St Helens-based leisure business behind newly-opened Cains Brewery

The pint was pulled at the newly-opened Cains Brewery.

It follows a multimillion-pound renovation at the site where Robert Cain first brewed his ales back in 1858.

The beer - which became known as ‘Liverpool in a pint’ - disappeared nearly a decade ago.

Cains became known as 'Liverpool in a pint'

But Mikhail Hotel & Leisure Group, which has led the Cains Brewery development in Stanhope Street, Liverpool is behind its return under a new management team.

The first brew to be ready is Cains Finest Bitter, a cask beer brewed to a traditional recipe.

Cains Lager will also be ready in around another week’s time and will be available to enjoy at all Mikhail Group venues across the North West, as well as the brewery’s tap room.

Situated within the the Baltic Triangle, the Cains Brewery has an industrial feel and is spread across three floors.

These are filled with Cains memorabilia and two private tap rooms, where visitors can turn their hand to pouring their own pint of Cains Lager.

Inside the brewery at Liverpool's Baltic Triangle

Andrew Mikhail, group chairman, said: “Cains beer is synonymous with Liverpool, I love the Cains brand with the vivid yellow logo.

“The beer they call ‘Liverpool in a pint’ has been missed by many since it disappeared almost 10 years ago.

"I feel incredibly proud to be bringing this iconic brew back to life and I’m sure that there are many real ale fans looking forward to enjoying that first pint of Cains this weekend.”

One of the old brewery’s most popular pints was Cains Raisin Beer.

The venue has an industrial feel

General manager and head brewer, Andrew Hayes, revealed it is set to make a welcome return.

He said: “The Raisin Beer was one of the best-loved beers Cains ever produced – and will be available very soon.

We are excited to bring the original recipe back to life for all to enjoy."

Inside Cains which is owned by St Helens businessman Andy Mikhail