Great North Road, Cromwell, Newark, NG23 6JE
Website: www.milestonebrewery.co.uk
About the brewery
Milestone brewery was founded by Ken Munro and his wife Fran in late 2004. The husband and wife duo had previously run the Great Northern pub in Carlton on Trent, as well as The Square and Compass in Normanton upon Trent, before trying their hand at brewing. Ken bought Maypole Brewery and, along with head brewer Rob Neil, set about developing Maypole. He bought the kit and recipes from Dwan Brewery in the Republic of Ireland and set it up in Cromwell, developing the Dwan recipes into a new range and establishing the Milestone Brewery. He then sold off The Square and Compass as well as the Maypole Brewery (which was bought by Rob Neil).
Once Ken had got the Milestone Brewery going he bought the Green Dragon in Lincoln and the William Greenwood Brewery, which he transformed into the Cathedral Brewery (which started production in 2008). He also acquired the lease on The Crown in Normanton on Trent. Milestone keeps its base recipes simple using the four traditional ingredients of hops, malt, wheat and water. It brews 5 days a week and now has a large selection of ales in addition to its core range.
Regular beers
Black Pearl (ABV 4.3%) is a dark stout with a creamy head and hints of liquorice and caramel. It is made with Gallena and American Nugget hops and Roasted Barley malts.
Crusader (ABV 4.4%) is a pale ale with a slightly hoppy aroma and a citrus taste. It is made with Challenger and Progress hops along with Pale Wheat and Crystal malts.
Lion’s Pride (ABV 3.8%) is a copper coloured traditional English ale. It has a hoppy aroma and a hint of bitter lemon.
Loxley (ABV 4.2%) is a golden ale with a lemongrass and honey aroma and taste. It is made using Challenger and Progress hops along with Maris Otter and Crystal malt.
Rich Ruby (ABV 4.5%) is a ruby ale with a fruity aroma and a malty, berry taste. It uses Galena and East Kent Golding hops along with Crystal, Chocolate and Maris Otter malts.
Shine On (ABV 4.0%) is a straw coloured pale ale with citrus notes that uses Liberty, Cascade and American hops.
Regular seasonal beers and specials
Milestone has 31 beers in its standard range and a further portfolio of seasonal beers, including a Christmas beer range, a range of fruit beers and a ‘sporting beer’ range.
Fancy a pint?
Milestone supplies cask and bottled beers to pubs, farm shops and breweries nationwide and to its brewery tap. In addition to its real ale beers the tap offers a wide selection of wines, gins, rum and whiskey. It has a private beer garden with heated, sheltered seating areas that is family friendly, with both children and dogs being welcome.
Tours and Takeaways
Milestone has a beer club which provides access to brewery tours, exclusive tap room events and a discount scheme. Members also receive a case of beer when they join. Bottled beers, mini kegs and poly pins can be bought from the website, with free local delivery. Three and six bottle gift packs are also available.