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Wrexham Lager
Wrexham Lager is the UK's oldest lager brewery, first established in Wrexham in 1882 and still brewing in the heart of the city today. Visitors can stop by the brewery shop on St George's Crescent for freshly brewed lager, gifts and merchandise, or see behind the scenes on a guided tour.
ABOUT WREXHAM LAGER
Lager was first brewed in Wrexham in 1882, using a recipe that is now more than 140 years old. Wrexham Lager became one of the best known names in Welsh brewing, but the original brewery closed in 2000.
In 2011 the Roberts family brought the brand back to life, buying the name and returning production to Wrexham. The brewery uses traditional methods passed down through generations to make three lagers, and has won awards for their quality, including being voted Best Beer from the United Kingdom at the Frankfurt International Trophy competition.
More recently the brewery secured investment from Rob Mac, Ryan Reynolds and the Allyn family of Skaneateles, New York, through the joint venture Red Dragon Ventures, bringing new attention to one of Wrexham's proudest exports. Today Wrexham Lager is sold in the UK, North America, Australia, Japan, Scandinavia and Hungary.
WHAT TO SEE AND DO
Brewery shop: buy bottles, crates and kegs direct from the brewery, alongside pint glasses, mugs, clothing and gifts.
The lagers: Wrexham Lager (4%), Wrexham Pilsener (4.6%) and Wrexham Export (5%).
Brewery tours: guided visits behind the scenes are available as part of the Wrexham Taster half day tour on request.
Special releases: limited and special edition releases celebrating the brewery's heritage, available in the shop.
WHY VISIT
Few cities can trace their own lager back to 1882. A visit to Wrexham Lager is a chance to taste a piece of the city's history at its source, pick up a gift to take home, and meet the team behind a brand that football fans and visitors now seek out from around the world. Its city centre location means it slots easily into a walk around Wrexham.
GETTING THERE
The brewery and shop are on St George's Crescent, a short walk from St Giles Church and the main shopping streets. Wrexham General and Wrexham Central stations and the bus station are all within walking distance, and there are several pay and display car parks nearby.
For more of the area's drinks scene, visit Magic Dragon Brewery or Stone Circle Mead.
KEY FACTS
Address: Wrexham Lager, 42 St George's Crescent, Wrexham, LL13 8DB
Established: 1882; revived in Wrexham in 2011
Lagers: Wrexham Lager 4%, Wrexham Pilsener 4.6%, Wrexham Export 5%
Shop: bottles, crates, kegs, glassware, clothing and gifts
Tours: available through the Wrexham Taster half day tour on request
CONTACT
Website: wrexhamlager.com
Email: info@wrexhamlager.co.uk
Phone: 01978 266222
Instagram: instagram.com/wrexhamlager
FAQS
Is Wrexham Lager the oldest lager in the UK?
Wrexham Lager was first brewed in 1882, making it the UK's oldest lager brewery.
Can you visit the Wrexham Lager brewery?
Yes. The brewery shop is open to visitors, and guided brewery tours are available as part of the Wrexham Taster half day tour.
Who owns Wrexham Lager?
The brewery was revived by the Roberts family in 2011 and has since secured investment from Rob Mac, Ryan Reynolds and the Allyn family through Red Dragon Ventures.
Wrexham Lager
