Neptune – Liverpool

Neptune Brewery was founded in Liverpool in 2015 by Julie and Les O’Grady and has since become known for its creative, water-themed beers ranging from pale ales and IPAs to sours, milds and Kölsch-style brews. The independent brewery (now with its own licensed taproom) champions unfined and unfiltered beers inspired by the city’s maritime spirit and local community.

Mersey Pale – Pale Ale – 4.0%

A light, balanced pale, with notes of citrus and pine.

Low Tide – Small Pale – 3.3%

A sessionable small pale with plenty of peach, pineapple and passionfruit aroma.

Sea Of Dreams – Pale Ale – 4.2%

A soft, pillowy pale with big tropical vibes.

Bock – Bock – 5.0%

A rich, robust Bock with notes of toffee and sweet malt.

Kirkstall – Leeds

Kirkstall Brewery began brewing in Leeds in 2011 and is built on a passion for both historic Yorkshire brewing traditions and bold, modern craft styles, producing a wide range of cask, keg and canned beers from its state-of-the-art brewery and taproom. The brewery has expanded its influence in the local beer scene, continuing the legacy of iconic Leeds brews and incorporating brands like the former Leeds Brewery into its portfolio.

Canal Chase – West Coast IPA – 5.5%

A clean, crisp WCIPA brewed with Canada’s Smuggler’s Trail.

Mango IPA – Fruited IPA – 5.5%

Fresh, juicy mango adds exotic depth to this hazy IPA, hopped with Galaxy, Citra and Simcoe.

Nectar – Honey Pale / Braggot – 4.5%

A fragrant, moreish pale, using honey to boost the biscuity flavour of its malt bill.

Best Yorkshire Bitter – Bitter – 4.5%

A balanced, easy-drinking session bitter.

Wilde Child – Leeds

Established in Leeds in 2016, Wilde Child is a multi-award-winning microbrewery known for producing big, bold, flavour-driven beers that push boundaries and invite drinkers to think about what they’re drinking. From hazy pales to rich stouts, their diverse range has grown from garage beginnings to nationwide distribution.

Primitive Satisfaction – Pale Ale – 4.4%

A malty, bitter pale hopped with Mosaic & Amarillo.

Que Citra Citra – IPA – 6.2%

Dry-hopped with 18g/L of Citra, this is a huge juice bomb with lots of tropical flavour.

Brownie Hunter – Milk Stout – 4.9% (CONTAINS LACTOSE)

A chocolate brownie-flavoured stout, with added oats for body.

Glutinous Maximus – Milk Stout – 4.8% (CONTAINS LACTOSE)

Another of Wilde Child’s fabulous milk stouts, this time in the style of a Sticky Toffee Pudding.

Twisted Barrel – Coventry

Twisted Barrel Ale launched in Coventry in 2014, originally brewing tiny 60-litre batches and calling itself the UK’s first “pico-brewery” before expanding into a full brewery and tap-house at FarGo Village in June 2015.

It’s Kiwi-istmas – NZ IPA – 5.4%

A festive Hazy NZIPA, using a quartet of Kiwi hops.

Hello Sun – Pale Ale – 5.3%

A clean, crisp pale showcasing Idaho 7.

Call The Doctor – NE Pale – 4.0%

A creamy, coconut-ty pale with a hint of lime and stonefruit.

Taco – Fruited Sour – 5.2%

A great tropical sour with Apricot, Mango, Peach, Pineapple and Vanilla.

Only With Love – Lewes

Only With Love Brewery was founded in Lewes in 2020 and describes itself as a “wellbeing brewery,” producing a vibrant range of award-winning low- and no-alcohol beers, hop-sodas and kombuchas designed to suit a mindful, inclusive drinking culture, in addition to a range of modern, exciting Craft Beer.

Hoopla – Pale Ale – 4.0%

A soft, juicy pale with Motueka and Citra.

Dapper – Pale Ale – 4.7%

A hazy pale brewed with all English Hops – Olicana, Mystic & Godiva.

Squeeze – Kveik Pale – 4.3%

Kveik yeast amps up the fruit on this pale brewed with El Dorado, Azacca, Amarillo & Citra.

Banger – Helles – 4.0%

A classic Helles, with German hops for crisp bitterness.

RedWillow – Macclesfield

Returning again to Beer Club this December are Macclesfield’s RedWillow, again showing off their ability to brew fantastically drinkable beers in a wide range of styles.

Dreamless – NEIPA – 4.4%

A hazy, low-voltage juice-bomb, with Citra, Mosaic & Idaho 7.

