The winning parliamentary candidate

in next month’s General Election could be toasting success with a

locally-brewed beer rather than a glass of Champagne, following an offer by brewer Ascot

Ales based in Camberley, to provide celebratory beers on the night of 6th

May.

 

Chris Gill, Head Brewer & Owner

says, “It seems completely wrong for new MPs to be marking this very British

occasion with sparkling wine shipped in from France, when there’s an independent

brewer on their doorstep. We produce wonderful craft beers from local, natural

ingredients, using minimal food miles. We make a valuable contribution to our

local economy and community. 

 

“And, at a time when pubs are

closing at record levels, there’s also evidence that pubs which serve a good

pint of cask ale are less likely to fail than those that don’t.  We can’t think of a better way for MPs to

show their support for local beer and local pubs than by raising a glass of

British beer at the start of their term in public office.” 

 

The offer from Ascot Ales is part of

a nationwide campaign organised by the Society of Independent Brewers (SIBA).

The organisation wrote to some 2,300 parliamentary candidates earlier this

month, encouraging them to replace the traditional victory tipple of Champagne with a glass

or two of beer brewed in their constituency. 

For more information on the campaign, visit www.siba.co.uk

Ascot Ales, an award winning

four barrel micro-brewery, opened its doors in June 2007 in Camberley, Surrey.  Since then Chris Gill has created some highly individual ales reflecting his love of English Ales

but brewed with a flavoursome twist of full flower hops, or warming spices and

plenty of blended malts.