Brewery Introductions and Tasting

The Stars of the Show

We would be nowhere without the help and support of our fantastic brewery partners, so we thought we would take time out to introduce a few of them to you. We have put together a great selection for our subscription customers and the beers

Lymestone Brewery

Situated in the grand surroundings of the old Victorian brewery Bents, owners Brad and Viv, ably supported by their trusty spaniel Sparky have a combined 25 years brewing experience between them. They produce a great range of beers including Stone Brood which is infused with honey from bees that live on their roof.

Monty’s Brewery

The only brewery in the picturesque Welsh county of Montgomeryshire, Monty ’ s is owned and run by Pam Honeyman, one of Britain ’ s few female brewers, or to give them their proper title, a Brewster. In addition to producing an ever expanding choice of draught beers, Monty ’ s also bottle 8 of their most popular brews and we ’ re delighted to stock their range.

Ein Stein 5.0% A fantastically light, pale continental style beer. Guaranteed to enlighten the palate.

Stone Faced 4.0% The perfect blend of hops and malts give brilliant pine and citrus hits.

Stone the Crows

5.4% Pours a lovely rich, deep brown colour with a nose of burnt treacle. Medium bodied with soft carbonation and a caramel finish. One to savour. Sunshine 4.2%

tang. Taste & SIBA Award Winner.

Mischief 5.0% A strong, golden bitter with punches of hops on the pallet. Very quaffable.

Old Jailhouse 3.9% This nut brown ale has a strong malty character with a nice hop bitterness.

Sambrooks

In 2006, if you had told owner Duncan Sambrook that he would be brewing beer at the oldest continually brewing site in the country (since 1533!) and as London’s oldest independent brewery (established in 2008), he would probably have laughed. If you get the chance, you must visit the newly developed Sambrook’s Tap at the Ram Quarter in the heart of Wandsworth.

Pumphouse Pale 4.2% A classic English style Pale Ale, slightly sweet and late hopped with Wakatu to give a light, floral aroma.

Wandle 3.8% Named after the river that flows past the brewery and their first ever beer, this is a multi-award winning Best Bitter.

Junction 4.5% Wandles bigger brother, with a higher ABV and a gentle sweetness, this Premium Bitter is brewed with Goldings and Challenger hops.

Williams Bros.

Launched in 1988, this brewery has gone from strength

recipe and the range has since expanded to include some classic beer styles and some brilliant innovations. To this day they have stuck to their guns & keep using the best local ingredients, malt & water to create high quality beers with true Scottish character.

Fraoch 5.0% Brewed in Scotland since 2000 BC, this traditional

peaty aroma. You are drinking a 4000 year old legend!

March of the Penguins 4.9% A creamy dark stout, deep chocolate in colour with a nose of roast malts. We picked up hints of orange zest in the finish

Joker IPA 5.0% Golden in the glass and fruity on the nose, this is a

cedar.

Redcastle

Set on high ground overlooking Scotland’s rugged north east coast, Redcastle was established by local farmer and award-winning Clydesdale Horse Breeder, John Anderson in 2016 to create a range of classic British ales. The team at Redcastle keep the whole production process inhouse; frombrewing to bottling and labeling, everything is done by hand.

Red Lady 4.0%

Pouring a deep ruby red, this traditional Scottish ale has a wonderfully malty taste with Victoria sponge and red berry flavours.

Cannonball 4.5% A lively IPA with a lot of fruity fun going on. Expect a profile of gentle citrus flavours with the sweetness of tropical fruit.

Crusader 4.0% There’s a lovely natural haze on this golden ale created by the bottle conditioning. We could taste digestive biscuits and Highland toffee.

Keltek Brewery

The award winning ales are a tribute to the heritage and history of the beautiful county of Cornwall. From humble beginnings in a small stable, Keltek is now based in Redruth and boasts its own bottling facility and estate of public houses. The family owned brewery remains committed to the age old traditions of brewing by hand with care and craftsmanship using whole hop flowers, British malts and hand-pitched yeast. Based a coin’s toss from The Royal Mint in Llantrisant, we came across Glamorgan brewery while attending an event at the Celtic Manor resort and as soon as we tasted Jemima’s Pitchfork, we were hooked on their beers. They recently picked up six medals at the SIBA awards 2020.

Magik 4.0%

Even Keel 3.4%

King 5.1%

A previous winner of the SIBA South West Champion Best Bitter award. A classic English ale, brewed with the perfect balance of hops and malt to create a truly satisfying beer.

Pours a wonderful amber colour with slight citrus hints on the nose and a surprisingly long finish for a beer of this strength.

A multi award winning premium ale. Medium amber in colour, it boasts an intensely hoppy aroma with a wonderful bitter feel.

Windsor & Eton

At Best of British Beer, we are continually adding to our list of brewery partners and we ’ re delighted to be working with Paddy and the team at W&E. Established in 2010 and situated just yards from the famous castle, they have revived a brewing tradition in the town that had seen a gap of 79 years since the closure of Burge ’s Brewery. Their local deliveries are still made by Tommy and Major, two wonderful Shire Horses.

