The Rural Ale Crawl (2007)

This six-part series on the traditions of ale making and drinking, visits some of the oldest breweries to the newest micro-breweries, exploring the rich landscape of local pubs and "free houses" that have historically acted as distribution networks, enabling some of the most diverse and creative ale making in the world. These films reveal the rich history, recent revival and hidden secrets behind "Real Ale" making that continues to be drunk in some of the oldest pubs in the world.