Brewery dedicates beer to hero fireman

Dunscar Bridge Brewery in Bolton has created a beer specifically for a hero fireman, who has had to retire after suffering horrific burns in a house fire.

Steve Morris was left with such severe injuries that he was forced to retire early from the fire service and the brewery has created Ste’s BA Set beer in his honour.

Morris invited over 100 former colleagues to his retirement party at the Brewhouse Pub in Astley Bridge, near Bolton to enjoy his new beer.

Mr Morris told the Bolton News: “Everybody said they had enjoyed the evening and they loved the beers and when I handed out my own bottled beers they were like gold dust — they all wanted more and I didn’t get to drink very much of my own beer.

“So when Dunscar Bridge Brewery said they would bottle some more for me I jumped at the chance.”

Managing director of Dunscar Bridge Brewery, Pat Kitchen, added: “We were delighted to produce this second batch of his own label bottled beer for Steve, who’s a very courageous man.

“Organising this for Steve is the least we can do. Recognising his achievements and outstanding contribution to the Greater Fire Manchester Service and the people of Bolton, in this small way, is an absolute honour.”

The label on Mr Morris’s bottled beer features the Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service crest and also includes information about the beer and the incident which prematurely ended Morris’s fire service career.

Morris was engulfed in flames when trying to rescue people from a house fire in Bolton in 2008. He suffered burns to 52% of his body and had all his fingers amputated. He also broke his elbow and damaged his spine and had to learn to walk again.