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01 November 2008

Perfectly plump Pickled Partridge ale

Pickled Partridge, Badger’s seasonal ale for winter, will be launched in its new bottles in November for three months. Named after a traditional farmer's wife's recipe for partridge braised in ale, Pickled Partridge (4.6% ABV) is a dark beer with a roasted malt character and a hoppy, slightly spicy linger. More...

15 October 2008

Fursty Ferret's captured in a can

One of Badger’s most successful real ales, Fursty Ferret has recently been launched in 500ml cans in 300 Tesco stores throughout the UK. Brewers, Hall & Woodhouse, first brewed Fursty Ferret as a seasonal cask ale in the summer of 2003 and it was so successful at the bar, it was soon bottled to make it available to a wider audience. Now Fursty Ferret, which is the fastest growing bottled ale brand in the UK’s top 20 at plus 27% , continues to works its way up the ladder, but this time in a can. More...

01 September 2008

Pumpkin Ale’s autumnal tones

As autumn moves closer, Badger’s seasonal Pumpkin Ale, with its distinctive caramelised flavours of roast pumpkin and cloves is making a welcome return – but in a new tall bottle. Pumpkin Ale (4.6% ABV) brewed by family brewers, Hall & Woodhouse is golden amber in colour and with peaty, spicy warming hints; it’s a delicious concoction for cool autumn evenings. More...

29 August 2008

Six award winning bottles standing on the wall!

Based in Dorset, Hall & Woodhouse, the largest regional family brewer of premium ales in the UK, has won a record six awards at the Taste of the West Awards 2008; two Golds, two Silvers and two Bronze. More...

31 July 2008

Badger climbs onwards and upwards

Hall & Woodhouse is celebrating new sales records for several of its Badger premium bottled ales this month, since the launch of its distinctive new bottles in June. More...

30 May 2008

NEW BOTTLES FOR BADGER!

Following extensive consumer research, Hall & Woodhouse has launched a new distinctive bottle for its range of Badger award winning, traditional bottled ales. With a new shape, new label, lighter-weight glass and embossing, the new bottle has improved the style and shelf presence of Hall & Woodhouse’s premium bottled ales to meet the demand of loyal and new consumers. More...

30 May 2008

OVER 300 YEARS OF HISTORY BEHIND NEW APPLEWOOD CIDER

Varieties of apples such as Dabinett and Redstreak have been used in new Applewood Cider which is a collaboration between award-winning Hall & Woodhouse (founded in 1777) and Thatchers Cider of Somerset (founded in the early 1900’s). With over 300 years of history spanning many generations between the two companies, the new Applewood Cider is an example of cider making expertise and brewing passion. More...

08 May 2008

HALL & WOODHOUSE LAUNCHES BRAND NEW BADGER SUMMER SEASONAL

As the countryside bursts into life with the welcome arrival of warmer weather, Hall & Woodhouse is proud to present the latest addition to the Badger Ales portfolio of innovative beers. More...

28 April 2008

FURSTY FERRET NOW FASTEST GROWING MAJOR BOTTLED ALE BRAND IN UK SUPERMARKETS

Just in time to celebrate this year's National Ferret Day on Monday 5 May, market research has revealed that Hall & Woodhouse’s Fursty Ferret is now the fastest growing major bottled ale brand in UK supermarkets – with a 65% year-on-year increase in volume. More...

04 March 2008

CROWN HOTEL IN BLANDFORD REOPENS AFTER MAJOR REFURBISHMENT

The historic Crown Hotel in Blandford Forum reopens its doors next week (Tuesday 11 March 2008) after a two-month closure for a major refurbishment. More...

29 February 2008

DORSET COMMUNITY CHEST OPENS FOR APPLICATIONS

Mark Woodhouse welcomed the Chairman of Dorset County Council and more than 30 councillors, journalists and VIPs to Longburton Village Hall near Sherborne on Thursday 21 February to announce the launch of the 2008 Dorset Community Chest. More...

31 January 2008

HOPPY DAYS ARE HARE AGAIN

The rosy glow of Christmas and New Year may be fading into memory, but February sees the return of Hall & Woodhouse's Hopping Hare – beginning another fabulous year of seasonal cask ales with a leaping, bounding start. More...

17 December 2007

THRESHER ROLLS OUT STINGER ACROSS UK

Getting your hands on River Cottage Stinger is now going to be much easier from mid-November, as Thresher is rolling out Stinger to over 1000 stores across the UK. More...

