by French & Jupps
The result will be a beer deeply rooted in their origins of the South East, using ingredients from the region, underscoring BrewBoard’s commitment to producing a lower carbon footprint beer, achieved by minimising transportation miles while exclusively using time-honoured British ingredients sourced exclusively from the region.
This collective spirit aims to weave a tangible connection from the South East back to the pint in hand, championing hyper-local sourcing as a testament to accessible quality. Beyond the beer, this initiative will raise glasses to the skilled hands that cultivate British crops and to the enduring heart of community that thrives within the walls of the great British pub.
The collaborative beer is set to launch at The Green Man in Thriplow on the 5th of July, and at the Groundswell Agriculture Festival on the 2nd and 3rd of July 2025, providing a beer that captures generations of brewing heritage, while offering a contemporary twist with bold, hoppy flavours built upon a time-honoured and distinguished malty foundation.
"The idea behind our 'full circle' collaboration is rooted in hyper-local eco-provenance. As we look forward to a more sustainable future, we're proving that by looking to our own backyards, we can harness a wealth of exceptional ingredients to produce an excellent beer."
"We feel that strong local partnerships are essential for thriving communities. We’re in the business of bringing people together and working with local growers and suppliers is an essential part of that, when we support each other, we flourish together."
"Seeing our time-honoured roasted malt, which we have been crafting from locally sourced barley with the same dedication to quality over centuries, contribute to a beer that embodies local provenance and community spirit, truly resonates with our long-standing heritage and values."
"At Hukins Hops, every hop is a labour of love — nurtured by hand, rooted in generations of British farming, and grown with care to deliver unrivalled flavour and quality in every beer. The 'Full Circle' initiative embodies our commitment to local provenance, contributing our British-grown hops to this exceptional beer."
About BrewBoard:
BrewBoard is an independent Cambridge-based craft brewery. In the few short years since they started brewing, BrewBoard have grown year-on-year and have an ambition to ensure that pattern continues while remaining fiercely-loyal to the main principle that was there at inception: to produce beers that we love and hope others will too!
About The Green Man, Thriplow:
Nestled in the heart of the picturesque village of Thriplow, renowned for its stunning daffodils, The Green Man has been a welcoming fixture for over two centuries, first opening its doors in 1822. For the past decade, this cherished establishment has thrived as a Community Owned Free House, deeply rooted in the local spirit. The Green Man invites all to become part of its rich history, offering fine food, quality drinks, and the warm, friendly atmosphere for which it has become so well-regarded.
https://www.thegreenmanthriplow.co.uk/
About French & Jupps:
Established in 1689, French & Jupps proudly stands as Great Britain’s oldest maltster, steeped in centuries of tradition. Specialising in roasted malts, French & Jupps have been a trusted supplier to British brewers for generations. Their commitment to quality is unwavering, producing no less than 14 of handcrafted malts from British barley sourced within a thirty-mile radius of their Hertfordshire maltings.
https://www.frenchandjupps.com/
About Hukins Hops:
Hukins Hops is an award-winning hop grower located in the Garden of England, a region renowned for its hop-growing heritage. Their passion for hop cultivation spans five generations, and they produce a wide selection of over 20 classic British hops for both aroma and bittering. Their IBD award-winning hops are available directly to brewers of all sizes, with all Hukins Hops being carefully hand-selected, picked, and packed before delivery.
https://www.hukins-hops.co.uk/
Contacts:
James Marinos, French & Jupps: james.marinos@frenchandjupps.co.uk
Mike Lewin, The Green Man: thegreenmanthriplow@gmail.com
Glenn Whatman, Hukins Hops: Glenn@hukins-hops.co.uk
Nick Tregidgo, BrewBoard: nick@brewboard.co.uk
It’s now mid-May, and our Winter Barley is really starting to show what it’s made of. As just a few weeks ago, these fields were only green shoots, and now the ears of our crop have just emerged.
Welcome to our virtual tour of French & Jupps Maltings, Great Britain’s Oldest Maltster, where since 1689 we have continued the journey of producing the finest grain, to produce our time-honoured roasted malts. The journey begins here, in the abundant fields of Hertfordshire, with our carefully selected barley.
Explore Liberation Brewery’s expert roasted malt selection and the evolution of beer styles with brewing insight from Pat Dean at the multi-award-winning Channel Island brewery.
We’d love to become part of your journey and for you to become part of our story.
If you are looking to create your project using the finest malt with beautiful flavours and aromas, please get in touch,
French & Jupps Ltd, Roydon Road, Stanstead Abbotts, Herts, SG12 8HG
Registered Company No. 00165116
To learn about the journey from field to glass and more detailed explanation of the malting process click below.
Proudly delivering outstanding quality and services for centuries to come.
We pride ourselves in:
Producing the finest quality speciality malts
Providing an inspiring environment for businesses to develop and grow
Supporting the community and local youth programmes
Family owned and driven by core family values.
We are: One team, supportive, honest, respectful and care greatly about our community, local talented youth and the environment.
French & Jupps Ltd, Roydon Road, Stanstead Abbotts, Herts, SG12 8HG
