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Beer journey · United Kingdom

Burton upon Trent

Gypsum water, red triangle, oak cask.

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Burton upon Trent in depth

Burton upon Trent is England's beer town: hard gypsum water made Pale Ale famous, and Bass carried the red triangle around the world. Marston's Union casks became history in 2024.

1Region & HistoryAbbey, railway, triangle2Water & SoilGypsum in the sandstone3Malt & GrainPale English malt4HopsKent, not Staffordshire5Yeast & FermentationUnion Casks & Cask Ale6Beer StylesIPA and Bitter7TastingPint & Handpump8Food & Beer CulturePub, Pie, Marmite
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