Headless – Pale ale – 3.9%

A light, easy drinking and floral Pale.

Guiltless – Porter – 4.2% (CONTAINS LACTOSE)

A rich Salted Caramel Porter with plenty of malt complexity.

Raspberry Sour – Fruited Sour – 4.8%

A tart, juicy sour with lots of Scottish raspberries.

Rooster’s – Harrogate

Founded in Harrogate in 1993, Rooster’s Brewing Co. is a family-owned craft brewery celebrated for its bold, flavour-packed pale ales and award-winning beers brewed at its modern Hornbeam Park facility.

Easy-Going Assassin – Session IPA – 4.3%

A scaled-down version of Rooster flagship beer, Baby-Faced Assassin, full of pithy grapefruit hop aroma.

Little Hazy Assassin – NE Pale – 4.1%

A juicy, easy-going pale with Citra, Galaxy & Mosaic.

Mind Flayer – NEIPA – 7.4%

A big juice-bomb, packed with Galaxy, Mosaic and Nelson Sauvin.

Yorkshire’s Best – Best Bitter – 3.8%

A classic Yorkshire Bitter, brewed with British hops and malt.

Tūn – Chorlton

A new brewery, local to Manchester is Chorlton’s Tūn.  Formed by trained psychiatrist Richard Alston, they have been brewing some fantastic beers, and recently picked up a string of medals at the World Beer Awards.

Little Monster From The Id – Pale Ale – 4.0%

A soft, juicy pale with big stonefruit aromas.

Archetype – English IPA – 6.0%

A blend of influences, with new English hops on a malty, West-Coast base.

Daradach – Stout – 4.5%

A roasty, smooth Dry Stout with bags of coffee and cocoa character.

Lemondrop – Pilsner – 4.7%

A classic, Czech-style Pilsner, dry-hopped with Saaz, Lemondrop and Saphir.

St Ives Brewery – St Ives, Cornwall

Founded in 2010 in the beautiful seaside town of St. Ives, this brewery are starting to make a name for themselves further south, and are putting out some great beers in a variety of styles.

Hella – Pale Ale – 4.2%

A well balanced dry-hopped pale with notes of summer fruits.

Slipway – NEIPA – 5.0%

A juicy, soft IPA with lots of tropical stonefruit flavour.

That’s My Jam – Fruited Sour – 4.2%

A crisp, tart sour with over 200kg of raspberries added to the brew.

Mean As – NZIPA – 6.0%

A pithy, bitter IPA with Kiwi hops Nelson, Riwaka and Motueka.

Marble – Salford

Marble make their return to Beer Club this month, and remain one of the iconic names in UK Craft Beer.  Beginning in 1997 in the back of the legendary Marble Arch pub, they have had a literal who’s who of North West brewers pass through and go on to make waves at some of the finest breweries in the UK.

Magic Bus – Pale Ale – 4.6%

A fruity pale with Ariana, Calista and Mandarina Hops.

The 55 – Pale Ale – 4.0%

An easy drinking, clean and citrussy pale.

Every Street – Session IPA – 4.3%

A sessionable hop-foward beer with plenty of berry and pineapple notes.

Ginger – Spiced Ale – 4.6%

Dark, full bodied and well spiced, a real cult favourite.

Rigg & Furrow – Morpeth, Northumberland

An authentic Farmhouse brewery located in the Northumberland countryside, Rigg & Furrow use traditional and historic recipes to brew what they call traditional farmhouse beers – that is, made for thirsty farmhands!

Cosmia – Farmhouse IPA – 5.6%

A hazy, hoppy IPA brewed using Kveik yeast.

Turnstile – Pale Ale – 4.0%

A West-Coast inspired pale with crisp, bitter grapefruit notes.

Goldings – Lager – 5.0%

Described by the brewery as “somewhere between a British Golden Ale, a Czech Pilsner and a German Festbier”.

Fuggles – Dunkel – 5.0%

A rich, earthy dark lager brewed with Fuggles hops.

Mondo Brewing – Battersea

Mondo Brewing was founded in 2013 by Todd Matteson and Thomas Palmer, who moved from East London to Battersea to open their brewery in 2015. They’re known for brewing high-quality beers that blend traditional styles with modern creativity and global inspiration.

Road Soda – Pale Ale – 4.8%

Mondo’s flagship juicy, hazy New England Pale.

Little Victories – Session IPA – 4.3%

A sessionable little hop bomb, with plenty of passionfruit and citrus notes.

