St Austell to revive its classic beers
St Austell Brewery is set to launch a special limited-edition cask ale range for 2026 which includes several much-loved favourites being revived from the brewery’s archives.
The move is to celebrate the Cornish brewer’s 175th anniversary this year and will see it drawing on recipes from brewing books dating back to the 1800s. The 175th anniversary collection pays tribute to some of the most well-loved beers in its history and so, alongside reimagined beers from its past and current core range, there will also be a new anniversary ale named 1851.
A cask revival
Classic beers to be revived include the 5% ABV Admiral’s Ale which was first brewed in 2005 to mark the bicentenary of Nelson’s triumph at Trafalgar will return. Also returning will be the 3.8% ABV best bitter Trelawny which was named after Bishop Trelawny from Cornish folklore. The final release in the cask line-up is the 5.3% ABV beer known as Tribute Extra, which is the big sibling of St Austell’s bestselling Tribute pale ale.
The collection forms part of St Austell Brewery’s wider programme of 175-year celebrations, which includes commemorative events, special collaborations and a renewed focus on the business’s heritage pubs and regional roots.
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Speaking about the brews, St Austell brewing director Georgina Young said: “Reaching 175 years is an extraordinary milestone, so it felt only right to celebrate by bringing some of our most cherished beers back to life. Our brewing archives are full of wonderful recipes – beers that meant something to the people who brewed them and to the communities that enjoyed them.”
Revisiting classics
Young added: “Revisiting classics, such as Trelawny and Tinners is a reminder of just how deeply our heritage runs, while giving us the chance to brew the beers with the quality and consistency made possible by modern techniques. As a team, we’re incredibly proud to honour our past while continuing to innovate for the beer drinkers of today.”
The commemorative cask beer range will be available in St Austell Brewery pubs and available to order for its wholesale customers. Cornish Ale, Trelawny – the first beer in the range – will be available from 30 March.
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