A South Gloucestershire brewery has hired its first brewing apprentices in its 24-year history.
Bath Ales in Warmley, which is owned by St Austell Brewery, has recruited two people to take part in its two-year apprenticeship scheme.
Ella Jones, 22, and Rob Alder, 23, were singled out for their creative flair, desire to learn and passion for beer, according to the brewery.
The pair, who have both experimented with home brewing in the past, will be learning about the craft of brewing and helping to produce Bath Ales' drinks including Gem and Sulis.
The apprentices will also develop their technical knowledge by undertaking academic-based training sessions at Nottingham University.
The new course, which launched in February 2019, is the first of its kind in the 海角视频 and the duo will complete a Level 4 qualification - equivalent to the first year of a bachelor’s degree.
The course was founded by a group of brewers, including Bath Ales’ head brewer, Georgina Young, and the British Beer & Pub Association (BBPA).
Ella said: “It’s incredible. I feel so privileged to have been given this opportunity and be working alongside the Bath Ales team.
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"I’m looking forward to learning more about the art of brewing as well as visiting other breweries and hop farms across the 海角视频.”
Rob says that while the responsibility of his new role can "feel daunting at times" he is looking forward to broadening his horizons and skills.
The pair will report to Georgina, who oversees the brewing and packaging of Bath Ales’ beer brands.
She added: “It’s so important that we offer high-quality training opportunities and look to nurture the next generation of talent within the beer industry.
“Apprenticeships are a great foot in the door for people wanting to work in brewing, so we’re really happy to be able to offer this opportunity here at Bath Ales.”
Hare Brewery, which opened its doors in May 2018, can produce over 14.5 million pints every year – doubling Bath Ales previous brewing capacity.
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