Wrington-based brewery company Butcombe is launching into the shandy market.
The craft brewer worked with low-alcohol maker Shandy Shack on the drink - Tall Tales Tropical Shandy - a pale ale blended with mango and passionfruit.
The shandy is 2.8% and will be available in all of Butcombe's pubs across the south of England.
Bruce Rowland, marketing director, Butcombe Group, said: “We’ve really enjoyed working with the team at Shandy Shack, bringing Tall Tales Tropical Shandy to life.
"As drinking habits continue to change, it is vital that we adapt and innovate, keep ahead of trends, and make sure we’re offering our customers plenty of choice. It’s great to see shandy very much back in the spotlight."
Mr Rowland said the new drink was "perfect" for people looking to "sip mindfully" without missing out on flavour.
"Shandy Shack’s expertise in blending fruity flavours pairs effortlessly with the crisp, tropical hop notes of Tall Tales Pale Ale creating a shandy which is light, vibrant, and endlessly drink-able—your ultimate summer refresher, in fact some would say ‘summer in a glass'," he said.
Tom Stevens, co-founder of Shandy Shack, added: “This is our first draught collaboration with the brilliant brewers at Butcombe Brewing Co. We’ve taken the fruit lager format for a bit of a wander - think crisp, sun-ready refreshment packed with mango, passionfruit, and good intentions.
“It’s been a pleasure working with Butcombe Brewing Co to bring something a little different to bars across the South. Their brewing chaps made this an easy one to get excited about - and we can’t wait to see the pints flying out.”
In May, Butcombe reported "record" revenues for the financial year. The company's Jersey-headquartered parent firm, Butcombe Group, said its results for the 12 months to January 2025 were a "clear indication" of its "operational strength".
Revenues for the period were £149m - up from £144.4m the year previously - while full-year like-for-like revenue rose +7.8%.
