NEW Manchesterbrewery Ticketybrew (the label design mimics a ticket) is turning up in a range of bars across the city. Brewer Keri Barton gave up an acting career to pursue his dream of a small hand-crafted operation.
Only two beers are produced a Pale Ale and a Belgian Trappist-style Dubbel, both in bottled versions only. The first, made with British malt, American hops and Belgian yeast, combines an intrinsic bitterness with a delicate yeasty sweetness. Better still is the dark strong, Dubbel, which is spicy and fruity with a long, surprisingly hoppy finish.
To find out where to buy (and admire the design-led website) visit http://ticketybrew.co.uk. Expect to pay between £3.80 and £4.20 in bars for the 33cl bottles. Northern Quarter ale specialists Beermoth in Tib street stock them for £2.50.