Merlin Brewing Company - brewed for a magical taste



Sue & David Peart set up Merlin Brewing Company in September 2010, theming their award winning ales around Arthurian legend and conjuring up some great names for their ales such as Excalibur, The Wizard, Dark Magic and DragonSlayer to name but a few.

This family run business, based in Arclid near Sandbach produces up to 100 nine gallon casks of hand crafted ale each week, supplying outlets within a 30 mile radius of the brewery. And it’s a big thumbs up for their environmental credentials as the brewery has to be one the most environmentally friendly in the country, using only renewable energy generated from an array of solar panels and a wind turbine so you should certainly get that feel good factor when drinking Merlin ales.

David & Sue are clearly fastidious about the quality of their ale and go to great lengths to ensure each and every pint is as consistent as the last. Their strap line “Brewed for a magical taste” certainly rings true and I’m sure you’ll agree that their full flavoured ales hit the spot each and every time.

Over the next month we will be featuring ales from the Merlin Brewery so why not pay us a visit and enjoy some great ale, great food and great company.
Posted: Monday 23rd March 2015
ID: 2499 - 1296



Located in the heart of Cheshire, in the picturesque village of Warmingham, The Bear's Paw is a delightful 19th century character inn. This charming, yet stylish gastro inn is strategically placed between the major market towns of Sandbach, Middlewich and Crewe, and easily accessible from the M6, making The Bear's Paw the ideal base from which to explore the many delights which Cheshire has to offer.

At The Bear's Paw they take pride in their home cooked wholesome food, awarded for its quality with an AA Rosette dining award. They use only the freshest and most seasonal produce which is locally sourced wherever possible. The bar features six real ales from local micro breweries and a fantastic selection of renowned wines from around the world. With two open fires, reclaimed antique oak flooring and more than 200 pictures adorning the oak panelled walls, the inn has kept its traditional charming character yet with a stylish contemporary twist.

And if you wish to stop over, the luxurious boutique style bedrooms with exquisite decor and furnishings are the ideal haven for a peaceful nights rest. Providing you with total comfort in lush surroundings, all 17 bedrooms are en-suite and feature modern day amenities such as flat screen televisions, complimentary Wi Fi and media hubs.

Taking you back to traditional inn-keeper hospitality, the 5 star Bear's Paw Inn provides a warm and friendly ambiance making it the ideal place for you to truly indulge, enjoy and relax.