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Wells & Co is toasting the birthday of founder Charles Wells with the launch of a new limited-edition 9.5% vintage ale, inspired by a former favourite from the brewery\u2019s archives.<\/p>\n

Old Bedford Ale celebrates \u201cthe heritage of the Bedford-based brewer and reflects the spirit of innovation and adaptability\u201d that has helped the independent family business thrive across five generations. <\/p>\n

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Revived as part of Wells & Co.\u2019s 150th anniversary celebrations, the beer pays tribute to both the company\u2019s brewing legacy and its hometown of Bedford.<\/p>\n

Founded in 1876, Wells & Co. has evolved through generations of change while remaining proudly family owned. Today, it operates over 160 pubs across the UK and France and continues brewing from Brewpoint, its state-of-the-art brewery in Bedford.<\/p>\n

Peter Wells, chief executive officer and great-great-grandson of Charles Wells, said: \u201cAdaptability has been the defining characteristic of this business since Charles Wells founded it in 1876.<\/p>\n

\u201cEvery generation has had to respond to new challenges, new opportunities and changing customer expectations. The ability to evolve while staying true to our values has been critical to our long-term success. For us, heritage isn\u2019t about preserving the past, it\u2019s about taking the values and lessons that built the business and applying them to a changing world.\u201d<\/p>\n

Originally brewed in the late twentieth century, Old Bedford Ale has been revived using 100% British malts and hops. The 9.5% vintage ale delivers rich toffee and burnt sugar notes balanced by a firm bitterness, combining a traditional flavour profile with an approach designed to appeal to today\u2019s ale drinkers.<\/p>\n

He added: \u201cOld Bedford Ale is a fitting tribute to our founder because it reflects something that has remained constant throughout our history. Charles Wells was Bedford\u2019s original entrepreneur and brewer, and more than 150 years later we\u2019re still brewing independently in the town he called home. <\/p>\n

\u201cRespecting tradition has always mattered, but so has being prepared to do something new. That combination of heritage and innovation is as important today as it was 150 years ago.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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