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Wild Coast beer launched to support Cornwall Wildlife Trust

St Austell Brewery has partnered with Cornwall Wildlife Trust on a new limited-edition beer, helping to raise awareness and funds for the important work that the organisation does to protect Cornwall’s wildlife and wild places. For each pint sold, the Brewery will donate 20p to the charity.

Wild Coast (4.4% abv) was brewed with a hearty blend of Cornish Gold, Vienna, Light Crystal, Cara malts, and is gently bittered with English hops to give it a lovely grassy and earthy aroma, reminiscent of the Cornish coast. St Austell Brewery’s brewing team were joined in the brewing of Wild Coast by the Trust’s Chief Executive, Carolyn Cadman, and Tony Wilson - who won a competition run by the Trust to name the beer.

Cornwall Wildlife Trust was founded in 1962 in order to protect and enhance Cornwall's wildlife and habitats; it manages 57 nature reserves covering approximately 4,300 acres.

Piers Thompson, St Austell Brewery’s external relations director, is delighted that St Austell brewery can support the fundraising efforts of the Cornwall Wildlife Trust.

“We really hope people choose and enjoy a pint of delicious Wild Coast this Autumn. 20p from each pint purchased will go directly to the Trust, so it’s a great way to enjoy a good beer while supporting a very important local charity.”

Carolyn Cadman, Chief Executive at Cornwall Wildlife Trust says,

“We’re delighted that our competition winner, Tony, was able to come to St Austell Brewery and be part of the brewing process of Wild Coast, which he named.

“Cornwall’s wildlife and wild places are under threat from climate change, development and pesticide use. Funding is needed to help us secure sanctuaries where wildlife can survive and thrive. We thank and say ‘cheers’ to all the pub-goers throughout Cornwall and the wider South West who enjoy Wild Coast, and our friends at St Austell Brewery, for supporting our work.”

Wild Coast beer will be available in select pubs that are part of the Small Batch Beer Club from 21st October. To find your nearest outlet visit: www.staustellbrewery.co.uk/smallbatchbrews

Wild Coast will also be available for tasting at Cornwall Wildlife Trust’s Wild Business Networking event; where Cornish businesses will come together to learn how they can help the environment and their business to flourish. The event, at St Austell Brewery Visitor Centre on Tuesday 29th October, includes breakfast, lunch and the Wild Coast beer! To book please visit www.cornwallwildlifetrust.org.uk/wildbusiness