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Named ‘Dreamed a Dream’, after the classic folk song Dirty Old Town written by Salford’s own Ewan MacColl, the beer, a golden ale, is a very clean and light golden drink with a floral element coming from New Zealand hops giving a citrus, pine, and resonant flavour.  The aim was to capture the essence and spirt of the city.

Served regularly around 100 years ago, golden ale is a classic traditional British drink.  Jack Dixon, Head Brewer at Lark Hill, has crafted a traditional golden ale base with some creative additions to define the taste of Salford.

Jack said his approach was: “To do something that’s very inclusive - that’s very Salford. It’s the taste of Salford captured in a beer for the city.”

Jack’s inspiration was rooted in the classic beers served in Salford pubs for generations;  this golden ale is made with UK malt and hops to provide a strong traditional base, with US yeast and New Zealand hops to recognise Salford’s global reach as a vibrant city for innovation and creativity: this is a beer for Salford as it was, as it is, and as it will be.

Dreamed a Dream will be available on tap, exclusively at The Old Fire Station, and in cans for wider distribution and sale.  The branding and design on the can was part of a student project in the University’s graphic design course, and incorporates small graphical depictions of buildings, areas, and things from across the Salford city region, with the main base colour being the iconic Salford pink.

Jack talks passionately about this celebratory beer saying “The beer itself is perfect.  It’s very drinkable and is by no means a boring beer.  When you crack open the can and pour it into a glass, it’s very bright and the colour is lovely, it’s perfect.  It’s the kind of beer I like to drink, and with Dreamed a Dream I hope I’ve done Salford proud.”