Steel City’s collab with Freigeist ‘Mein Herz Brennt’ is doing the rounds now after a launch in cask form at the Shakespeare winter fest. Sweet malt balances sharp acidity and fruity hops in this resurrection of the extinct Berliner Braunbier style. Also currently in the wild is the Reise Reise variant with the addition of … Continue reading Steel City Brewing
Triple Point have brewed their first anniversary special celebration beer. Aptly enough, it’s a Tripel, and if well received could be the first of many. This one will be ‘New World’ rather than Belgian in that they are using wonderfully aromatic Galaxy, Wakatu & Wai-iti hops to deliver passion fruit, peach, lime & vanilla notes. … Continue reading Triple Point Brewery
The former Hopjacker Brewery based underneath the Dronfield Arms pub has been taken on by a new business and is being launched as the Gravity Brew Co. At the time of writing a launch date was yet to be announced. Drone Valley Brewery are back up and running following flood damage back in November, the … Continue reading Brewery bits
A couple of limited edition brews from Acorn have hit the pubs this new year. King Creole is a 4.2% ABV pale golden coloured bitter brewed to celebrate music albums of the 50’s. USA Cascade and Crystal hops impart a floral, citrus grapefruit aroma. UK Goldings add a nice crisp bitterness. Krpan IPA (5% ABV) … Continue reading Acorn Brewery
Loxley Brewery have been busy brewing over the festive period, with the new Milk Stout at 5.0% ABV being the most popular hit over the Christmas. Named Black Dog, this speciality ale has a heart-warming face behind it – Charlie, our Black Lab brew dog. The beer also has a musical twist, and those of … Continue reading Loxley Brewery
A we near the end of crisp winter days and optimistically head for spring we have three cracking brews to help you on your way! Sleeping Beauty is a 5.3% Honey-sweet IPA made with enchanting English ‘Beata’ hops. These flowers impart subtle notes of honey, apricots and almonds. This English IPA is inspired by the … Continue reading Welbeck Abbey Brewery
As usual, there are a couple of monthly specials brewed for February: Liquid Weapon – A Golden Ale Brewed with pale and lightly toasted malts for a golden finish with just a hint of caramel. The blend of American hops give a balance of bitter and fruity flavours with hints of pine below the surface. Bête … Continue reading Kelham Island Brewery
This month, we’re looking forward to unveiling the first of a new artwork series for 2020, showcasing my personal favourite little piece of kit, our hop back! Originally our very first mash tun, and now used to ensure our beers benefit as much as possible from delicate hop oils and aromas that would otherwise be … Continue reading Abbeydale Brewery
As we ‘cheers’ our pint glasses to the new year, we have three cracking specials to chase away those January blues. Ernest George is a well balanced 4.2% ruby ale. Blended using traditional roasted malts we have created a deep ruby ale with distinctively bitter-sweet chocolate notes. British Bramling Cross hops provide a subtly blackcurrant … Continue reading Welbeck Abbey Brewery
Kelham Island will be kicking off the new year brewing a couple of monthly specials Gauntlet is a triple hopped refreshing ale, using only hops grown in the UK. Brewed with the addition of blood orange zest and fresh grapefruit. Which gives this beer an intense delicious tropical experience. Crimson Chaos is a full bodied American Red … Continue reading Kelham Island Brewery