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13/10/2026

The Sunken Lane

Brewed to mark 110 years since the Battle of the Somme.

Available at the link in our bio or visit: www.battalionb**rs.co.uk

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Brewed with a purpose — to mark 110 years since the Battle of the Somme.The Sunken LaneScan the QR code on the can to di...
08/10/2026

Brewed with a purpose — to mark 110 years since the Battle of the Somme.

The Sunken Lane

Scan the QR code on the can to discover the story of the Sunken Lane on the opening morning of the battle, alongside the story of the Hawthorn Mine, with the historical write-up kindly provided by our good friends Hawthorn Ridge Crater Association.

Order via the link in our bio or visit www.battalionb**rs.co.uk

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Out of the archive this week, we have an emergency 1 Franc banknote from the First World War, issued in Boulogne-sur-Mer...
07/10/2026

Out of the archive this week, we have an emergency 1 Franc banknote from the First World War, issued in Boulogne-sur-Mer.

During the war, small change became increasingly scarce. Coins were hoarded, while metals were also requisitioned for am******on and military equipment. This created shortages of small change in towns across France, leading the French government to temporarily authorise local towns to issue their own currency, such as this note.

What makes this particular note especially interesting is that it was brought home by Lawrence Cookson of the King’s Own Royal Lancaster Regiment.

While serving in the Somme sector, Lawrence became a casualty suffering from frostbite. After recovering, he returned to the Western Front, only to be wounded again by shrapnel. Once recuperated, he returned to the front for a third time.

Fortunately, Lawrence survived the war and, afterwards, went on to become a signalman on the railways.

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WW1 & WW2 Artwork B**r CoastersThe WW2 coaster features our D-Day artwork, while the WW1 coaster features the artwork fr...
05/10/2026

WW1 & WW2 Artwork B**r Coasters

The WW2 coaster features our D-Day artwork, while the WW1 coaster features the artwork from The Sunken Lane.

Both feature the incredible artwork of the talented Tim Catherall, bringing our battlefield-inspired designs to life beyond the can.

ÂŁ3 each or 4 for ÂŁ10.

They’ll soon be available on our website, but if you’d like to get your hands on some early, just drop us a message!

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04/10/2026

On Friday, we had the pleasure of visiting RAF East Kirkby, home of Just Jane, the Lancaster Bomber.

We were fortunate enough to have a guided tour of the aircraft with two incredibly knowledgeable guides, giving us the opportunity to sit in each crew position and manoeuvre our way through the aircraft.

It was an extremely moving experience and really put into perspective just how difficult and dangerous it must have been for the men who took to the skies during the Second World War.

From the cramped crew positions to the sheer scale of the aircraft, it offered a small insight into what these young men experienced every time they climbed aboard.

The visit also served as great inspiration for a future brew — one that will remember and tell the story of the men who took to the skies.

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The Last Pint — 15% OFFUse code BREN15 at checkout for 15% OFF The Last Pint.Order via the link in our bio or visit:www....
01/10/2026

The Last Pint — 15% OFF

Use code BREN15 at checkout for 15% OFF The Last Pint.
Order via the link in our bio or visit:
www.battalionb**rs.co.uk

Our 1940s-style Mild Ale, brewed in remembrance of the servicemen and women of the Second World War.

Available until 10th October.

440ml | 4.5% ABV

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This week, we take a look at a piece of British kit from the Second World War.The British Lamp Electric No.4 torch.The L...
30/09/2026

This week, we take a look at a piece of British kit from the Second World War.

The British Lamp Electric No.4 torch.

The Lamp Electric No.4 was almost a direct copy of the German “Artas” torch used by the Wehrmacht.

It features red and green filters, which could be used by troops for reading maps at night, directing vehicles during the blackout and signalling using Morse code.
The torch also has a leather strap for attaching it to a soldier’s kit.

Sadly, this example has seen better days. Many surviving examples are beginning to show signs of rust and deterioration.

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The Last Pint — 15% OFF Our 1940s-style Mild Ale, brewed in remembrance of the servicemen and women of the Second World ...
28/09/2026

The Last Pint — 15% OFF

Our 1940s-style Mild Ale, brewed in remembrance of the servicemen and women of the Second World War.

Use code BREN15 at checkout for 15% OFF The Last Pint.

Available until 10th October.

440ml | 4.5% ABV

Order via the link in our bio or visit:
www.battalionb**rs.co.uk

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18+
Please drink responsibly.

A small personal item from the archive, but one that provides a fascinating insight into the journey of one man during t...
23/09/2026

A small personal item from the archive, but one that provides a fascinating insight into the journey of one man during the First World War.

A First World War silver cigarette case that once belonged to Captain Harry Baker of the 160th Brigade, Royal Field Artillery.

Harry served on the Western Front from January 1916 through to the end of the war. Inside the case, he inscribed the names of places where his battery had stopped during his time on the Front.

Among them are familiar names such as Armentières, the Somme, Ypres, Kemmel, Arras and Ploegsteert.

Interestingly, these places coincide with those recorded in the 160th Brigade’s war diary, providing a fascinating link between Harry’s personal record and the official history of his unit.

Sadly, I’m yet to find a photograph of Harry Baker.

Harry was Mentioned in Despatches and survived the war. He later lived in Nottingham, where he married and had children, before eventually emigrating to Canada.

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A b**r inspired by a battlefield location and the events that took place there, 110 years on.A French Farmhouse-style al...
22/09/2026

A b**r inspired by a battlefield location and the events that took place there, 110 years on.

A French Farmhouse-style ale brewed in remembrance of The Sunken Lane, the Hawthorn Mine Crater and the events of the opening day of the Battle of the Somme.

Featuring the fantastic artwork of Tim Catherall, with a historical write-up by Hawthorn Ridge Crater Association accessible by scanning the QR code on the label.

6% ABV | 440ml

Order via the link in our bio or visit:
www.battalionb**rs.co.uk

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