This sediment is completely natural and can be gently mixed before drinking or poured carefully leaving the sediment in the bottle. Thomas was apprenticed to a shoe-maker, and by the late 1840s, six of the seven living children had moved to Skipton. Originally known for top-fermented light ales and stouts, Cooper’s as we know them today are famous for their sparkling ale made along traditional lager techniques. This gave SA Brewing a 25% interest in Coopers ("C" and "D" class shares) and Coopers received 291,404 SA Brewing shares (2. Please note that we are not IOSS registered due to the nature of our products (alcoholic beverages).

After initial success and expansion, in the late 1860s Thomas had many problems with the quality of the brews, and the business did not fare well for the next decade. These items are usually delivered within 24 hours, but this can vary (anywhere up to 10 working days), and is unfortunately beyond our control. Any instances of goods being delivered below expectations, such as broken bottles, should be reported immediately on arrival but within 7 days, upon which we will issue a refund for the damaged bottles.You should also note that product image above is only for illustrative purposes, as the product packaging can also change from time to time. It was not until 1967 that the board voted to go ahead with the new plant, with the SA Brewing representative not voting. Best Before' dates (not to be confused with 'Use By' dates found on products such as fresh meat and fish) are simply a manufacturers guideline concerned to a products quality.

English Bitter: Wearing a flat cap and coming from the Dales isn’t a prerequisite for enjoying this gem of the North. Any goods that are left by our courier according to your instructions and have not been signed for, must be left in a secure place. Bright golden colour with a strong head, pleasant blend of fruit and malt on the nose with generous mouthfeel and a moderately bitter finish. While we have taken care in preparing this summary and believe it is accurate, it is not a substitute for your reading the product packaging and label prior to use. Dr Tim Cooper AM [62] MBBS MD MSc MBA MRCP(UK), the brewery's Managing Director and Chief Brewer, is a fifth generation family member from the "B" side of the family.Younger sons Frederic, (who spent all of his working life at the brewery), and Charles, (who worked at the brewery for many years), received no interest in the business. John, a shuttlemaker, lived in Bradford; Jane and Mary married; Ann was a housekeeper; Elizabeth and Martha were domestic servants.

All sizes and measurements are approximate but we do try to make sure that they are as accurate as possible.It's still brewed naturally using the century old top fermentation method and it still tastes great! Fifth son Samuel and sixth son Stanley (the eldest of second wife Sarah's children) came to the brewery when they finished school, as did William's son, Will, and younger sons Frederic, Charles and Walter.