ABOUT

COBBETTS

Cobbett’s is a small, independent Beer Shop since 2010, owned by Tim & Helen Sullivan. The Micropub opened in 2014

The shop is named after William Cobbett, a family ancestor, who was born in the “Jolly Farmer” in Farnham in the 1760′s.

Cobbett wrote a number of books, including “Cottage Economy” (1823), in which he gives the cottager information about how to brew beer. He deplored the growing practice of drinking tea (‘kettle slops’) and recommended that every cottager brewed and drank his own good beer.

Cobbett’s was born after Tim made a joke about having his own beer shop and Helen took him seriously.

"You never know what you can do till you try"

William Cobbett

COBBETTS

TEAM

TIM

Infamous for bringing a South London level of swearing to quaint Dorking, Tim refers to himself as the ‘Boss Guv Man’ while everyone else refers to him as the ‘Lairy Frontman’. Tim’s favourite pastime is spending long, leisurely afternoons in the pub, discussing the burning issues of the day and talking bollocks.

Preferred flavour profile:

Tim's favourite beers are IPA’s, the hoppier the better. He is often found wandering around breweries shouting “more hops”.

HELEN

Usually found glued to a laptop ordering funky and amazing beers, everyone knows Helen is the ‘real’ boss. When she manages to escape from the laptop and beer lists, she loves long dog walks in the Surrey Hills (followed by a pub lunch when possible) and issuing ‘to do’ lists (especially for Tim).

Preferred flavour profile:

Helen’s favourite beers are strong, chewy Imperial Stouts, particularly pastry stouts. She also loves pizza.

STEVE

The most hirsute of the team, it is rumoured that Steve grew his magnificent beard to keep warm during the many hours spent organising the cellar at Cobbett’s. He loves channelling his inner librarian whilst alphabetising labels and stock.

Preferred flavour profile:

One of Steve’s favourite beer styles is a Black IPA, preferably accompanied by a Pratchett book.

LORRAINE

Always smiling and laughing, everyone loves Lorraine. Happy rolling up her sleeves and getting on with whatever needs doing, chatting with customers, she is also the queen of the double entendre. Lorraine is the perfect antidote to anyone having a bad day.

Preferred flavour profile:

Lorraine loves hazy pale ales and chocolate stouts.

JAKE

Jake has a ‘proper job’ at a London Brewery but still has time to be our ‘Sunday man’. Keen on all aspects of Beer (drinking it, brewing it), he’s currently getting his qualifications including the Cicerone beer Sommelier course. Jake enjoys discussing beer over a few pints, preferably alongside some amazing street food.

Preferred flavour profile:

Jake's current favourite beer styles are ‘old school’ brown ales and crisp German lagers.

MOLLY

Widely known as ‘the nicest person in Dorking’, Molly
changed career last year from running a café to working at
Dorking Library. Missing hospitality, Molly is our new part-
time signing. True to her new full-time career, Molly and
Steve have bonded over alphabetising labels.

Preferred flavour profile:

Molly loves a fruited sour in the Summer and an old-school
dark ale in the Winter, but she’s also been known to enjoy a
wine or two (or three)

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