South Cambridgeshire’s BrewBoard brewery and The Green Man pub in Thriplow are raising a glass to tradition with a local collaboration, uniting with Great Britain’s oldest maltster, French & Jupps (established 1689), and fifth-generation hop grower Hukins Hops, to create a unique beer that tells a story ‘full circle’ of local provenance, from grain to glass.
The result will be a beer deeply rooted in their origins of the South East, using ingredients from the region, underscoring BrewBoard’s commitment to producing a lower carbon footprint beer, achieved by minimising transportation miles while exclusively using time-honoured British ingredients sourced exclusively from the region.
This collective spirit aims to weave a tangible connection from the South East back to the pint in hand, championing hyper-local sourcing as a testament to accessible quality. Beyond the beer, this initiative will raise glasses to the skilled hands that cultivate British crops and to the enduring heart of community that thrives within the walls of the great British pub.
The collaborative beer is set to launch at The Green Man in Thriplow on the 5th of July, and at the Groundswell Agriculture Festival on the 2nd and 3rd of July 2025, providing a beer that captures generations of brewing heritage, while offering a contemporary twist with bold, hoppy flavours built upon a time-honoured and distinguished malty foundation.
Nicholas Tregidgo | Head Brewer | BrewBoard
The idea behind our ‘full circle’ collaboration is rooted in hyper-local eco-provenance. As we look forward to a more sustainable future, we’re proving that by looking to our own backyards, we can harness a wealth of exceptional ingredients to produce an excellent beer.
Hayley Lewin | Landlady | The Green Man, Thriplow
We feel that strong local partnerships are essential for thriving communities. We’re in the business of bringing people together and working with local growers and suppliers is an essential part of that, when we support each other, we flourish together.
James Marinos | Marketing & Business Development Manager | French & Jupps
Seeing our time-honoured roasted malt, which we have been crafting from locally sourced barley with the same dedication to quality over centuries, contribute to a beer that embodies local provenance and community spirit, truly resonates with our long-standing heritage and values.
Glenn Whatman | Hop Grower | Hukins Hops
At Hukins Hops, every hop is a labour of love — nurtured by hand, rooted in generations of British farming, and grown with care to deliver unrivalled flavour and quality in every beer. The ‘Full Circle’ initiative embodies our commitment to local provenance, contributing our British-grown hops to this exceptional beer.
About BrewBoard:
BrewBoard is an independent Cambridge-based craft brewery. In the few short years since they started brewing, BrewBoard have grown year-on-year and have an ambition to ensure that pattern continues while remaining fiercely-loyal to the main principle that was there at inception: to produce beers that we love and hope others will too!
About The Green Man, Thriplow:
Nestled in the heart of the picturesque village of Thriplow, renowned for its stunning daffodils, The Green Man has been a welcoming fixture for over two centuries, first opening its doors in 1822. For the past decade, this cherished establishment has thrived as a Community Owned Free House, deeply rooted in the local spirit. The Green Man invites all to become part of its rich history, offering fine food, quality drinks, and the warm, friendly atmosphere for which it has become so well-regarded.
https://www.thegreenmanthriplow.co.uk/
About French & Jupps:
Established in 1689, French & Jupps proudly stands as Great Britain’s oldest maltster, steeped in centuries of tradition. Specialising in roasted malts, French & Jupps have been a trusted supplier to British brewers for generations. Their commitment to quality is unwavering, producing no less than 14 of handcrafted malts from British barley sourced within a thirty-mile radius of their Hertfordshire maltings.
https://www.frenchandjupps.com/
About Hukins Hops:
Hukins Hops is an award-winning hop grower located in the Garden of England, a region renowned for its hop-growing heritage. Their passion for hop cultivation spans five generations, and they produce a wide selection of over 20 classic British hops for both aroma and bittering. Their IBD award-winning hops are available directly to brewers of all sizes, with all Hukins Hops being carefully hand-selected, picked, and packed before delivery.
https://www.hukins-hops.co.uk/
Contacts:
James Marinos, French & Jupps: james.marinos@frenchandjupps.co.uk
Hayley Lewin, The Green Man: thegreenmanthriplow@gmail.com
Glenn Whatman, Hukins Hops: Glenn@hukins-hops.co.uk
Nick Tregidgo, BrewBoard: nick@brewboard.co.uk
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