Sales of Crooked River’s Cask Pale will raise vital funds to make outdoor adventure accessible for all.
A Cumbrian beer company, the Crooked River Brewing Co has announced a new three-year partnership with The Lake District Calvert Trust, a charity dedicated to enabling people with disabilities to experience the benefits of accessible outdoor adventure.
The partnership comes at a hugely exciting point in the life of the Lake District Calvert Trust. In 2026, the much-loved charity celebrates 50 years of making outdoor adventure accessible to all and Crooked River are the first business to announce their support in the milestone year.
As part of the collaboration, Crooked River’s Cask Pale will become the Calvert Trust Pale, with 10p from every pint sold donated directly to the charity. Over the course of the partnership, this is expected to generate significant funds to support the Calvert Trust’s mission.
The beer itself is a 3.4% easy-drinking pale ale made with Maris Otter malt and a combination of Magnum and Citra hops, delivering a full-on citrus and tropical fruit flavour. One of Crooked River’s core cask offerings, it’s designed to be an approachable, sessionable pint that now carries a purpose beyond the glass.
Fundraising Officer Cole Kelly from the Lake District Calvert Trust said:
“We’re absolutely delighted to be partnering with Crooked River on this initiative. The Lake District Calvert Trust exists to make outdoor adventure accessible to everyone, even those living with the most profound disabilities, and this partnership will not only help raise vital funds but also spread awareness of our work. It’s been such a pleasure to watch Crooked River expand over the past year, and it’s fantastic to see them now in a position to give back to the community in this way. By choosing a pint of Calvert Trust Pale, people will be directly supporting our mission — it’s a simple but powerful way for the community to get involved. We’re excited to see this collaboration grow and to celebrate the positive impact it will have.”
Phil Scholey of Crooked River Brewing Co added:
“We’re proud to dedicate our Cask Pale to supporting the Calvert Trust. It’s a beer we’re passionate about — light, refreshing, and full of flavour — and now it also carries a purpose beyond the pint. Our brand has always been rooted in what life is like here in Cumbria and its close relationship with the outdoors, so this feels like a perfect fit. By linking the beer to the Calvert Trust, we hope to encourage more pubs and customers to choose it, knowing that every pint contributes to an important local cause.”
The partnership will run for three years, with new branded pump badges carrying the Calvert Trust logo and a QR code linking drinkers to more information about the charity and how their pint helps.
In addition to being available at the Crooked River Tap in Keswick, beer lovers can look out for Calvert Trust Pale in the coming weeks at The Pocket and The Wainwright in Keswick, The Horse and Farrier in Threlkeld and The Bitter End in Cockermouth. Crooked River is also inviting other pubs across the region to get in touch if they would like to stock the beer and join the initiative.
As preparations continue apace for the 50th anniversary, the fundraising team at Calvert are keen to hear from other businesses who would like to explore how to support the vital services Calvert offer into their birthday year and beyond. Get in touch at [email protected]. For more information about The Lake District Calvert Trust, visit www.calvertlakes.org.uk.
