AFC Wimbledon hark back to history with own lager called 'Wimbledon 1889'

Cheers: manager Neal Ardley with brewery founder Mark Gordon
AFC Wimbledon

AFC Wimbledon have gone back to their roots with the launch of the club's own lager, called 'Wimbledon 1889'.

In partnership with the local Wimbledon Brewery, located a matter of miles from Kingsmeadow and celebrating their second anniversary since its relaunch, proceeds from the sale of the first 2,000 will go towards the club's running costs.

The '1889' date nods towards the year the original 'Wimbledon Old Centrals' club was founded, and when the original brewery, named 'Tower Brewery', burnt to the ground.

'Wimbledon 1889', described as "a light lager with a dry finish", goes on sale for the first time at the club's pre-season friendly on Friday, July 21, against Burton Albion.

"We like to think that the chaps who formed Wimbledon Old Central FC in 1889 would have been very familiar with the beer produced by the original Wimbledon Brewery," brewery founder Mark Gordon said.

"They played on the Common and the Brewery Tap in the Village would have been a very convenient stop off on the way home. Jump forward 128 years of twists and turns for the club and that association between Wimbledon Football and Wimbledon Beer is stronger than ever.

"Wimbledon Brewery is very proud of its association with AFC Wimbledon. It’s a sponsorship we aim to maintain and grow for perpetuity. Both Club and Brewery have a shared history and a bright future. It’s a beautiful thing."

Ivor Hellor, AFC Wimbledon's commercial director, added: "I would like to thank Mark and all of his team for the great work on Wimbledon 1889. What a name!"

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