Sales of Wychwood Brewery’s Hobgoblin beer rose by four per cent in the last year.

The beer, which is brewed in Witney, has been branded as the unofficial beer of Halloween by pub chain Marston’s.

Hobgoblin is the biggest real ale brand sold by Marston’s and the company said sales of premium bottled ales have risen by 30 per cent in the last five years.

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