Hobsons- 'Under the hat' blog

🍻︎ Thanks for Being Brew – Competition T&Cs Father’s Day is just around the corner, and we’re celebrating with a special giveaway to say Thanks for Being Brew! One lucky person will win an exclusive Brew Day Experience for Two at Hobsons Brewery. Want to enter? Here’s everything you need to know...

This summer, we’re proud to launch something a little different – a beer with a mission. Are You Shore? is our latest limited-edition Session IPA, brewed not just to refresh, but to raise awareness and funds for a cause close to our hearts: World Ocean Day. We’ve always believed that beer can be a force for good, and this release proves it – both in the glass and beyond it.

This May, we’re not just spinning ribbons—we’re celebrating international friendship, bright flavours, and brilliant beer. Say hello to Maypole, our limited-edition monthly special cask beer, brewed with a trio of distinctive Polish hops and inspired by our ongoing collaboration with Browar Błonie, a modern Polish brewery we’re proud to partner with.

Brewed for the playful spirit of April, Fool’s Gold is a showcase of Charles Faram’s hops in unison! This limited-edition golden ale is packed with Jester, Centennial, and Brewers Gold hops, delivering vibrant tropical, citrus, and fruity-earthy notes balanced on a smooth, biscuity malt base.

Celebrating SIBA Indie Beer Week with Hobsons Brewery – Raise a Glass to Local! 11th–20th April 2025 marks SIBA Indie Beer Week – a nationwide celebration of independent breweries like us, and the perfect excuse (as if you needed one) to enjoy a proper pint that’s brewed with passion, not profit margins. Why It Matters Every pint of Hobsons you enjoy supports: ✅ Local farmers supplying our ingredients✅ Local pubs pouring our pints✅ Local jobs right here in Shropshire✅ Sustainable brewing practices that help our planet

Once a month our taproom will transform into a haven for food lovers and beer enthusiasts alike. From 4pm to 9pm, you can tuck into delicious street food and sip on some of Hobsons core range and of course our monthly special. Why You Need to Be There ✔️ Great Beer – You’re at Hobsons, so expect top-notch pints brewed right on-site. ✔️ Incredible Food – Every month, a new food truck, a new flavour adventure. ✔️ Chilled Atmosphere – Good vibes, great company, and a buzzing taproom. ✔️ Brewery Tours Available – Get the inside scoop on how our beer is made.

Equinox – A Taste of Longer Days Spring is in the air, the days are stretching out, and that first pint in the sunshine is finally within reach. To mark the turning of the seasons, we’re bringing back an old favourite—but with a little more punch. Equinox is here, a bigger and bolder take on Spring Break, brewed to celebrate the longer days and the fresh flavours of spring.

Bridgnorth – you absolute beauty! With 15 permanent Hobsons stockists, this town is practically a Hobsons hotspot, and we couldn’t resist heading out for a proper tour to see our beers in action and the wonderful publicans that make these pubs great! A day of top-notch pints, cracking fish and chips, and great company? Don’t mind if we do! 

At Hobsons Brewery, we’ve always believed that pubs are more than just places to grab a pint—they’re the heart and soul of our communities. They’re where friendships flourish, celebrations happen, and stories are shared over a well-poured beer. That’s why we launched the "Have a Hobsons, Support Your Local" series: to champion the incredible publicans, teams, and venues who work tirelessly to keep these spaces alive.