphere of a traditional Victorian ale house that befits the pub’s age and introduce a range of quality products that customers won’t find at other local venues.
“The feedback from people since we reopened has been tremendous. There is a real appetite for locally sourced, craft products such as cask ale, while our efforts to create a relaxed, welcoming and professionally run business right in the heart of the town have been very well received.”
B&T was founded in 1982 under the name Banks and Taylor’s. It produces more than 30 different ales, each with their own distinct character and flavour, including Shefford Bitter (3.8% ABV), Black Dragon Mild (4.3%) and Shefford Old Strong (5.0%).
The Albion is B&T’s fifth pub and joins the Brewery Tap in Shefford, Wellington Arms in Bedford, Globe in Dunstable and Elm Tree in Cambridge.
Pictured: Martin Ayres, Mike Desquesnes and Russel Fletcher of B&T Brewery
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