I’m missing popping into a pub for a beer and a chat with friends, or grabbing a cooling drink in a pub garden at the end of a long walk. But this old brewery in Hertford gives me a smile even during lockdown – for its architecture not its beer.
The McMullen Brewery has restructured its business and become a small brewery on smaller premises, and this nineteenth century building is now being converted into housing. Not for the average purse, mind you – I see that a 4-bedroom house costs around £1 million.
Hertford Brewery, Hertford, March 2021
Copyright Debbie Smyth, 15 March 2021
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how marvellous they have stayed close to their roots and survived – clever board members
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Yes, and it sounds a more eco-friendly approach – more local
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I also love the architecture that you’ve shown us.
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Such a beauty on the outside, it’s hard to imagine the hard work that has gone on inside for almost 2 centuries
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The daily grind of an unknown number of men and women.
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Gosh – they must be such amazing homes. And yes, I wonder if each fridge is full of chilled beer for their residents!
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I bet it smells wonderful inside. Glad to hear McMullens are still around, they were on the verge of going under fifteen or so years ago. Had my first pint of Mac’s in the Red lion, vicarage Road, Watford aged 13!
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Tut tut! Yes there was a split at board level over how to move forward, I hear. I think a couple dropped out snd the company then went for the smaller brewery style.
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Fantastic looking brewery, Debbie 😃
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Must be a really fancy place to cost that much Debbie!
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A nice new destination for a brewery. Who would not want to live in the buildings of an old brewhouse ….. at least if it is affordable 😉
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I’m with you on missing meeting up with friends…..
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You and me both (the missing of meeting friends and sharing a pint or two with them).
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Despite having lived and worked in North London and having had friends in Hertfordshire I don’t think I’ve ever had a pint of McMullen’s.
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It’s known as Mac’s around here, apparently. Not a term I use or hear myself. And although it’s local it’s not one I ever seek
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That looks as if it will be a fine address. But maybe not for the likes of us.
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Indeed. They have wonderful interiors judging by photos online, but what a price. Part of it is due to walking distance to 2 train stations. But they are slow journeys. Even if I could afford them, I wouldn’t give up on my easy access to London and beyond!
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