On tap - From small beginnings to new expansions
Bluntrock Brewery has gained much acclaim for its small-batch, high quality beers, brewed just a few miles from the North Cornish coast.
Meet Hugo and George; modern brewers with a vision to open a nano-brewery and taproom, brewing the freshest Pale ales, IPAs and lagers close to Cornish shores. With a container brewery successfully installed, brewing began in the winter of 2020 with the Bluntrock Taproom opening its doors in spring 2021. Brewing on-site affords Hugo and George complete control over the quality of their beers, giving a guarantee that the beer served in their Taproom will always be at its freshest when served.
“We use modern brewing techniques, pure Cornish water from our borehole, traditional English malts, a range of English, European, American and New Zealand hops, fresh liquid yeasts and a range of local fruits and plants in our special brews. All of these ingredients go to create the delicious and diverse beers that you can enjoy in our Taproom, and soon enough you’ll be able to enjoy them further afield.” explains Hugo.
Such has been the success of Bluntrock’s stable of beers that Hugo and George have just announced that they will be expanding into a new, state of the art brewery some ten times the size of their existing one, but just 600m down the road. The new brewery, which is due to be commissioned at the start of May 2024, will not only allow them to grow their incredible community, but to achieve new heights of innovation and quality in their brewing techniques. They are also committed to continue to operate in the most sustainable, inclusive and honest way possible.
“The new brewery will take advantage of progressive systems such as CO2 recovery, solar power and an onsite bore hole, all of which pull us closer to net zero. It’s worth adding that we will be the very first brewery in Cornwall to have a CO2 recovery system installed. We are going to aim for a B-Corp certification within the first two years of our expansion, as well as working with Zevero, a leading carbon accounting firm, to monitor the carbon emissions of our supply chains, processes and finished beers,” adds Hugo.
Two new brewers will be joining the team this spring, giving Bluntrock a combined brewing experience of over 20 years. Their signature hazy pale ales and unfiltered lagers will be made in the new brewery, while the smaller brewing kit on the Taproom site will be reserved for monthly special brews and recipe development. The Taproom in St Minver will continue to host its hugely popular live music events with a focus on jazz, blues and groovy vinyl nights. An exciting selection of street food trucks including local favourites Dank Franks, Fat Pepper and Sourdoughlicious will be back at the Taproom over the summer, along with a new Taproom car park in the offing, access to these events will be easier than ever!