Guardsman 4.2% A classic English best bitter. A copper coloured session ale with a tangy taste.

Knight of the Garter 3.8% Flaxen ale brewed with American Amarillo whole leaf hops with a citrus hit.

Conqueror 5.0% Rich, complex and very distinctive, but appearances can be deceptive. It looks like a stout but packs a massive hoppy hit to balance the roasted malt flavours.

Glamorgan

Jemima’s Pitchfork

Welsh Cake Stout

Cwrw Gorslas 4.4%

4.3%

4.3% A beautiful golden straw colour with an aroma of honey, melon and pear. Very fridge friendly, slightly dry and refreshing.

This is a dark beer with a real difference. The addition of oats and raisins to the brew gives a wonderful, rich, chewy flavour.

A traditional chestnut brown Best Bitter with a rich, buttery biscuit flavour and notes of caramel, toffee and dried fruits.

Long Man

The beautiful Sussex South Downs village of Litlington, famous for its chalk horse is also home to a multi-award winning brewery. Set in a converted flint barn, the team at Long Man brew with barley grown on the farm and feed the cattle with the spent grains. The majority of hops used are from local growers and the water comes from an aquifer beneath the chalk downs.

Best Bitter 4.0% A three time winner of the World Beer Awards, this is a classic English Best Bitter with all the multi, earthy taste you’d expect and a long, deep finish.

Old Man 4.3% A beautiful chocolate brown ale with a host of trophies in the cabinet. Incredibly well balanced with hints of cranberry, caramel and coffee in the mouth.

Long Blonde 3.8% The perfect session ale; a light, golden ale with a distinctive hoppy aroma. The use of locally grown Cascade hops give a lovely citrus flavour.

Woodforde’s

The Brewery was founded in Norfolk in 1981 and named in honour of Parson James Woodforde, an 18th Century clergyman who wrote lovingly of his passion for good food and great beer. Then Woodforde’s began life as a partnership between two home brewers and has grown into the award-winning it is today.

Nog 4.6% A supreme Champion Beer of Britain winner. It’s a deep ruby red ale with aromas of caramel, toffee and berry fruits. Medium to full bodied.

Volt 4.5% A great session IPA packed with US hops. A clean, clear amber body with a thin white head. Expect a mix of floral and pine aromas and a citrus mouthfeel.

Wherry 3.8% The proud holder of seven different CAMRA awards, this is a classic English Best Bitter. Clearamber, with a frothy head and an earthy bitterness.

Leek Brewery

Nestling high up in the Staffordshire moorlands, Adrian and the team not only create great ales, they also bottle beers for a number of micro-breweries. The names of the

to stock the whole range on our website. The beers are

sparkle and characteristic taste.

Stonehouse Brewery

Created by husband and wife team Shane and Alison Parr in the picturesque town of Oswestry on the Welsh border, this brewery produces a variety of bottle conditioned ales. Aussie Shane has developed a keen interest in British cask beer and has won a whole host of SIBA awards. Their beers are always very popular at The Ludlow Spring Festival.

Danebridge IPA 4.5% A mid strength traditional style Indian Pale Ale–aromatic and vibrant.

Hoppy Bitter 4.2%

Rudyard Ruby 4.8% Great in winter this ruby red ale has a warming malty backdrop, very smooth. Look out for hints of coffee and raisin. Station Bitter 3.9% A traditional amber coloured bitter, very quaffable with a perfect balance of malt and hops. Multiple SIBA award winner.

Ballast 4.4% This Porter pours a deep dark brown with a lovely tanned crown on top. Expect lots of chocolate and vanilla notes with hints of mocha and a sweet finish.

Cambrian Gold

4.2% Named after the railway line the brewery is on. A deep golden fruity beer with a subtle dry finish. One of their most popular session ales.

Lancaster Brewery

Launched in 2005, thus creating an end to the city being ‘dry’ this isn ’t just any old brewery. Having moved to wonderful new premises 2 years ago, they don ’t only brew award winning beers, they offer a visitor centre, guided tours of the brewery a restaurant and function room. Their labelling is very smart, with simple descriptions of their beer replacing characterful names.

Black 4.5% The epitome of a classic Victorian British stout. A rich, smooth ale that combines all theusual coffee and malty flavours with a crisp, fruity spiciness

Red 4.9% Another SIBA medal winner, it’ s a robust ale with a malt dominated body and spicy, fruity nose.

Blonde 4.1%

and a delicate biscuit overtone. The use of 4 hops gives it a lovely clean taste.

Coach House

Established in 1991 following the closure of the nearby Greenall Whitley plant, Warrington ’ s brewing heritage has been maintained by Head Brewer Neil Chantrell and the team. With over 100 years of brewing experience between them and a whole load of SIBA and CAMRA Awards, the future of real beer in this part of Cheshire is guaranteed.

Cheshire Gold

Blueberry Bitter

Gunpowder Mild 4.1% A great session beer with a citrus hop kick

5.0% One of our most popular speciality beers. The addition of fresh fruit gives a distinctive aroma and slightly sweet taste.

