Beer from Derbyshire brewery Thornbridge among pub stock Aldi is selling to avoid waste - with prices starting at just 99p

Supermarket chain Aldi is selling off a range of reduced price beers, including one from Derbyshire’s Thornbridge Brewery, after buying pub stock to save waste.
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The initiative to help 13 breweries will see the beers stocked in branches across the UK, rather than being sold directly to pubs, which would have resulted in waste during the coronavirus pandemic.

One of those getting a helping hand is Thornbridge Brewery, based in Bakewell.

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Like many companies, they have been hit by the lockdown, with pubs across the country being closed.

Aldi is offering a range of pub stock at reduced price in a bid to cut waste.Aldi is offering a range of pub stock at reduced price in a bid to cut waste.
Aldi is offering a range of pub stock at reduced price in a bid to cut waste.

And now Aldi is selling one of Thornbridge’s beers at a special reduced price as part of their new initiative.

Thornbridge are also currently offering a January discount of 10 per cent off everything on their website, with a range of beers available for online purchase.

Julie Ashfield, managing director of buying at Aldi UK, said: “Lots of our favourite local breweries have been hugely affected by the pandemic.

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“As part of our commitment to supporting British suppliers, we’ve found a way to stock great quality and award-winning beers.”

When are the beers on sale?

The beers will be hitting the shelves from today (Thu 28 Jan), with the stock including a selection of golden ales, IPAs, bitters and traditional amber beers.

However, because they are under the Specialbuys range, they won’t be restocked once they are sold out.

What beers will be on sale?

The following 13 products will be available in stores from 28 January:

Spitfire Gold (500ml) from Shepherd Neame - 99p

Wild Gravity (330ml) from Bad Co - £1.49

Business as Usual (500ml) from Derby Brewery - £1.49

Shelby (330ml) from Thornbridge - £1.49

Snake Oil (330ml) from West Berkshire Brewery - £1.49

Brewgooder Moyo Juice (330ml) from Brewgooder - £1.49

Puffin Tears (330ml) from Harbour Brewery - £1.49

Dartmoor Jail Ale (500ml) from Dartmoor Brewery - £1.49

Old Hooky (500ml) from Hook Norton Brewery - £1.49

St Peters Best Bitter (500ml) from St Peters - £1.49

Pistonhead Haze Lager (330ml) from Brutal Brewing - £1.49

Tangle Foot (4 x 440ml) from Hall & Woodhouse - £3.99

Warsteiner (12 x 330ml) from Marston's - £8.99

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