St Austell Brewery Hicks Traditional Strong Cornish Ale

St Austell Brewery’s Hicks Strong Cornish Ale is a flagship product of one of the longest-running family breweries in the United Kingdom. Named after the brewery's founder, Walter Hicks, who established the business in 1851, this beer is a traditional bottle-conditioned ale known for its deep malt flavors and strong character.

The beer is brewed and bottled at the St Austell Brewery site in Cornwall, England. This location serves as the heart of their operations, maintaining traditional brewing methods while being modern enough to distribute products across the UK and internationally. The brand remains deeply rooted in its Cornish heritage, sourcing local ingredients where possible to maintain the flavor profile associated with the region.

Ownership of the brand remains within the St Austell Brewery Company Ltd family. Unlike many other historic British breweries that have been acquired by multinational conglomerates, St Austell has remained an independent, family-owned business for over 170 years, ensuring that its production and management stay within the United Kingdom.