Status Quo launch new ale
Rocking all over the world can work up a thirst – and members of one of world's longest-running rock bands have decided to release their own beer.
Francis Rossi and Rick Parfitt of Status Quo have announced a foray into the brewing business, and approached a Shropshire brewery to brew up whatever they want.
Their Dog Of Two Head ale, after the 1971 album of the same name, has been created by Hobsons Brewery in Cleobury Mortimer and will be officially released on May 18.
The beer will be available to buy bottled through the Spar supermarket and convenience store chain across the country, as well as on draught in selected pubs from July.
However, rather than bearing the Hobsons name, it will be labelled Status Quo's own brand, together with a cider called Down Down, after the band's 1975 hit single, which has been created by Herefordshire firm Celtic Marches for the rock legends.
Francis Rossi, lead guitarist and singer with the band since their formation in 1962, said "We know what we like. And I think we can all agree that we like these."
Chris Hewlett, the band's PR manager said: "The band have been involved in the brewing process and cider making right from the off, visiting the facilities, working with each of the relevant teams in choosing the individual elements that give each product their satisfying and refreshing quality.
"They even spent a day harvesting apples for the cider."