A teenager who is not old enough to drink has become the UK's youngest brewer at just 17 years old - and he can't wait for his birthday next month to order a pint of his own beer.<br />Jacob Murphy became fascinated with brewing after he visited the Guinness Storehouse during a family holiday to Dublin when he was ten.<br />Two years ago he started working part time at the Fixed Wheel Brewery in Blackheath, West Mids., mixing up the hops and malt.<br />He impressed owner Scott Povey so much he has now been offered an apprenticeship, making him the UK's youngest professional brewer.<br />Jacob, from Quinton, Birmingham, said: "I just remember I really got interested in brewing beer after that trip to the Guinness factory in Dublin.<br />"I really loved all the smells and stuff and seeing all the barrels. It got me into it.<br />"When I was 15 I started emailing brewers near me and Scott replied.<br />"I did a brewery tour and did a few days experience to get used to the working environment.”
