The Deal

Visitors to the Cotleigh Brewery will take a leisurely walk through the to purpose built brewery where the barrels are brewing (usually £9 per person), learning about the process from start to finish, and finding out how various flavours infuse to make different ales. Fans of the amber nectar will get a taste of four kinds of cask ale, or take away a presentation pack including three bottles of their seasonal Red Nose Reinbeer. Guests can discuss their favourite over mince pies, and leave with a little more knowledge and passion for the craft brewing world.

Choose from the following options for the brewery tour and tasting plus mince pies:

• £9 for two people (50% off)

• £17 for four people *(53% off)

The Merchant

Cotleigh Brewery began brewing ale in Devon in 1979 at the old stable block of Cotleigh Farmhouse, near Tiverton. Tawny was their first brew, and it has since remained one of the brewery's more popular beers. The Barn Owl Premium Ale was a champion beer at the Maltings Beer Festival soon after its launch in 1994. It’s a copper bronzed ale with hints of toffee and vanilla, and a sweet, nutty finish. The dark ale, Buzzard, is traditionally brewed with pale, crystal and chocolate roasted malts and Herefordshire hops. The brewery makes a variety of other beers, with seasonal ales for occasions.

For the facts, see drinkaware.co.uk