FOOD + DRINK
CURIOUS BREWERY ACQUIRES WILD BEER CO
Award-winning Ashford-based Curious Brewery has added Wild Beer Co to its specialist portfolio of premium and award-winning beers , doubling the size of the existing Curious operation , where current production sees 5 million pints per year produced at the Ashford site ; with the potential to to over 15 million pints per year .
Commenting on the acquisition , Curious Brewery chairman Mark Crowther said : “ We are delighted to be collaborating with some of the original team from Wild Beer Co to maintain the original innovative and creative spirit of that business . Adding their delicious craft beers to our stable of award- winning premium brands , Wild Beer Co ’ s range fits perfectly alongside our existing portfolio , delivering a range of interesting and differentiated beers .
This new chapter for Wild Beer Co will bring some stability , placing the business on a sure footing . For Curious , this is an important step in our journey to become one of the UK ’ s leading brewers of specialist , premium beer , and ciders .”
Wild Beer Co ’ s portfolio – led by flagship brew , Wild IPA – will sit alongside Curious ’ s premium English lager , Curious Brew which is brewed with Champagne yeast , and its award-winning Curious Session IPA and Curious Apple cider .
STEAK LOVER ? # jointheherd . FOR A SPECIAL VALENTINE ’ S MENU
Already renowned for offering great steak , wine , cocktails , and service , herd ., the intimate yet social fine dining experience which opened to great acclaim on St Peter ’ s Street , Canterbury , last summer , has announced a special Valentine ' s menu and Tuesday 14th February opening to offer the perfect place for date night diners and steak lovers alike .
With its secluded cocktail lounge , the hide ., available for pre- and post-dinner bespoke Valentine ’ s cocktails and fizz , couples ’ can now secure a sought-after table for two in the atmospheric deep green and metallic dining room to enjoy a select three-course menu including the 5 * -rated chateaubriand sharing platter ( with a miso cauliflower vegetarian alternative ), for just £ 65pp , with an optional wine pairing available for an additional £ 45pp . To book , visit www . herdcanterbury . co . uk .
THE PERFECT PARTNER FOR VALENTINE ' S
Local holiday home company Bloom Stays have announced an exciting partnership with Kent ’ s finest cocktail mixologists , WildBox , to offer those staying in one of Bloom ’ s over 100 properties the opportunity to add a special ‘ Night In ’ Cocktail Box .
From a Folkestone French to a Chocolate Bomb and even a cheeky Love Juice , WildBox ’ s exclusive Bloom cocktail kits - which boast a host of locally distilled spirits and mixers including Greensand Ridge Gin , Copper Rivet ’ s vodka from Chatham and Canterbury Spiced Rum , will provide Bloom guests with all the ingredients and instructions needed to make six delicious cocktails .
Night In Cocktail Boxes are available for preorder from bloomstays . com for stays during February priced from £ 45 .
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