12/03/22 – Burton-on-Trent

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After arriving in Sheffield, purchased a Derbyshire Wayfarer ticket and headed for the EMR train to Derby (and change there for Burton)

And a 10 minutes change at Derby onto the Birmingham train, calling at Burton-on-Trent

Burton Town Brewery

First call in Burton was “Burton Town Brewery”, who first started brewing in 2015 (and created a special beer for Captain Tom), a quick 5 minute taxi journey from the train station (or a 30+ minute walk). Located in an industrial estate, this brewery tap looked excellent inside, very nicely done out.

Had 4 cask ales on here. Managed to try Albion (3.9% Bitter) and That Burton Bitter (4% BitterY, both exceptionally good!

The Brewery Tap

15 minute walk and right next door the the National Brewery Centre is The Brewery Tap. The buildings once housed the Bass Brewery engineering, craft and maintenance workshops. As the Bass Museum, the premises opened in July 1977, but they became the Coors Visitor Centre and Museum of Brewing in 2003, following the Molson Coors purchase of the site (including the whole brewery complex).

Selection of beers on here from Heritage Brewery (Burton), Potbelly Brewery (Kettering) and Brentwood. Went with the Heritage Brewing Co – St Modwen (Golden Ale at 4.2%), really good beer.

Burton Bridge Inn

Quick walk again up to Burton Bridge Inn, home of Burton Bridge Brewery. A lovely 17th Century pub which fronts the brewery, renovated in 2000. The Brewery and Burton Bridge Inn opened in 1982. This exceptional small bar is really old fashioned snd traditional.

Beeropolis

Around the corner from here to Beeropolis (formerly Fuggle & Nugget) which opened in May 2021 in a Grade II listed end terrace building, serving 3 Cask Ales and 10+ Keg Ales. A really good selection to choose from. Went with the “Apple Bramble and Cinnamon Cobbler” from Vault City.

The Olde Royal Oak

A quick walk down the road to “The Olde Royal Oak”. Oddly a half timbered building and one of the oldest hostelries in town, with the rear part of the building being over 300 years old. Owned by Fownes Brewery in Brierley Hill, Birmingham – all beers are served from the same brewery.

Went for halves of 2 pales in here with it being a new brewery. “The Elephant Riders – 4% Pale” and “Frost Hammer – 4.6% Pale”

The Dog Inn

Quick 5 minute walk around the corner to “The Dog Inn” owned and run by Black Country Ales. A lovely half timbered property dating back to the 19th Century, taken over in 2015. Great range of ales and ciders on here, some being from Black Country Ales along with a selection from Salopian, Titanic and others. Recently refurbished aswell to a great standard, and a warm welcome on entering.

Decided on the “Titanic – Raspberry Pale”, a good brewery from Stafford but not one I’ve seen around for some time where I’ve visited!

Brews of the World

On the road back to the Railway Station now. First call being “Brews of the World”, small bar with an extensive range of both Keg and Cask beers. Too much choice and nice surroundings. This opened in November 2017 as an off licence, and an on licence was obtained in May 2019.

Was spoilt for choice here but the Vault City sour and the Tower Brewery (Gone for a Burton) both stood out, and both great choices.

Coopers Tavern

Next call is an old fashioned bar which has been open since 1823, and very unspoilt, refurbished in early 2017, and owned by Joules Brewery based in Market Drayton.

Interestingly the cask ales here are served from gravity (only tend to see this in some Micropubs). Decided on the Oakham – 24/7 (4.2% Session IPA), delicious as always from this brewery.

Devonshire Arms

Quick drop into this pub a few doors up the road, another Grade II listed free house and mainly because they serve a beer from Gates Burton Brewery based in Shobnall.

Good range on here of both ales and ciders, but went for the “Gates Burton Brewery – Reservoir – 4% Premium Ale”, again a really delicious pale ale.

The Last Heretic

Just before the Railway Station is The Last Heretic, a small Micropub opened in May 2016, again with a great range of Ales and keg beers!

A couple of cask ales on from North Riding Brewery, one from Gates Burton Brewery and Allsopps Brewery. Went with Allsopps Brewery – IPA, another brewery based in Burton-on-Trent.

Weighbridge Inn

Last call before the train home is the Weighbridge Inn, situated just over the road from the station and housed in a former Coal Yard Office dating from the 19th Century. Single storey building with a couple of small seating rooms. Micropub opened as the Middle Earth Tavern in 2015. Renamed the Weighbridge Inn after the lease was bought by the Wentwell Brewery in 2016; lease taken on by the Burton Old Cottage Brewery in 2018, and then by the Muirhouse Brewery in July 2019.

4 cask ales on here for Muirhouse Brewery and Blue Monkey Brewery. Went with “Summit Hoppy – 4% Pale Hoppy Beer”, a good choice!

Train back to Derby from Burton-on-Trent. With just over an hour to change, easily enough time to visit 2 bars near the station.

The Alexandra

Pub with a railway theme with lots of memorabilia and station signs both inside and outside (even features a Class 37 Cab in the beer garden). The Alexandra Hotel was named after the Danish princess who married the Prince of Wales (later Edward VII) in 1863. This former Shipstones house is now with Castle Rock. A plaque in the lounge commemorates the birthplace of Derby CAMRA in 1974.

As always a really good selection of local and further afield beers on offer. Decided on “Blackjack – Irk Street Pale Ale – 4%” and really tasty.

The Brunswick

Last call of the day and only a short walk from Derby Train Station is “The Brunswick”. 16 Cask beers on here, some of which are from their own on site brewery (added in 1991).

Went with 3 x 1/3s of their own beers (The Usual, Triple Hop and White Feather), all pictured nicely below in front of a Derby Station sign in the beer garden!

On walking back through the on site Brewery was lit up. Some really good beers from this brewery!