A team of local breweries have come together in solidarity to brew a new beer together in lockdown.
Led by Rivington Brewing Co., the teams from Northern Monkey, in Nelson Square, Escape Brewery, based in Horwich/Westhoughton, Blackedge Brewery, in Horwich, Withnell's in Chorley, and Tin Head Brewery in Bradley Fold, have made a new pale ale called 'Close Quarters'.
The beer was brewed at Rivington Brew Co's base in Horrobin Lane, next to Rivington reservoir and have been packed into cans over the last week and taken to pubs across the borough.
Ryan Bailey, co-owner of Northern Monkey in Nelson Square, who were involved in the hands on making and packaging of the beer said Bolton and surrounding areas had built up a very strong beer brewing scene over the last few years, with this collaboration an example of the town's strength.