Having been in the heart of Stroud’s five valleys for 18 years, Stroud Brewery’s beer is now appearing in the heart of Westminster. Its award-winning, signature beer, Budding, is being served as a guest beer at the Strangers’ Bar in the Houses of Parliament. This is the first time one of the brewery’s organic cask beers has appeared in Parliament and is a key event in the Brewery’s activities for Organic September.
The guest appearance of Budding is the result of an official request made by Simon Opher, MP for Stroud, who is a long-time supporter of the brewery and its commitment to organic and sustainable practices. Greg met Simon in the Strangers Bar to mark the occasion and serve a pint behind the historic bar. Mr. Opher expressed his excitement at seeing the beer available to MPs, peers, and staff, saying:
“I’m delighted that I can get a pint of Budding here in Parliament. It’s a little bit of home in what can be quite a challenging environment. It’s also great to be able to help spread the message about the importance of organic and sustainable food. We have to do everything we can to tackle the climate emergency, and having organic beer from Stroud Brewery available here helps to keep that at the forefront of all our minds.”
It’s hoped that Budding on the bar will help make MPs aware of Organic September, the UK’s annual celebration of all things organic, from food and drink to cosmetics and clothing. Led by The Soil Association and UK Organic, the campaign promotes the benefits of organic products for health and the environment. Stroud Brewery’s involvement in the campaign underscores its dedication to organic brewing and sustainability.
Greg Pilley, founder & MD of Stroud Brewery, said:
“We are thrilled to have Budding featured in such a prestigious setting, especially during Organic September. As a brewery committed to sustainability and organic principles, it’s wonderful to see our beer representing these values in Parliament. We hope this will spark conversations around the importance of supporting organic and sustainable producers.”
Stroud Brewery has become a leading advocate for organic brewing, using only the finest ingredients to produce high-quality beers while minimising its environmental impact. Budding, named after the inventor of the lawnmower, Edwin Budding, is a pale ale with a delicate balance of malt and hops that has earned numerous accolades.
Its appearance in the Houses of Parliament is not just a win for Stroud Brewery but also for the growing movement towards organic products, further raising awareness about the crucial role sustainability plays in tackling climate change.
For more information on Stroud Brewery’s sustainability work, please visit www.stroudbrewery.co.uk.
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FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT:
Greg Pilley, founder & MD, Stroud Brewery:
Tel: 01453 887122; greg@stroudbrewery.co.uk
Caroline Aistrop, Green Spark Marketing
Tel: 07894 663436; caroline@greensparkmarketing.co.uk
NOTES TO EDITORS
Stroud Brewery was founded by its current MD, Greg Pilley, and opened for business in 2006 when mixing business with organic and sustainability was virtually unheard of. It was the first UK brewery to be certified as both organic and as a B Corporation – a global corporate mark for businesses which are meeting tough standards of social and environmental performance, transparency and accountability. Read more about how the brewery is reducing its environmental impact here.
As well as a wide selection of award-winning organic beers, the Brewery offers an extensive range of events in its taproom which welcomes anyone and everyone: from live bands and lego-building sessions for kids to board games nights, themed food evenings and bungee aerobics, the brewery prides itself in being family friendly, appealing to all ages and being a place for people to meet, share, grow, laugh and learn.
During the past 15 months, Stroud Brewery has won 24 awards:
- C2S SW Business Awards 2024
- Sustainable Business of the Year
- SIBA National Awards 2024
– LOL Gold in Session Lager Can category
- SIBA Awards Wales & West Regional Heat 2024
– Big Cat Overall Champion for Keg Beers category
– Big Cat Gold Award for Keg Stout & Porter (6.4% and under) category
– Easy Peasy Bronze award in Keg Non-Alcoholic & Low ABV category
– Budding Silver in Cask Pale Ales (4.4 to 5.5%) category
– Hop Drop Silver in Keg Pale Ale (4.5% – 5.5%) category
– Tom Long Silver in Bottle & Can British Ales (up to 6.4%) category
– Hop Drop Silver in Bottle & Can Pale Ale (4.5% – 5.5%) category
– Stinger Silver in Bottle & Can Speciality & Flavoured Beer category
- The Great British Pub Awards 2023 (presented by The Morning Advertiser):
– Best Sustainable Pub
- Brewers’ Choice National Awards 2023:
– Easy Peasy won New Beer of the Year Award
- SIBA Independent Beer National Awards 2024:
– LOL won gold for Best Bottle/Can Sessin Lager
- SoGlos Lifestyle Awards 2023:
– Best Lifestyle Business of the Year
– Best Pub/bar of the Year
- SoGlos Gloucestershire Business Awards 2023:
– Green Business of the Year
- Stroud News & Journal Community Awards 2023:
– Business of the Year
- SIBA Awards Wales & West Regional Heat 2023
– Light Organic Lager was category winner for Bottles & Cans Session Lager up to 4.4% ABV.
– Golds for Budding (Cask Pale Ales of 4.5 – 5.5% ABV),
– Gold for Hop Drop (Bottled and Canned Pale Ale of 4.5-5.5% ABV)
– Gold for Easy Peasy (keg beers in Class 1 up to and including 4.4% ABV).
- Taste of the West Awards 2023:
– Gold for Big Cat Organic Stout
– Silver for Budding Organic Pale Ale
– Silver for Easy Peasy Organic Session Ale
Organic September
For more information about organic production and organic September
Soil Association https://www.soilassociation.org/certification/marketing-organic/organic-september/
Organic UK
https://www.ukorganic.org/organic-september#
FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT:
Greg Pilley, founder & MD, Stroud Brewery:
Tel: 01453 887122; greg@stroudbrewery.co.uk
Caroline Aistrop, Green Spark Marketing
Tel: 07894 663436; caroline@greensparkmarketing.co.uk
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