Over the past year, 10p from every sale of the brewery’s Red Squirrel Ale has been donated to red squirrel conservation, raising an impressive £541.20 for the Red Squirrel Recovery Network (RSNE) project.

The 4% ale is brewed with UK malt and hops and was inspired by characteristics of the native red squirrel. Red in colour the roasted malts lend a hint of nuttiness, traditional Goldings hops bring flavours of orange and hedgerow berries, blended with Harlequin hops to give it a light and zesty finish. 

Based in a former lead smelting mill on the edge of the North Pennines, the family-run brewery is known for beers named after local wildlife and landmarks such as Golden Plover, Wagtail and Pennine Pale.

Mike Denbury, Red Squirrel Recovery Network Programme Manager says:

“We are at a critical point in the recovery of red squirrels across the UK. With grey squirrels now firmly established in many areas of the UK, red squirrels are vulnerable to extinction and without our efforts could be lost in ten years.

“I am delighted the country’s beer drinkers supported Allendale Brewery and our work by raising their glasses of Red Squirrel Ale and raising over £500 as we continue with our conservation crusade to keep red squirrels sitting on the branches of the region’s trees.”

Red Squirrel Ale is available in cask, cans, bottles and eventually pubs across the north of England to both on and off trade customers.

For more information about Allendale Brewery and its products visit www.allendalebrewery.com