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Monty Python star, Terry Jones, created what turned in to a pioneering microbrewery at Penrhos Court, when he helped finance a venture from Martin Griffiths, Richard Boston and Peter Austin. Shortly after the release of The Meaning Of Life, and flush with cash, the pub helped to kick start the real ale movement in the country. In the pub's opening year, the late comedy great poured several pints of Penrhos Ale over his head at a CAMRA beer festival. Visitors to the microbrewery would include names such as Mike Oldfield, having made his home at nearby Hergest Ridge, and the members of Queen, rehearsing what would become their legendary album A Night At The Opera. Trevor Owens tells the story, with current owner of the freshly renovated pub, Mark Bentham, at Penrhos Court. The pub is now named The Python's Arms as a nod to its longstanding connection to Terry Jones. Image credit: George Phillips/Mirrorpix/Getty
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