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.
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