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Tucker’s<\/strong> & The Maltings<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The Maltings is an important part of Devon\u2019s Industrial & Agricultural Heritage. Built by Tucker’s<\/a>, whose origins go back to 1831 – trading as agricultural merchants, seedsman & maltsters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n


In 1898, Edwin Tucker\u2019s son, Parnell, choose a section of land next to Newton Abbot Railway station, for the erection of a new 60 quarter Malthouse that would become Tuckers Maltings. This comprised of two germinating floors, production machinery and two kilns at the far end of the building.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Work began on its construction in January 1900 and it officially opened for business on Monday the 5th November 1900. The final cost was \u00a38000. A further 50 quarter Malthouse, with three germinating floors and two additional kilns was added between December 1901 and November 1903.<\/p>\n\n\n\n


It is a testament to Parnell Tucker\u2019s vision that much of the machinery and methods from 1900 continued to be used for over 118 years until the Maltings ceased production in October 2018.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tuckers Maltings Beer Festival \/ SIBA Maltingsfest<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n


For over 25 years Tuckers Maltings has been the setting for the annual SIBA Beer Festival<\/a> which takes place every April. There are over 250 beers to sample as well as live music & food during the three day festival; it is now regarded as one of the top festivals in country.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Taphouse<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n


The idea to start the Taphouse came about over a beer (as most good things do). Richard and Jonathan were enjoying a few pints and contemplating life, saying how they would love to open a micro pub. Jonathan – as a director of Tuckers – began to realise the potential of The Maltings as a perfect venue to make their shared dream a reality. With a lot of planning and hard graft, the Taphouse was finally opened at the end October 2016 and run by the pair and their partners (alongside the day jobs).<\/p>\n\n\n\n


Not long after Sam, Jonathan\u2019s son, stepped in as Manager, and brought his vast knowledge of craft beers as well as traditional beers – having spent time working for Brewdog and Thornbridge breweries, before stints in a Brewpub in Australia and in the U.S.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The current manager Chris and his team are taking the Taphouse forward in a new direction, watch this space!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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