This summer is definitely the season of the sun-soaked beer festival with many taking place across the city centre and further affield. This month saw the return of the Nottingham Craft Beer festival with many local and international breweries taking part.
One local brewery fast gaining a reputation for its experimental and tasty beers is the craft beer company, Bang the Elephant. The brewery, located in Langley Mill, is run by friends and business partners Nigel Patton and Michael Shipman.
The duo started brewing on a small scale after learning they shared a mutual love of craft beer. The name of the brewery has a historical significance which is why it was chosen for the business. It is based on Victorian slang, Bang Up to the Elephant, which traditionally meant a job well done. The term originated in London in 1882.
