Parliamentarians from across the country are enjoying beer brewed right here in West Cumbria this week thanks to Whitehaven and Workington MP Josh MacAlister.
The famous Strangers’ Bar in the Palace of Westminster – a favourite haunt of MPs and Government Ministers after late night votes – hosts guest beers sponsored by MPs who want to champion local breweries.
Josh secured one of the prized spots for Tractor Shed Brewing, based in Seaton. Their Kellins’ Blonde is on tap until next week.
Tractor Shed owners Graeme and Rachel and their son Matthew joined Josh in Parliament this week to pull pints for the punters. Graeme said:
“We were delighted to hear that Josh had managed to get our Kessin’ Blonde into Strangers Bar in the Palace of Westminster and enjoyed watching him pull a perfect pint.
“It was great to discuss the difficulties small independent breweries have getting their beers into pubs that are often tied to a global brewery. This and other issues are affecting the viability of small breweries and the customers we supply so it’s good to know that we can count on Josh’s support.”
Josh said:
“I love championing local businesses and do as at every opportunity, so it was a great pleasure to get Tractor Shed Brewing’s brilliant beer on tap in Parliament!
“I want to see the fantastic craft beers produced at local breweries like Tractor Shed Brewing and Ennerdale Brewery in more pubs across Cumbria and beyond and our independent brewers have my full support in making that happen.”
Josh MacAlister MP 