FORT BARRINGTON, (1779- c. 1850).
In 1779 the southern entrance to St. John’s Harbour was strongly fortified by Admiral Barrington, who had defeated the French off St. Lucia in 1778. The fort is a giant semi-circular gun emplacement dominating the approaches to St. John's Harbour. It is placed upon a hill on the harbour’s southern side. The interior is interesting to explore, for found therein, are dungeon-like rooms and a powder magazine.
The ruin is also worth a visit. The magnificent views from this lookout are truly breath taking indeed. Fort Barrington was strengthened in 1790 to forestall attacks by French forces. Fort Barrington continued to play an important role in defense of the island until the second half of the XIX century (1801 -1900). A 300-foot hike to the summit (about 30 minutes) takes you up to an astounding view! It is well worth the effort.
ANTIGUA BREWERY
Welcome to the home of Waddadli Beer - the distillery located at Crabbs Peninsula. The brewery uses their own in-house desalination plant to provide fresh water. They also value to our environment, by participating in a refund program on returned bottles, in reuseable plastics.
All your favorites, Coca-Cola, Red Stripe, Carib and Guiness are produced under license at Antigua Brewery. Total output is well in excess of 50,000 hectoliters of fresh, high quality beer and soft drinks every year.
During your tour you will see how the process works - to the final product. And the best part... sampling of the final beverage, compliments of the Antigua Brewery.
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