King samples beer at family-owned brewery in Burton Upon Trent. He also visited JCB headquarters in Rocester.
After the King made his pint, the owner asked if he’d taste it. The beer was a local brew called Gone For A Burton. It’s a traditional, medium-strength beer. The King joked he’d be in the wrong place if he didn’t. He raised his pint and wished everyone good health.
He then playfully offered the rest to the watching media. The brewery owner joined him and poured his own beer. It was an Imperial IPA. This type of beer first came from that town.
The owner then suggested they sample something stronger. Behind them sat a bottle of Spirit Of Burton. It’s a potent 41% spirit made from their IPA. The King took a sip and seemed to like it. He thought it was “supercharged”.
The King also went to JCB headquarters for their 80th birthday. JCB makes construction equipment. The factory is based in Rocester, Staffordshire. He talked to employees, families, and apprentices. He also toured the factory.
The King even helped put a tire onto a digger. The founder of JCB, Joseph Cyril Bamford, invented this digger. This visit marked the millionth backhoe loader made. These machines replaced shovels.