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{{Short description|Brewery in Devizes, Wiltshire, England}}
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'''Wadworth''' is a [[regional brewery]] founded in 1875 in [[Devizes]], [[Wiltshire]], England. They are particularly famous for their 6X [[beer]], but also are a major brewery in the [[South of England]].
▲[[ImageFile:WadworthBrewery.JPG|thumb|Wadworth's Brewery front facade, Devizes]]
'''Wadworth''' is a [[brewery]] company founded in 1875 in [[Devizes]], Wiltshire, England, best known for their 6X beer brand.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Wadworth Brewery, Tap and Shop |url=https://www.visitwiltshire.co.uk/things-to-do/wadworth-brewery-tap-and-shop-p581003 |access-date=2023-01-24 |website=Visit Wiltshire |language=en-GB}}</ref>
 
==History==
'''Wadworth & Co.''' was founded in 1875 when Henry Wadworth purchased the old Northgate Brewery in Devizes. It was not long before they exceeded their capacity at the Northgate Brewery and in 1885 they moved premises to a new facility close to their original site. Since then, the brewer has been a major influence<ref>{{cite web|url=httphttps://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/432955 |title=Wadworth's Brewery, Devizes, Wiltshire (C) Dr Neil Clifton :: Geograph Britain and Ireland |publisher=Geograph.org.uk |date= |accessdate=19 November 2015-11-19}}</ref> on the economy of Devizes and a major provider of [[ale]] in the south of England.<ref>{{cite web|url=httphttps://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/409763 |title=Beer delivery (C) Nick Smith :: Geograph Britain and Ireland |publisher=Geograph.org.uk |date= |accessdate=2015-11-19 November 2015}}</ref>
 
[[Image:Wadworths.jpg|thumb|Wadworth's Brewery, Devizes]]
The present Northgate Brewery wasis builta [[tower brewery]] opened in 18881885.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.geographwadworth.orgco.uk/photoabout-us/417720 history|title=A361 and The Wadworth BreweryWebsite (C)– Chris Heaton :: Geograph Britain and IrelandOur History|date=|publisher=Geograph.org.ukWadworth |date=& Co Ltd|accessdate=2015-11-1915 March 2016}}</ref>
 
==Beers==
While 6X is the Brewerbrewer's best known [[beer]], the company also produce other beers, including several seasonal [[ale]]sales.
 
Beers available throughout the year:
 
* 6X (4.1% abv on draught, 4.3% abv cans and bottles)
* Henry's Original IPA (3.6%abv)
* Horizon -– Golden Ale (4.0% abv)
* Bishop's Tipple -– Golden ale, full flavoured (5.0% abv on draught, 5.5% abv in bottle)
* Swordfish -– A stronger version of the classic 6X with the addition of [[Pusser's]] Navy [[Rum]] (5.0% abv)
* Corvus -– A nitro keg stout available in 30L format with a chocolate & coffee taste and excellent creamy head
 
[[Seasonal beer]]s:
 
* St George & The Dragon - Refreshing and easy drinking– (Seasonal - available March &and April)
* Lily The Pink -– A uniquea blend of golden beer and Angostura Bitters (Seasonal)bitters
* Red, White & Brew -– A zestya hoppy golden beer brewed initially to commemorate the Jubilee and the Olympics, but back again (May–July)
* Farmers Glory -– Aa traditional English ale (Seasonal - available July &and August, 4.7% abv)
* Malt & Hops - The only beer– using fresh hops straight from the bine (Seasonal - available September &and October)
* Blunderbuss -– Aa red Autumnautumn ale flavoured with Elderberryelderberry (5.0% abv)
* Old Timer -– Winterwinter ale (Seasonal - available December &and January)
 
[[Image:wadworths.dray.in.devizes.arp.jpg|thumb|right|[[Shire horse]]s, pulling a Wadworth Brewery [[Wagon|dray]]. TheTheir normal userole is to deliver beer to pubs[[pub]]s in the [[Devizes]] area but, in this picture,here the public are being given a ride.]]
 
