The Three Tuns is quite possibly the oldest licensed brewery in Great Britain. Nestled in the small market town of Bishop’s Castle, equidistant between Shrewsbury and Ludlow and a mile or so away from the Welsh border.
First given a brewing licence in 1642, the same year that Rembrandt finished ‘The Night Watch’ and Isaac Newton was born, beer has been made on this site ever since.
Parts of the brewery building date back as far as the 17th century while the main brewhouse is relatively new, having been constructed a mere 136 years ago!
The history of the building is reflected in the techniques for making their range of cask and bottled ales. By using the classic Victorian tower system, the raw materials of barley and malt are raised to the top floor and the brewing process flows through the different stages to ground level. While powered electrically now, this would have been steam driven when first installed.
The sense of history around the place is almost palpable, it’s not just a brewery, but more of a living museum.
Don’t just take our word for the quality of the Three Tuns experience. In 2017, the travel guide, Lonely Planet hailed it as one of the best beer locations to visit across the world.
All the beers are made with the 125 year old special yeast and they all have a distinct flavour. We’ve chosen to feature the Stout, which is the proud holder of a 3 Star Great Taste award and a Gold SIBA medal too.
