West Wales brewer launches new beer for Grand Slam week
The award-winning West Wales Brewer, Evan-Evans, has launched a new beer for the final week of the 2012 RBS Six Nations Rugby Championship. ‘Allez Rouge’ rather than ‘Allez France’ will be the shout across the bar for a light golden beer which has been specially-developed to celebrate the end of this epic rugby festival. Evan-Evans Brewery Chief Executive Simon Buckley said: “Allez Rouge is a fantastic new beer. “With the Grand Slam in sight, we decided to brew a new one-off beer that would reflect the end of the season and the hopes of the nation for a clean sweep. “This is a fantastic golden beer with rich malt palate and fruity dry hoppiness. “The brewing team in Llandeilo have worked hard to get this beer right and I believe that they have created a great new beer. “At 4.1% abv, this beer is very more-ish and will be enjoyed by everyone looking for a winner.” Mr Buckley said: “We have created a great beer. Now all we need is a great win for the red (the ‘rouge’) of Wales. “We wan...