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DOWNSTREAM is a collaborative brewing project utilizing cutting-edge technologies to allow consumers to verify the processes behind each brew. This chapter is brought to you by Hilden Brewery, an independent Irish brewery based in the heart of Lisburn in County Down.
Hilden Brewing Company was established by Ann and Seamus Scullion in 1981 in the courtyard of Hilden House the former home of the Barbour linen barons. Here the Scullions reintroduced into Ireland the tradition of a local brewery making beers of distinctive character and taste. Hilden is now the oldest independent brewery on the island of Ireland.
William Barbour established his thread mill at Hilden in 1824. Barbour Threads grew rapidly and by the end of the 19th century it was the biggest linen thread company in the world with offices and mills in many international locations. Its chairman at the end of the 19th century was Milne Barbour, grandson of the founder of the company.
Milne Barbour was a prominent figure in political and social circles and Hilden House was host to many famous people. A sister of Milne Barbour, Helen married Thomas Andrews, designer of the Titanic.They celebrated their wedding at Hilden House. Helen was not onboard the Titanic and later married Harland of esteemed shipbuilding company, Harland and Wolff.
Located in the outbuildings of historic Hilden House we’re still under their watchful eyes along with their brewery manager son, Owen and daughter-in-law, Jenny.
Downstream beers contain only premium quality raw materials – malt, hops, yeast, and water. Our Global Product Authentication Service (GPAS) technology allows us to verify your beer journey from barley to bottle, so you know for certain that what you’re drinking doesn’t just taste fantastic, but is real, honest to goodness independent beer, we've even thrown in some of the brew day pictures and packaging videos just for the fun of it.
Sustainability has also emerged as an important component of our everyday lives, directly shaping our daily activities from the products we purchase to the materials we recycle. This is something we are passionate about. That is why all of the left-over spent grain from Whitewater Brewery is recycled just one mile down the road with a local farmer after every single brew day. Please be conscious of our aluminum cans once consumed and place into recycling bins.
A collaborative mix of artisanal brewing methods honed by generations and the powerful spirit of today’s digital technology, every aspect of these quality craft beers have been carefully recorded and written to our traceability platform as a guarantee of transparency and authenticity for the consumer.
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