New Beers land at Brewpoint Bedford

A new range of compelling standout Beers with a true love story attached has landed at Brewpoint Taproom and Shop.

Inspired by Charles Wells's true love, Josephine, whom he married in 1872, the new beers pay tribute to the woman who was Charles' anchor and the reason why Wells & Co. has over 187 years of history.

On the launch of the Brands, Head of Sales and Brand Marketing at Wells & Co. Jonny Kirkham said: “We are absolutely buzzing to launch these new beers today and honour Josephine Wells, the wife of our founder Charlie, with our new brand identity. The importance of family, people and storytelling is central to the Brewpoint ethos and this stretches back to 1876 when were first founded in Bedford. It’s been a huge team effort to bring these beers to life and we hope beer fans from Bedford and beyond enjoy sinking a few.”

The Brands:

SUPERNOVA
HELLES LAGER / 4.6%

A modern take on our favourite style of German lager, brewed with traditional methods on our state-of-the-art brew kit. A lightly toasted malt profile and crisp finish is perfectly balanced with a zesty aroma from classic German and New Zealand hops. 

The story behind the name...

When Charlie met Josephine he decided to give up his sea-faring career and settle on dry land, to take her hand in marriage. Not every star can become a Supernova, but Josephine was his - it's her time to shine. 

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LODESTAR
PALE ALE / ALC. 4.0% VOL

An easy-drinking, crisp pale ale that is full of character. Expect bright tropical and citrus hop flavours on a light malt base, with a low bitterness. 

The story behind the name...

Charlie Wells brought back a starfish as a souvenir to remember his sea-faring days. This starfish sits at the heart of our Brewpoint logo. Charlie's path was guided by a different star when he met his own lodestar, Josephine - the love of his life. 

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FOGHORN
HAZY SESSION IPA / ALC. 4.3% VOL

An easy-drinking, crisp pale ale that is full of character. Expect bright tropical and citrus hop flavours on a light malt base, with a low bitterness. 

The story behind the name...

Charlie Wells brought back a starfish as a souvenir to remember his sea-faring days. This starfish sits at the heart of our Brewpoint logo. Charlie's path was guided by a different star when he met his own lodestar, Josephine - the love of his life. 

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ANCHORMAN
FRESH IPA / 4.1

A modern, fresh and fruity cask beer brewed using a blend of contemporary English ingredients with American late-hopping. This blockbusting beer begins with a gentle malt sweetness, leading to a lingering, bitter finish.

The story behind the name...

Josephine is the unsung hero of our story and the love of Charlie's life. In the same way, he was her 'Anchorman'. Charlie is central to our brewing story, a dependable family man with a visionary outlook. With Josephine by his side, the wind was in his sails and a family brewing business became firmly anchored in Bedford. 

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The Love Story

In the early 1870s, while Charles was on leave from the Navy, he met and fell in love with Josephine Grimbly.  Charles wanted to marry Josephine but her father did not think it wise for Charles to leave his daughter alone while he was at sea for months at a time. He told Charles that he would not give his consent until he had left the navy, and found another job. So Charles left the Navy and became a brewer. On the 24th September 1872, Charles and Josephine were married at Banbury Church, Oxfordshire. 

In 1876, Charles Wells bought the Horne Lane Brewery, situated on the banks of the River Ouse in Bedford, and 36 pubs at auction to establish the Charles Wells Family Brewery to provide beer for the local population of Bedfordshire.

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