27 November 2007

HALL & WOODHOUSE WINS TESCO DRINKS AWARDS FOR A RECORD FIFTH TIME

Hall & Woodhouse has won the prestigious Tesco Drinks Awards for an unprecedented fifth time – beating the company’s own record set last year. More...

22 November 2007

APPLICATIONS OPEN FOR 2008 HORSHAM COMMUNITY CHEST

Hall & Woodhouse’s Horsham Community Chest was launched last night at The Fox Inn at Rudgwick in West Sussex. More...

09 November 2007

TRUE LOVERS KNOT ANNOUNCED AS FINALIST IN 2007 NATIONAL BUSINESS AWARDS

The True Lovers Knot at Tarrant Keyneston has reached the finals of the 2007 National Business Awards – the UK’s leading programme for recognising excellence in business achievement, innovation and success. More...

06 November 2007

PICK A PINT OF PICKLED PARTRIDGE – A PERFECTLY PLUMP PINT FOR THE WINTER PERIOD

As winter draws ever closer, Hall & Woodhouse is launching a brand new winter seasonal: Pickled Partridge – a rich, malty ale to warm the palate on the coldest of days. More...

24 October 2007

HALL & WOODHOUSE LAUNCHES NEW RANGE OF CASK ALE POINT OF SALE

Hall & Woodhouse has launched a new range of themed point of sale promoting cask ales within pubs across the south of England. More...

15 October 2007

RECORD TRADING YEAR FOR HALL & WOODHOUSE

Hall & Woodhouse has announced another record trading year for 2006/7. Profit on ongoing activities, net of financing costs, grew by 10.7% to £8.79m. More...

11 October 2007

GOLDEN GLORY – OFFICIALLY ONE OF THE WORLD’S 50 BEST BEERS

Hall & Woodhouse’s premium ale Golden Glory has been voted one the World’s 50 Best Beers for 2007 by the International Beer Challenge (IBC). More...

09 October 2007

BREWERY STAFF RAISE £620 FOR MACMILLAN CANCER SUPPORT

Staff at Blandford-based independent family brewer Hall & Woodhouse raised £620 for Macmillan Cancer Support as part of the World's Biggest Coffee Morning on Friday 28 September. More...

05 October 2007

COMMUNITY CHEST 2007 WINNERS ANNOUNCED

The 33 successful applicants for this year's Hall & Woodhouse Community Chest were presented with their awards at a special evening held at the brewery’s Visitor Centre in Blandford last week. More...

27 September 2007

BLANDFORD TO HOST WORLD SHOVE HA’PENNY CHAMPIONSHIPS 2007

This year’s World Shove Ha’penny Championships will take place at the Bryanston Club in Blandford Forum on Saturday 6th and Sunday 7th October. More...

24 September 2007

HALL & WOODHOUSE LAUNCHES TWO NEW SEASONAL BADGER BEERS

With autumn fast approaching, Dorset brewer Hall & Woodhouse is delighted to announce the launch of two brand new bottled Badger beers to refresh the body and warm the soul. More...

03 September 2007

HALL & WOODHOUSE LAUNCHES TANGLEFOOT RUGBY PROMOTION

Hall & Woodhouse is gearing up for the forthcoming Rugby World Cup with a range of promotions and activity in selected Hall & Woodhouse pubs and Tanglefoot free trade stockists. More...

30 August 2007

CLEAN SWEEP FOR HALL & WOODHOUSE AT THE DORSET FOOD & DRINK AWARDS

Hall & Woodhouse enjoyed a unique clean sweep at last night's Dorset Food & Drinks Awards presentation ceremony in Dorchester. More...

16 August 2007

RECORD BEER SALES FOR HALL & WOODHOUSE AT THE GREAT BRITISH BEER FESTIVAL

Hall & Woodhouse served a record 10,000 pints at last week's Great British Beer Festival (GBBF) in London. More...

07 August 2007

HALL & WOODHOUSE BRINGS A FLAVOUR OF DORSET TO THE GBBF

Hall & Woodhouse is bringing a flavour of rural Dorset to this week's Great British Beer Festival at Earls Court. More...

06 August 2007

HALL & WOODHOUSE WINS MAJOR SAINSBURY’S AWARD

Hall & Woodhouse has won a key award for market insight at Sainsbury's annual Beer & Cider Conference. More...

30 July 2007

HALL & WOODHOUSE PROMOTES RESPONSIBLE DRINKING IN DORSET

Project Blitz and Hall & Woodhouse are joining forces to promote responsible drinking in Dorset. More...

