Colten Care residents to sample real ale in unique new partnership

Residents at Colten Care homes in Hampshire and east Dorset will be able to sample real ales thanks to a new unique partnership with Ringwood Brewery.

The Hampshire-based brewery will help activities organisers at 15 homes to lead tasting sessions. It will also provide tasting kits and samples to for beer festivals and a variety of other events held at the homes.

Speaking at the launch of the partnership, Paddy O ‘Driscoll, catering manager at Colten Care, said: “This is all about enabling our residents to continue enjoying the good beer they love in a safe, responsible environment. We have traditionally put a lot of focus on choosing quality wines and sherries – now we can give a further choice to those residents who prefer a good beer instead, whether it’s just a sip or a pint. It’s also nice for relatives and visitors who like a drink of beer.”

Head brewer Jeff Drew is excited about the new partnership. He said: “We think it is a great way for two local businesses to work together. Many people in care homes will prefer real ale to wine and so deserve the chance to have it brought directly to them.”