Dent Brewery Ale on Tap in the Commons

9.29.43am BST (GMT +0100) Wed 11th Oct 2006

MP Tim Farron pulling a pint of Aviator ale in the Strangers Bar today

Local MP Tim Farron sampled some Aviator ale from the Dent Brewery today in the House of Commons 'Strangers' bar. The ale is on tap as a guest ale in the Commons, a rare privilege that not many breweries achieve.

After drinking a pint, Tim commented:

"It is a pleasure to be able to bring Dent Brewery's beer to the Strangers bar in the House of Commons and I will be encouraging my colleagues to sample some Aviator ale.

"I was with representatives from the Kendal fire service today who having presented a petition to Downing Street took the opportunity to taste some Aviator ale themselves.

"I am delighted that Dent Brewery ales are being brought to a wider market, and this is a great opportunity to support a small local business. I hope I will be able to provide other local breweries with similar opportunities in the future."