Have you ever wanted to get a taste of what Thomas Shelby and the boys would have been drinking down in the pubs of Small Heath? If the answer is yes, you’re in luck. Born through a collaboration between Thornbridge Brewery and Caryn Mandabach Productions (creator, producer and official brand owner of Peaky Blinders) Shelby is a 5% India pale Ale, inspired by the kind of beer styles that would have been around in 1919.
India Pale Ale was developed in England in the late 19th Century and became popular amongst the East India Trading Co. It was soon discovered that the sulphate rich water in Burton upon Trent created a cleaner, crisp and bitter beer which continued to grow in popularity in the local area. Simon Webster, CEO of Thornbridge says, “We wanted to ensure we created something that the Peaky Blinders would have found on the bar at The Garrison and we think we’ve done just that”. ‘Shelby’ debuts at new Thornbridge and Co. Pub – The Colmore, in the heart of Birmingham on 20th February. Thornbridge will also be bottling Shelby which will be available next month.
