Brewers in Rochdale teamed up to create a beer celebrating the town’s year as Greater Manchester Town of Culture.
The cask ale, named ‘Signo’, is a 4.5% golden ale, brewed with all British ingredients and described as having a sweet flavour with hints of peach and apricot, along with a gentle citrus vibe and a subtle herbal note to finish.
With a nod to Rochdale’s heritage, the beer’s name, ‘Signo’, was inspired by the town’s Latin motto featured on its coat of arms, ‘Crede Signo’, which translates as ‘Trust in this sign.’ The strapline ‘Confidence and trust in culture’ accompanies the name on pump clips and marketing, reflecting Rochdale’s year in the spotlight.
Councillor Sue Smith, cabinet member for communities and co-operation, visited the Wakey Wakey Brew Company in Rochdale to help launch the beer and meet some of the brewers involved, along with a representative from the Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA), Rochdale Development Agency, and Rochdale Business Improvement District (BID) who have supported it.
Brewers who joined forces to make the special edition beer are Wakey Wakey Brew Company, Twisted Mule Brewery and Tap House, Brid’s Cross Brewing, the Serious Brewing Company and Whitworth Valley Brewing.
