Batemans Yellow Belly

Description: Vanilla Beer - 4.0%

Newest Review: ... sister demanded that the business be sold to finance their retirement to the Channel Islands. A long and demanding battle ... more

... ensued to secure the ongoing independence of the brewery. A lesser man than George Bateman would have given up and sold out. The family intrigue that almost brought about the death of the brewery had an unexpected benefit of bringing Bateman’s to the attention of a wider audience than might otherwise have been the case. In the long-term it was responsible for expanding the consumer base beyond what might otherwise have been the case for a small brewery in Wainfleet, Lincolnshire. Bateman’s has since go...more

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Batemans Yellow Belly: Actually it's Yella Belly (430 words)
by - written on 01/04/01 (Very useful, 77 readings)
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Anyone who knows of the fascinating story of the survival and resurgence of Bateman’s will agree that it compares with anything that might have been dreamt up for Dallas or Dynasty. Bateman’s was founded in 1874 by the grandfather of the current Chairman, both of them going by the name of George. The founder George leased a brewery from one Edwin Crow. It was a great success and soon outgrew the premises. Five years later they moved the current location. In the 1980’s the still family owned and run business was nearly torn apart when the current George’s brother and sister demanded that the business be sold to finance their ... Read the complete review