PLANS to launch a local beer festival have been unveiled by the new bosses of Prestonpans’ own microbrewery.
Edinburgh firm Kentwood Brewing Limited has taken over the running of the artisan brewery in the Prestoungrange Gothenburg pub in the town.
They said they are looking into the possibility of launching an East Lothian beer festival to celebrate the county’s rich brewing history.
As well as maintaining the local Goth brews, including Prestonpans 80 Shilling, Gothenburg Porter and The 45 Wee Heavy, the company plans to introduce its own Lady’s Oxter 80 Shilling and El Tropicano IPA beers to the selection.
Sean Wood, brewer at Kentwood, said: “We specifically looked for a brewing opportunity in East Lothian as we were fully aware of the region’s brewing heritage.
“The east coast of Scotland, and particularly East Lothian, is renowned for the quality of its brewing malts, so where better to position yourself than several miles from the barley fields where our main ingredient is grown?
"And when you couple this with the rich brewing history within Prestonpans itself and the role that The Goth plays as a community hub, it made for a perfect fit for our own company ethos.”
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