The latest beer in a partnership between Castle Rock Brewery and Nottinghamshire Wildlife Trust stretching back over two decades is set to be launched at a special beer launch and quiz night at Nottingham’s Canal House pub on Thursday 29^th August.

The event will raise funds to support Nottinghamshire Wildlife Trust’s latest appeal and will see the launch of In the Meadows, a new beer brewed by Castle Rock Brewery.  The pale ale, which includes honey from the Poppy and Pint’s rooftop hives, has been brewed in support of the charity’s Meadows appeal, which aims to protect, restore, and sustain some of the county’s most important remaining wildflower meadows.

Across the UK, it is estimated that we have lost 97% of wildflower meadows since the 1930s, but here in Nottinghamshire, experts believe it to be as high as 99%.

The Trust which cares for nature reserves across Nottinghamshire and stands up for wildlife withing the planning system, launched a fundraising appeal to raise at least £10,000 to protect the meadows in its care, support habitat restoration – and to sustain the annual cycle of management which supports an array of species – including vital pollinators and ground-nesting birds such as the skylark.