New Wiltshire brewery launches first range of 'Stone Daisy' beers

Stone Daisy Brewery, from the Wiltshire Distilling Company is based on the Fonthill Estate. 

Three beers are available now, named after landmarks across the estate.

Cow Down is a 3.8 per cent social pale ale, Snail Creep Hanging is a 4.2 per cent Best Bitter, and Park Bottom, 4.5 per cent IPA.

Cow Down, Park Bottom, Snail Creep hanging (Image: Stone Daisy)

Straight from grain to glass; the brewery sits upon one of the prime barley-growing regions of England, with water coming from a source directly beneath the land.

The estate barley is malted at Warminster Maltings just 12 miles away, "making for an extremely low-miles product with a low carbon footprint".

Each beer is already award-winning, picking up Gold, Silver and Gold respectively for Social Pale Ale, Best Bitter and IPA in the Taste of the West Awards 2023 (the largest independent regional food group in the UK).

Founder and Operations Director Eddie Large said: “These are English beers made from traditional methods and local ingredients, but with a modern feel. We hope they will broadly appeal to fans of both real ales and the craft beer scene, as well as being an accessible introduction for anyone to the world of IPAs and bitters.

"On top of our recent awards, the feedback we’ve had so far from the local pubs and customers has been fantastic, and we’re looking forward to sharing these far and wide with the people of Wiltshire and the surrounding regions. We’ll use this consumer feedback to develop even more of these beers in the coming months and years, ensuring that each brew truly reflects local Wiltshire tastes”.

Stone Daisy beers are already available in pubs including The Winchester Gate, The Greyhound, The Fox & Goose and The Radnor Arms.

440ml cans and 500ml bottles are available from retailers including Coombe Bissett and Chalke Valley Stores. 

For more information go to stonedaisy.co.uk