We’re bringing back beer classics to celebrate our 175th anniversary

Drawing on recipes from brewing books dating back to the 1800s, our 175th anniversary collection pays tribute to some of the most well‑loved beers in St Austell Brewery’s history. Alongside reimagined beers from our past and current core range – including a new anniversary ale named 1851 – each release has been carefully curated by our brewing team.

Classics such asAdmiral’s Ale (5% ABV), which was first brewed in 2005 to mark the bicentenary of Nelson’s triumph at Trafalgar, will return, alongside Trelawny (3.8% ABV), our best bitter named after Bishop Trelawny from Cornish folklore. The burnished copper ale is still fondly remembered by beer fans, and we’re delighted to bring it back.

The final release in our eight‑strong cask line‑up is Tribute Extra (5.3% ABV), the bigger sibling of our best‑selling Tribute pale ale. Brewed with Cornish barley and our signature Celeia and Willamette hops, this rich pale ale is bold, complex, and full of character – a true celebration of that little bit extra.

Our anniversary collection forms part of our wider programme of 175‑year celebrations, which includes commemorative events, special collaborations, and a renewed focus on our heritage pubs and regional roots.

Reaching 175 years is an extraordinary milestone, and it felt only right to celebrate by bringing some of our most cherished beers back to life. Our brewing archives are full of wonderful recipes – beers that meant something to the people who brewed them and to the communities that enjoyed them.

Revisiting classics such as Trelawny and Tinners reminds us how deeply our heritage runs, while giving us the chance to brew these beers with the quality and consistency made possible by modern techniques. As a team, we’re incredibly proud to honour our past while continuing to innovate for the beer drinkers of today.

The commemorative cask beer range will be available in our pubs and to order through our wholesale arm. Trelawny – the first beer in the series – will be available from March 30th.

For pubs wishing to stock our limited‑edition beers, visit: https://staustellbrewerywholesale.co.uk/.