A new ale designed for "easy drinking" has been launched by a Dorset brewer in partnership with television presenter James May.
The Spanner, a 3.8 per cent ABV cask ale brewed by Dorset-based Hall & Woodhouse, launches into all Hall & Woodhouse managed pubs and in James May’s pub, The Royal Oak in Swallowcliffe, from September 7.
Mr May, best known for his work on Top Gear and The Grand Tour, said: "The Spanner isn’t trying to be clever.
"It has a single purpose; to be a good, reliable British ale that makes you want to stay in the pub for another, and another.
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"If you want a beer that does more than this, you’re probably asking too much of it."
Brewed with British ingredients, The Spanner aims to offer a "simple, easy drinking beer," developed with input from Mr May during a tasting session at head brewer Toby Heasman’s home microbrewery.
Mr Heasman said: "It has been an absolute joy working with James May to develop The Spanner.
"James came over and we spent an afternoon trying different Badger ales, getting his input into what our new beer should deliver.
"We’re very excited to bring The Spanner to market across our estate of pubs, and of course it will be on tap at James’ own pub, The Royal Oak in Swallowcliffe."
Mr May became the owner of The Royal Oak during the Covid-19 lockdown in 2020, further cementing his connection to British pub culture.
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