St Austell Brewery is to launch its own Tribute ale hot air balloon.

Crafted by world-renowned balloon manufacturers, Camerons of Bristol, using over 1,350 metres of specially dyed fabric and taking up to 300 hours to produce, the epic balloon envelope is now finished and ready to take to the skies.

The unmistakable hue of Tribute purple will be seen across the ballooning season at a number of festivals and events before joining the 2016 Bristol Balloon Fiesta in August.