17 July 2007

HALL & WOODHOUSE AND ROBERT WALTER MP SUPPORT PROUD OF PUBS WEEK

Robert Walter, MP for North Dorset, paid a visit to Hall & Woodhouse’s The Swan Inn at Sturminster Newton last Friday, as publicans across the country celebrated Proud of Pubs Week. More...

10 July 2007

RIVER COTTAGE STINGER WINS MAJOR DRINKS INDUSTRY AWARD

Hall & Woodhouse has won a prestigious drinks industry award for its organic ale River Cottage Stinger. More...

15 March 2007

TANGLEFOOT HAS THE HIGHEST PENETRATION IN THE PREMIUM ALE MARKET

Latest industry benchmarks show Tanglefoot ale has the highest penetration of any premium ale in UK* More...

19 January 2007

Taste the Finest Dishes of Dorset

Badger Ales has developed a fourth set of recipe cards to celebrate the eight mouth-watering dishes shortlisted for Dorset’s National Dish More...

01 October 2006

FREE tankard with Badger First Gold!

From 16 October until 30 November 2006, selected Badger First Gold stockists will be running a special Badger First Gold cask ale promotion to reward loyal Badger drinkers. More...

01 September 2006

A Hopping Hare Joins the Badgers, Ferrets, and Feasants

Hall & Woodhouse’s seasonal ales programme is a key part of the company’s cask ale offering. More...

01 September 2006

Hall & Woodhouse Wins 4th Tesco Brewing Award

On 29th September, the Hall & Woodhouse brewing team beat over 200 other new beers to win the Tesco brewing Awards for an unprecedented fourth time. More...

01 August 2006

BADGER ALES BRINGS A BIT OF DORSET TO THE GBBF

Hall & Woodhouse, Blandford-based brewer of award-winning Badger Ales, is bringing a bit of rural Dorset to the Great British Beer Festival. More...

01 August 2006

CAN DORSET APPLE CAKE TAKE THE BISCUIT?

According to a new survey, Dorset Apple Cake has the edge over the traditional Dorset Knob in becoming the food icon of the County – but does it have what it takes to win the Pasty Wars? More...

01 June 2006

HALL & WOODHOUSE LAUNCHES HOFBRAU EXTRA COLD

Hall & Woodhouse is rolling out a new extra cold version of its famous Hofbrau beer, which is brewed under license at the company’s brewery in Blandford. More...

30 May 2006

HALL & WOODHOUSE BREEDS AWARD WINNERS

Rick Payne wins Young Achiever of the year More...

30 May 2006

HALL & WOODHOUSE LAUNCHES ENGLAND’S GOLD

New Tesco winner: England's Gold More...

01 April 2006

GARDENERS SAY CHEERS TO A TRULY GLORIOUS GARDEN

Gardeners Discover Plant Growth Properties of Badger Ales More...

16 February 2006

HALL & WOODHOUSE PLANS TO DOUBLE BOTTLED ALE MARKET

Hall & Woodhouse plans to double the size of the bottled ale market with the launch of a new category management programme called “BadgerZone,” More...

27 January 2006

NEW YEAR RESOLUTIONS FROM TANGLEFOOT

New packaging and promotional developement for Tanglefoot More...

24 October 2005

HALL & WOODHOUSE WINS BEST BEER AT TESCO BREWING AWARDS

Hall & Woodhouse has won “Best Beer” for Spring/Summer 2006 at the Tesco Brewing Awards More...

14 October 2005

H&W Invites Local Community to Public Consultation Open Days

Shaping A Brighter Future for Blandford More...

06 October 2005

DOUBLE GOLD FOR BADGER FIRST GOLD

Triumph for new Badger First Gold More...

12 September 2005

BADGER LAUNCHES ON-PACK TASTE CHARTS

Customer Choice Aided by New Badger Taste Charts More...

03 August 2005

H&W and River Cottage Launch New Stinger Ale at GBBF

Tongue Tingling New Ale From Hall& Woodhouse More...

28 July 2005

HALL & WOODHOUSE LAUNCHES BADGER FIRST GOLD ALE

First Gold Press Release More...

27 July 2005

IT'S UDDERLY UNBELIEVABLE!

Cow Press Release More...

01 June 2005

BADGER LEADS FOOD & ALE DRIVE WITH DORSET PRODUCERS

Rceipe Cards Press Release More...

15 April 2005

BADGER ALES HITS THEM FOR SIX!

Cricket Press Release More...



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