RAIG - DONNINGTON BREWERY

Thomas Arkell bought a 13th-century watermill in idyllic countryside in 1827, and he began brewing on the site in 1865. The millwheel is still used to drive small pumps and machinery. The brewery was owned and run by a direct family descendant, Claude Arkell until his death in 2007 when it passed to Claude's cousins, Peter and James from Arkells Brewery. Donnington supplies its own 15 tied houses and a number of free trade outlets. Bottle-conditioned beer is available.
The brewery is a member of the Independent Family Brewers of Britain (IFBB).

Donnington Beers

• BB (ABV 3.6%)
  A pleasant amber bitter with a slight hop aroma, a good balance of malt and hops in the mouth and a bitter aftertaste.
• SBA (ABV 4.4%)
  Malt dominates over bitterness in the subtle flavour of this premium bitter, which has a hint of fruit and a dry malty finish.
• Founders (ABV 4.0%)
  Straw coloured summer ale with Maris Otter, English Goldings and Willamette hops. Available in the summer months.