West Midlands: Wood White Beer Launch

Join us at the Shropshire Hills Discovery Centre from 7pm on Thursday 2 May for the launch of the new Wood White beer - created to raise funds to protect one of the West Midlands rarest butterflies.

Everyone is welcome - food and drink will be available to purchase on the night and 100% of profits from the beer sales will help fund future conservation work for the Wood White butterfly in the region.  This is a great chance to sample this new white ale for yourself!

Created by Wood's Brewery, it is described as a classic Belgian-style, hazy white beer, with subtle coriander aromas and crisp orange peel and citrus flavours - perfect for savouring on long spring and summer evenings.

There is no entry fee to this event, but booking is essential as places are limited, so please email Rhona Goddard to secure your place!

You can also reach her on: 01746 762 364 or 07903 038 261 for more information.

Address: Shropshire Hills Discovery Centre, School Rd, Craven Arms SY7 9RS. The Shropshire Hills Discovery Centre is a museum in southern Shropshire, just south of Craven Arms, north of Ludlow.

What else is happening: There will be a brief talk about the Wood White butterfly in the West Midlands, the beer and Grow, Cook, Learn - who are hosting the event and are celebrating their 5th anniversary this year.

BC’s Wood White Project Officer, Rhona Goddard, said: “The beer will only be available until early June, with £10 per cask sold going back into Wood White conservation work in the West Midlands.

“This launch event will also allow people to buy the drink by the glass - so come along and get tasting!”

Co-owner at Wood’s Brewery, Stephen O’Neill, said: “We are proud to be part of such an important local conservation project. Supporting the Wood White butterfly with a white ale from Wood’s Brewery couldn’t be a better fit. Preserving our region’s environment and working with our local community is integral to what we stand for.

“A white, cloudy beer is a rarity in the cask world. As it is unfined it is suitable for vegetarians and vegans. We hope drinkers will find the beer’s unusual colour memorable, and will join us in raising funds for this special local butterfly.”

We look forward to seeing you there!