St Austell brewery and Toast have partnered to create a limited-edition beer in support of Plantlife’s No Mow May campaign.

Gardeners are encouraged to “say no to the mow” during May, in a bid to fight back against the decline of plants and pollinators such as bees and butterflies. Each pint of the beer sold will see 15p donated to the wild plant conservation charity.

No Mow May (4.5 per cent ABV) is a fresh and fruity golden ale crafted with UK Harlequin and Jester hops on a light base of Cornish Maris Otter barley and Toast’s own grist crumb.

It is a collaboration between Georgina Young, brewing director at St Austell, and Tom Wattridge, bread of operations at Toast.

The beer forms part of St Austell’s Cask Club series – a regular stream of limited-edition brews which are available in select pubs across the West Country.

St Austell head of sustainability Elle Sambrook said: “We care passionately about operating in a sustainable way for our environment. We’re excited to collaborate with Toast in support of Plantlife’s No Mow May campaign and to help it raise awareness about this very important cause.”

Tom Wattridge said: “We’re delighted to work with the team at St Austell which, like us, is working towards making our industry sustainable for generations to come. No Mow May is a fantastic cause, so what better way to support it and help spread the word than by raising a glass of exceptional beer while raising funds in the process.”

No Mow May is available in St Austell and select pubs across the South-West now, while stocks last.