Contact

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  Shane Parr

  Who? – Director and big ideas.
  An Aussie by birth, but raised in NZ, Shane dreamed up the brewery plan, back in 2002. He’s still constantly thinking of greater things for Stonehouse. Responsible for adding ciders and lagers to our repretoire. He’s a stickler for consistency and perfection in the beers we create.
  Where found? – Pacing around the brewery, or feeding the bees
  Why brewing? – A dedicated home-brewer since his young teens
  What drink? – Station, Sunlander or Palliser Bay (and, sshhh!, the occasional glass of Aussie red)

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  Alison Parr

  Who? – Director and nitty gritty.
  Local lass and Shane’s reality checker, Alison keeps the bank balance in the black and is also chief taster.
  Where found? – In the office
  Why Brewing? – It’s so much more fun than working for a living
  What drink? – Sunlander or  Witbier, but doesn’t often say no to a Henstone G&T

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  Iain Reid

  Who? – Director & engineer
  With his Glaswegian roots, Iain is the canny money saver. His engineering genius, from the big projects such as the automated 4 head cask washer to the handy slots for mallets, is evidential all over the brewery.
  Where found? – The workshop
  Why Brewing? – Combining his technical skills with a love of beer is Iain’s dream job.
  What drink? – Station Bitter & a decent Beaujolais

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  Anne Reid

  Who? – Director and Stonehouse maintenance
  It’s been said that Anne never stops. She’s usually spotted with a spade, lawn mower, paint-brush or a plate of bacon rolls and occasionally with all 4 at once. Anne keeps the beer garden & orchard under control and full of wild flowers.
  Where found? – Turning over the hop compost
  Why Brewing? – We’re in a field, filled with chickens, dogs, sheep and grandchildren – Anne heaven
  What drink? – Stonehouse please! The least fussy one of us

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  Luke Jones

  Who? – Brewer
  Alright mon! Local lad Luke is rapidly learning how to drink real ale as well as brew it. We don’t like to mention the words ‘lager lout’, so we won’t . . .
  Where Found? – Hanging around the toilets, with a wrench in his hand, wishing he hadn’t mentioned his previous skills in the plumbing trade; or waggling his wellies out of an FV.
  Why Brewing? – He wanted to hang out with his mates
  What Drink?  – Prosecco might be his first choice, but Luke will happily knock back a Cambrian Gold or two!!

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  Kyle Maxfield

  Who? – Head Brewer
  Kyle heads up the brewing team; ensuring the consistency of our regular beers as well as working on our new ‘specials’. Not one to shout about his achievements, but Kyle was a superstar go-karter in his youth. He’s still a hobbies man; cycling, kayaking, climbing, footballing to name a few
  Where found? – Hiding in the fermenting room, planning his next hobby
  Why Brewing? – His mate Olly told him it was quite good . . .
  What drink? – Cambrian or Sunlander

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  Nigel Davis

  Who? – Drayman and Auctioneer
  Biker Nigel is definitely a man with the gift of the gab and happily supplies customers with all the Stonehouse spiel. His spare time is taken up with auctioneering and commentating at Crufts.
  Where found? – Flying around deepest darkest Shropshire in our van or, when the weather’s good, astride his trusty two wheeled machine.
  Why Brewing? – Why not?
  What drink? – Station Bitter or tea (well, he is driving)

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  Heather Hodgson

  Who? – Administration & chief phone answerer
  Heather’s excellent communication & organisation skills are utilised to the full in the brewery office, where she keeps everything (& everyone!) in order. Not one for idleness, Heather also spends her free time cooking up delicious cakes (brewery team love Heather), dog biscuits (Skip loves Heather) & batches of pickles & preserves for brewery tours.
  Where found? – In the office
  Why Brewing? – As a long standing customer, Heather fancied moving behind the scenes.
  What drink? – Off The Rails or nicely chilled Chablis.

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  Dan Mantell

  Who? – Brewery Worker & Trainee Brewer

  After years of travelling and studying Film Production, Dan has returned home to embrace a more peaceful way of life.

  Where Found? – In the laboratory restoring order to the chaos left by everyone else; or using his skills to capture the art of brewing on camera.

  Why Brewing? – Dan caught the brewing bug after a brief stint at 40ft Brewery in London.

  What Drink? – Can’t choose between Station or Cambrian and drinks both like water!

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  Huw Davies

  Who? – Drayman

  Still recognised as ‘the Advertiser photographer’, Oswestry’s local paper was where Huw (and various members of his family before him) worked for many years. Huw has swapped his camera for casks (which are slightly heavier, apparently) and is enjoying life on the road. He still shoots a fine picture or two, which is evident in many of our amazing promo shots!

  Where Found? – Behind the wheel of one of Stonehouse’s trusty transits, or behind the lens of a camera.

  Why Brewing? – A long time  supporter of Stonehouse, Huw fancied a change of scene and was keen to work for a small, expanding, local business.

  What Drink? – A fan of the lighter brews – Sunlander, Witbier or Zaffir are Huw’s favourites. He’s also quite partial to a Henstone Gin and tonic.