Batemans brewery is marking its 150th anniversary this year with a series of events and promotions.

The brewery is showcasing the achievements of five generations of the brewing family, which began with George Bateman in Wainfleet, Lincolnshire in 1874.

Stuart and Jaclyn Bateman are the present guardians of the brewing legacy, with Stuart and wife Rachael’s children Harri and Ed preparing to carry on the family tradition.

Today, Batemans is thriving, thanks in part to its survival, revival and development plan, instigated in March 2020 in response to the pandemic-related lockdowns and trading conditions. This plan has brought to fruition new pub acquisitions, beer development, brewing collaborations and a pub refurbishment programme.

Along with the new cask beer, Five Generation (5G) a 4.2 per cent ABV beer brewed with English hops Harlequin, Fuggles and Olicana and local malts, there will be a year of celebrations including a limited-edition bottled brew – Tradition with Ambition (7.8 per cent) which has been maturing for 10 years.

Batemans' new brewer, Buster Grant, is recommissioning the old Victorian brewhouse, which has been unused for 20 years. It is planned to be used for collaboration brews, starting with Blue Monkey and Buxton breweries.

Batemans MD Stuart Bateman said: “Brewing is the backbone of our business, and we are looking forward to brewing new beers and collaborating with other breweries.

“We are exceptionally pleased with all we have achieved over the last 150 years and look forward to celebrating our past, but also in taking this opportunity to shout about our new achievements, from our new and modern branding to our fresh approach, which will set Batemans on a solid footing for another 150 years.”

Pictured, from left, Harri, Stuart and Ed Bateman