Brains Brewery has launched a revolutionary new brew called Boudicca, which set to captivate beer lovers with its unique blend of taste, passion, and history.
The 5% porter, created by 25-year-old female brewer Rochelle Pinto, is hitting the pumps at over 450 Wetherspoons pubs nationwide as part of their Spring Beer Festival on March 5th, marking the first step in what is expected to be an exciting journey for the ale.
Inspired by the fierce warrior queen Boudicca, known for her strength and resilience, this dark brown/black beer delivers a taste of roasted malts, dark chocolate, sweet caramel, with a hint of toffee.
Rochelle is a rising star in the world of brewing. She joined Brains as a Laboratory Technician in 2024 after studying an MSc in Brewing Science at the University of Nottingham, and has crafted Boudicca with a blend of locally sourced ingredients that produce a smooth, balanced, and refreshingly complex flavour.
Rochelle Pinto said: “Brewing has traditionally been a male-dominated field, so I wanted to create something that was not only unique in taste but also a symbol of the power and resilience of women in the brewing world.”
Brains Managing Director Nick Payne said: “Boudicca is a porter with a purpose – it brings both quality and character to the table. Brains is proud to support brewers like Rochelle, offering a platform to showcase their creations to beer lovers.
“I’m thrilled to see it now available in Wetherspoons pubs across the UK, where people can enjoy it and celebrate its creation. Beer fans are encouraged to raise a glass to the next generation of brewers and the legacy of Boudicca herself.”
Brains is more than beer in Wales. Having been brewing in Cardiff since 1882, the company is still owned by the descendants of Samuel Arthur Brain.