==6X==
The "X" in 6X refers to a traditional [[XXX (beer)|grading system]] for strong beer; it was first brewed in 1923.<ref>{{cite web|title=History|url=http://www.6xale.co.uk/history.html|website=Wadworth 6X|accessdate=4 June 2016|url-status=dead|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20160512184003/http://www.6xale.co.uk/history.html|archivedate=12 May 2016|df=dmy-all}}</ref> In 2007, 6X won the ''[[Daily Telegraph]]'' and [[Cask Marque]] Best Of British Beer Award for Wales and the West Country. 6X is available in draught cask, keg, can and bottle formats.
 
6X is a popular beer in [[South West England]], and the [[West Country]], especially in [[Wiltshire]] where it is brewed. The "X" in 6X refers to [[XXX (beer)|a traditional grading system for strong beer]]; it was first brewed in 1921.<ref>[http://www.6xale.co.uk/About-6X.aspx ] {{wayback|url=http://www.6xale.co.uk/About-6X.aspx |date=20101227023748 }}</ref> In 2007, 6X won the ''[[Daily Telegraph]]'' and [[Cask Marque]] Best Of British Beer Award for [[Wales]] and the [[West Country]].
 
6X is available in draught cask, keg, can and bottle formats. The brand is the ale sponsor of Bath Rugby and also the West of England Premier League (WEPL).
 
==Operations==
Wadworths still use traditional [[shire horse]]s to deliver their casked ale to local [[pub]]s in Devizes. Their radius of the operation is roughly {{convert|5|mi|0}}; beyond this, motor vehicles are used. The ale can be delivered in metal or wooden barrels.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Inside the new multi million pound Devizes brewery |url=https://www.gazetteandherald.co.uk/news/23179341.inside-wadworths-new-multi-million-pound-devizes-brewery/ |access-date=2023-01-24 |website=The Wiltshire Gazette and Herald |date=13 December 2022 |language=en}}</ref>
 
The brewery owns four horses (Monty, Max and Archie and Sam)<ref>{{cite web|last1=Hook|first1=Rachael|title=18hh Shire joins brewery team|url=http://www.horseandhound.co.uk/news/wadworth-brewery-shires-503828|website=Horse & Hound|accessdate=4 June 2016|date=28 July 2015}}</ref> which are stabled at the brewery. As well as delivering ale, the horses compete in shows and events throughout the country. They are often featured in the local press and have featured in television programmes such as ''[[Countryfile]]''.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Burrows |date=2015-04-27 |title=Wadworth Brewery Shire Horses Make Us A Special Delivery |url=https://www.sparsholt.ac.uk/college/news/wadworth-brewery-shire-horses-special-delivery/ |access-date=2023-01-24 |website=Sparsholt College Hampshire |language=en-GB}}</ref>
Wadworths still use traditional [[shire horse]]s to deliver their casked [[ale]] to local pubs in Devizes. The radius of the operation is roughly 5 miles square; beyond the 5 mile radius, motor vehicles are used. The ale can be delivered in metal or wooden barrels.
 
The brewery owns two horses (Monty and Max) which are stabled at the brewery and the horses receive 2 weeks' holiday every year in a nearby village. As well as delivering ale, the horses also compete in shows and events throughout the country. The sight of the shire horses is well known in Devizes and has become a defining image for the town.{{citation needed|date=July 2014}} They are featured often in local press and have featured in many programmes such as [[Countryfile]].{{citation needed|date=July 2014}}
 
Wadworth is one of only four breweries in the [[UK]] that still use horses to deliver ale, one of four that has an in-house [[Cooper (profession)|cooper]] and the last brewery whose in-house master cooper makes nothing but barrels.
 
Wadworth recentlyoperate unveiled an interactivea Visitor Centre and gift shop at the [[brewery]]. Tours of the brewery can be taken and may include a tutored tasting of the Wadworth range as well as cooperage demonstrations and visits to the shire horses and sign-writing shop.<ref>{{Cite (subjectweb to|title=Wadworth availability)Brewery Tour. |url=https://www.devizes.org.uk/files/leaflets/Wadworth_Brewery_Tour.pdf}}</ref>
 
==See also==
* [[British regional breweries using wooden casks]]
*[[The Black Swan Hotel, Devizes]]
 
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[[Category:British brands]]
[[Category:Beer and breweriesBreweries in England]]
[[Category:1875 establishments in England]]
[[Category:Devizes]]
[[Category:VisitorTourist attractions in Wiltshire]]
[[Category:Tower breweries]]
[[Category:Food and drink companies established in 1875]]
[[Category:British companies established in 1875]]
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