Salcombe Brewery Co. is delighted to reveal that it will be supporting the RNLI by donating 5 pence to them for every pint of Lifesaver sold in 2019, the year in which Salcombe commemorates 150 years of having its own Lifeboat Station.

Owner of Salcombe Brewery Co., John Tiner, says: “We are committed to giving back to our local area and are thrilled to have the opportunity to support an important cause. Salcombe's first Lifeboat Station was established in 1869 so 2019 marks 150 years of saving lives. We are keen to raise awareness of the invaluable role that the RNLI has played in our community for the last century and a half and to raise funds to support them in the continuation of this work. In 2019, we will be donating 5 pence to the RNLI for every draught pint sold of our much-loved and aptly named Lifesaver.”   

Lifesaver (ABV4.8%) is a tasty bronze coloured ale which boasts a pleasantly malty flavour with a smack of citrus and orange peel. The initial citrus flavour gently fades into a subtle liquorice and toffee character with a floral finish. It is available on draught in bars and restaurants throughout the South West.

The Salcombe Lifeboat Station is operated by a team of 42 local men and women, 26 sea-going, 15 shore-based and 1 Lifeboat Medical Adviser. They have two boats, a 25 knot Tamar Class All Weather Lifeboat 'The Baltic Exchange III', and a 35 knot B Class Inshore Lifeboat 'Gladys Hilda Mustoe'. Mark Dowie  from Salcombe RNLI Lifeboat Station comments: “Our mission is to reach any casualty, in all weathers, within 10 miles of the station within 30 minutes of receiving an initial request from the Coastguard. However, the RNLI is a registered charity and relies on voluntary contributions and legacies to keep this service running as we receive no Government funding. We are thrilled to have joined forces with Salcombe Brewery Co.. Every penny that they donate will directly help us to save lives. We would like to say a huge thank you to Salcombe Brewery Co. for their generous support.”

Lifesaver is an extremely popular beer from the Salcombe Brewery Co. range, which includes Seahorse, Salcombe Pale Ale, Devon Amber, Shingle Bay, Salcombe Gold and  Island Street Porter as well as seasonal favourites such as Rip Tide, Christmas Tide and Stormwatch. For further information on Salcombe Brewery Co. please visit www.salcombebrewery.com email  contact@salcombebrewery.com or call 01548 854888.  Follow Salcombe Brewery Co. on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.  For further information on Salcombe RNLI Lifeboat visit www.salcombelifeboat.co.uk

Lifesaver is available on draught throughout the South West.

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Notes to Editor

• Salcombe Brewery Co. was founded by John and Gerry Tiner in September 2016. After 35 years of fun-filled family holidays nearby, John and Gerry moved to the area and soon discovered that the local area's favourite beer, Shingle Bay, might be under threat, so they decided to set up a new brewery and acquire the recipe.

• John and Gerry had a vision to create a company ethos of an eco-friendly, locally supportive brewery making a rich variety of mouth-watering beer. They secured investment both nationally and internationally by shareholders who shared the same sense of belief in the high quality of the beer.

• The seahorse logo behind the brand of Salcombe Brewery Co. is representative of the fact that the Salcombe estuary is one of the few places in the UK you can find the rarer of the two species of seahorse. Inspired by local surroundings, Salcombe Brewery Co. takes pride in its local roots, which is reflected in the branding. Unique, fresh and contemporary, the seahorse is a seal of high quality represented by the beers.

• Seahorse is an amber ale with a name which reflects the fact that the Salcombe estuary is a breeding ground for two species of seahorse.  This sweet and smooth ale has a gentle spicy hop character with hints of burnt toffee, caramel and a smoked malty finish (ABV 4.4%, 9g cask).

• Salcombe Pale Ale is a fresh, full-bodied and powerfully hopped pale ale.  Its orange, pink grapefruit and anise flavour raises a glass to Salcombe's 19th century fruit trade.  Dry hopped with Summit and Simcoe for a robust, complex beer that's bursting with flavour (ABV 4.6%, 30l keg).

• Devon Amber is an amber coloured classic best bitter from Devon. This easy drinking malt driven bitter has a dry, yet sweet aftertaste (ABV 3.8%, 9g cask).

• Shingle Bay is a delightfully easy drinking golden ale that has a pleasant fruity aroma and a subtle crisp bite. The use of the pacific gem hop adds a complexity to the aroma with notes of blackberry and spiced fruit (ABV 4.2%, 9g cask).

• Salcombe Gold is a light harvest gold ale with a long hoppy finish. Using some of the best hops the USA has to offer in Citra, Amarillo and Chinook. These hops result in a citrus driven aroma and flavour supported by hints of melon, apricot and peach (ABV 4.2%, 9g cask).

• Rip Tide is a deep chestnut coloured ale with a sweet chocolatey aroma and a hint of citrus fruit aided by the addition of orange zest. The use of torrified wheat and oats bring body and depth to the sweet malty winter ale (ABV 4.9%, 9g cask).

For further information, photography or an interview with either John Tiner, owner of Salcombe Brewery Co. or Mark Dowie from Salcombe RNLI Lifeboat, please contact:

Hayley Reynolds at RAW Food and Drink PR

Email:hayley@rawfoodanddrinkpr.co.uk  

Telephone: 07887 474 104