The Rock-based brewery, which makes the UK's best-selling amber ale Doom Bar, has created the new ale, Saints Bay, in collaboration with St Austell RFC. It will be available on match days at the clubhouse from Saturday, December 7, when the Saints host Marlborough RFC. While it will also be available from Sharp's Brewing Co's shop and online.
The ale was created at the brewery's pilot plant by eight members and volunteers of the rugby club. Sharp's technical brewing optimisation manager, Jon Wide, said: "We had a fantastic time developing and brewing Saints Bay with the rugby club. "It was great to get them here in the pilot plant so they could be fully immersed in the process and take ownership of its creation, something which they and we are very proud of.
"We’re so pleased with the end product; it is a delicious brew with the use of new world hops in the recipe adding a burst of fruit and hop character. "At 3.6 per cent ABV, we’re sure this will be the perfect beer for rugby players to enjoy after a session in the club.
" (Image: Sharp's Brewery) There at the launch of the ale was St Austell RFC chairman, Paul Hayes, who added: "We are ever grateful to the team at Sharp’s Brewing Co for their ongoing support of our club. "It was really special and so much fun to develop Saints Bay with the team at the brewery. "Rugby and beer are a natural fit.
"To create a great pint of beer and excel on the rugby pitch you need the same values: integrity, dedication, focus and respe.
