Forming part of its ‘Pendle Witches’ line up, the 3.9% beer joins existing numbers that include ‘Black Cat’, ‘Premier Bitter’ and ‘Blond Witch’.

The beer features Brewers Gold hops along with the ‘noble’ German origin Tettnang variety in an ale that has ‘refreshing fruity flavour, with a touch of citrus, flowers and rich peppery spice’.

Managing director David Grant explained: “White Witch has proved to be such spellbinding ale that we simply have had to keep bringing it back for extended seasons over the past couple of years.”

“At the end of our 150th year, and in time for Christmas, it seemed fitting to add it to our core brews.

It is wonderfully tasty, well balanced and satisfyingly refreshing beer- really bewitching ale that firmly demonstrates that there is still a healthy demand for easy drinking session brews.

“Blonde and golden ales are now popular through the year and White Witch is already our second top selling brand.

“We expect it to further spread the word nationally that we are brewing top quality beer in Lancashire with real provenance.”