The Chiltern Brewery

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Description

Founded in 1980, The Chiltern Brewery was one of the first of the "new wave" micro-breweries in England. Now by some margin the oldest working brewery in Buckinghamshire, the brewery has pioneered not only several new types of product with a unique beer relationship, but a revolutionary style of operation too.

This site is designed to give you a unique and, we hope, enjoyable insight into life in a working micro-brewery.

You'll find our beers, barley wine, hampers and the renowned "Chandlery" range of products in our on-line shop.
The ancient and revered art of the English brewer can still be found flourishing in the beautiful Buckinghamshire countryside. Come and see how real beer has been brewed for centuries with entirely natural English products. The tour guide will tell you how beer is made and invite you to sample the final products.

There are 4 types of tour - 3 group tours and 1 individual.
Group Tours
Tour only
�6.50/head Visitors are welcomed with complimentary drink and a lively introductory talk. The group is then taken on a tour of the brewery with all the processes explained on the way. There is time for further sampling and discussion and the full range of brewery chandlery is available in the shop.
Drayman's meal
�14.95/head The same tour can be made with the added attraction of a delicious Drayman's meal afterwards. The substantial, help-yourself buffet includes hot bread, a choice of the brewery's own cheeses, crisp a seasonal salads, hop-pickled onions and Old Ale Chutney. There is also barley wine fruitcake and unlimited tea and coffee.
Trencherman's meal
�16.95/head As the Drayman's but instead of the cheese buffet the brewery's brilliant bangers and mash and spiced onion gravy is served followed by barley wine fruitcake and coffee or tea.

Individual Tours
Tour only
�3.95/head These take place on certain Saturdays each month at 12 noon. Starting with a simple tutored beer tasting of the three draught beers. Visitors are then taken on a brief tour, returning to the shop where the full range of beers and other products can be sampled and enjoyed.
Simple lunch
�6.50/head Lunch must be booked in advance.

Tours are specially arranged by appointment. You will be sent a booking form and asked for a small non-returnable deposit. There are special rates for retired people and school parties. If you are driving or just don't drink beer, then soft drinks are available. There are five beers produced regularly.