3.8% Very dark in colour with a robust full bodied, slightly sweet palate. Multiple SIBA award winner.

Backyard Brew House

Billing themselves as ‘The Best Brewery in Walsall’ doesn ’t really do justice to the beers that Austen and Mike produce from their base in The Black Country. These 2 young artisans continually push the traditional brewer ’ s boundaries with some innovative recipes and a clutch of awards to their name. Using the English Halcyon malt as a base for their recipes, the addition of American, Slovenian and New Zealand hops add the variety.

Blonde 4.1% A platinum blonde bitter with a dry, hoppy, crisp taste. Very moreish.

Jigger Stout 4.8% Very dark brown beer with a bubbly tan head and a toasted malt nose. The mouthfeel is rich and creamy with a lovely milk chocolate flavour. Gently carbonated.

IPA 5.0% The aroma is gentle citrus and tangerine.

a hint of malt. Light bodied with average carbonation. A cracking IPA.

Cheddar Ales

Opened in 2006 and nestling on the slopes of the beautiful Mendip Hills, just a stone ’ s throw from Cheddar Gorge, this microbrewery is going from strength to strength. Owner and Head Brewer Jem Ham insists

methods to produce a range of beers that will please both modern and traditional tastes alike. His beers are best described as ‘Simply Gorgeous ’ .

Gorge Best 4.2% This bottle conditioned best bitter has a distinguished malty taste.

Bitter Bully 4.0% A New World style bottle conditioned pale ale with a big citrus hop character.

Totty Pot 4.5% Very dark brown in colour with a foamy tan head. There’s chocolate, fruit cake and coffee on the nose while the mouthfeel is moderately bitter. Bottle conditioned for extra flavour.

Lakeland Brewhouse

The Lakelands Brewhouse, formerly Stringer’s Beer is based in the South Cumbrian market town of Ulverston. Originally launched by Head Brewer Jon Kyme, the business is now owned by entrepreneur Kirsty Ridge and the beers can be enjoyed in her chain of traditional pubs. Committed to sustainability, the brewery is powered by 100% renewable energy and the carbon footprint of all the employees is offset. In 1730, Samuel Allsopp was one of the first to brew the now world-famous IPA in Burton-on-Trent. Legend has it, that he created his very first batch in a teapot. From those humble beginnings Allsopp’s and Indian Pale Ale became synonymous, travelling all over the globe. It’s only fitting then that some 300 years later, Jamie Allsopp, seven times grandson of Samuel would bring the brand back to life.

Turbine Porter

5.1% Not as thick as a stout, but every bit as black! There’s a lot of chocolate and coffee flavour along with hints of fruit and nut.

IPA 5.5% With a hefty ABV, this IPA is true to the original style. The initial citrus tones are gradually enveloped by a gentle sweetness.

Bitter 4.2% A proper Northern Best Bitter. Pours clear copperwith a thin white head and a light caramel flavour. Great with your Sunday lunch.

Little Valley

Nestled high on the hills overlooking the picturesque West Yorkshire market town of Hebden Bridge, Little Valley is the brainchild of husband and wife team Sue and Wim. They met whilst cycling in Nepal and quickly realised that creating brilliant beer was a shared passion. Most of their beers are bottle conditioned which adds an extra dimension to their taste. Voted Scottish Brewer of the Year in both 2018 and 2019, they have come a long way since the company was founded in 2004 by Jo and Steve Stewart. Laying claim to be Edinburgh’s original craft brewery, they have created a brilliant line up of award winning beers. The custom built brewhouse offers a unique ‘Brew it Yourself’ craft beer kitchen – the first in Britain.

Withen’s Pale 4.2%

Dark Vale 4.5% Bright yellow in colour with a lovely frothy head and a nose of wheat, straw and flowers. Light, crisp and slightly bitter.

A lovely spice aroma of roasted malt and coffee lead to a delicious chocolate mouthfeel with hints of liquorice.

A proper, no-nonsense Yorkshire Best Bitter. Dark mahogany in colour with lots of toffee apple and caramel flavours. 80/- 4.4%

Hollyrood 5.0%

Edinburgh Gold 4.8% Originally brewed for ‘Diggers’, a legendary pub in the city, it’s a modern day Scottish classic. Rich auburn in colour with a slightly sweet finish

Cragg Bitter 4.2%

Allsopp’s

IPA 5.6% Brewed to the original recipe and designed to withstand the long journey from Burton to India, it’s the epitome of a traditional IPA.

Pale Ale 4.4% The red hand symbol was a guarantee of fresh, quality ale and this is a very drinkable pale beer, based on a 300 year old recipe.

Lager 5.0% In 1880, Allsopp’s were one of the first British breweries to make a German lager bier. Talk about being ahead of your time, we think it was worth the wait.

Stewart Brewing

Based on their IPA recipe, this beer is bolstered by the American Amarillo hop giving it a light body with citrus undertones. Perfect with grilled meat and vegetable dishes

Bottle conditioned for that authentic cask flavour, the aroma is citrus and soft fruit while the flavour is opal fruits balanced with sweet malt.