Wadworth celebrates 100 years of 6X at Wiltshire brewery

Wadworth marked the 100th anniversary of their traditional cask ale 6X on December 5, at the Brewery Tap and Shop in Devizes.

Managing director Toby Bartholomew and head brewer Andy Weaver both gave speeches at the event while samples of a special edition 6 per cent 6X were also available.

The first 6X was brewed on December 5, 1923, and the ale remains a popular pint in pubs across the country.

6X got its name from the marking denoting the strength of the drink on the barrels it was stored in, although the original 6 per cent ABV has since been reduced to 4.1 per cent.

The Folly Road Brewhouse (Image: Wadworth)

Its big anniversary comes at the end of a momentous year for brewers, who finally said goodbye to their historic Northgate Street site to open the Folly Road Brewhouse in September.

Marketing executive Alice Burnside said: “It’s been a fantastic year marking this incredible milestone in brewing history.

“There’s been the chance to win beer and merchandise by scanning a QR code on pump clips in our pubs, and we’ve had monthly competitions running on social media.”

Special edition 6 per cent 6X is available to enjoy in Wadworth pubs around the southwest.