Sunny Dee – Fruited Sour – 4.5%

A nostalgic, tangy sour, tart and refreshing.

Yacht Rock – Fruited IPA – 5.2%

A classic malt profile is given a juicy boost from pineapple in this fruited IPA.

Triple Point – Sheffield

Returning this month are Sheffield’s Triple Point Brewing, showcasing their fantastic range of gluten-free Pales, NEIPAs and sours.

Heki – NEIPA – 5.2%

A smooth, juicy and full-bodied pale with notes of papaya, blueberry and pine.

Sun Dog – Pale Ale – 4.4%

A soft, fruity and clean pale with big citrus flavours.

Cryo Peach – Pale Ale – 4.2%

Triple Point’s core pale ale Cryo, with added peaches for body and juiciness.

Punch – Fruited Sour – 4.5%

A tart, sessionable sour with pineapple, orange and lime.

Atom – Hull

Founded in Hull by a team of scientists, Atom make excellent beer in a variety of styles, and operate two bars in Hull.

Nanogram – Micro IPA – 2.5%

A super-sessionable IPA with bags of lemon aroma and flavour.

Catalyst – Pale Ale – 5.4%

A thick, juicy and hop-forward pale with Citra & Mosaic.

Momentum – NE Pale – 4.5%

A soft, juicy NE Pale with low bitterness, hopped with Citra & Galaxy.

Beaufort – Irish Dry Stout – 4.5%

A rich, roasty stout with a subtle bitterness.

Titanic – Stoke-On-Trent

In operation for over 40 years, Titanic have been staples since day one here at the Epicurean.  Known all across the country for their dark beers, and now they are finally available in Nitro cans!

Anytime IPA – English IPA – 4.5%

A bright, citrus-forward IPA with a variety of New World hops.

Raspberry Pale – Pale Ale – 4.7%

A fruity, full-flavoured and refreshing fruited pale.

Plum Porter Nitro – Nitro Porter – 4.9%

The classic Titanic Plum Porter, now in nitro format. Silky smooth and very fruity.

True Stout Nitro – Nitro Stout – 4.5%

A classic Irish Dry nitro stout, with roast coffee and chocolate flavours.

Neighbourhood – Poynton

Returning once again to Beer Club are Poynton’s Neighbourhood.  With a focus on sessionable, juicy IPAs and the odd foray into stouts & sours, they continue to impress.

Chasing Hurricanes – West Coast IPA – 5.5%

A crisp, bitter and refreshing Westie with Citra and Centennial.

Some Kind Of Beautiful – Aussie Pale – 5.0%

A juicy, hazy hop bomb with bags of Vic Secret and Galaxy.

Naughts And Crosses – NEIPA – 5.0%

A soft pillowy New England IPA with plenty of tropical & stonefruit aroma.

Loch – Stout – 5.0%

A rich, decadent stout brewed with Golding for a bitter finish.

Lost Pier – Brighton

A new arrival for Beer Club, Lost Pier are a great addition to the brilliant Brighton Beer scene.  Focussing on hoppy, sessionable beer for everyone and have a great range, as well as two taprooms to drink it in if you ever find yourself in Sussex.

Beach Session – SIPA – 4.0%

A crisp SIPA with notes of passionfruit.

Paddleboarder – Pale Ale – 3.4%

An extremely sessionable pale with Mosaic.

Juicy Buoy – NE Pale – 4.8%

A soft, juicy NE Pale with low bitterness, balanced sweetness and a big Mosaic dry-hop.

Señor Refresco – Mexican Lager – 4.5%

A clean, crisp Mexican-style lager with the addition of lime.

Strangers – Linlithgow, West Lothian

Another new arrival for us at the Epicurean, Strangers is a brewery based out of Narrowboat Farm, deep in the Scottish countryside.  They focus on traditional, seasonal beer and actively try to brew “interesting, not wacky” beers.

Lone Goose – Pale Ale – 4.0%

A bright, hoppy pale with Mosaic, Simcoe and Bramling Cross.

Suntrap  – Blonde Ale – 5.0%

An almost Kölsch-like ale, lagered but brewed with ale yeast. Crisp and fruity.

Bramble Pie – Saison – 4.8%

A light, refreshing and dry Saison balanced with the addition of Scottish Blackberries.

Hearthside – Milk Stout – 4.4% (CONTAINS LACTOSE)

A rich, spiced stout with lactose for a creamy body.

Tiny Rebel – Newport, South Wales

Tiny Rebel are UK Craft Beer Royalty, and have easily become one of the most recognisable brands in the country.  Founded in 2012 by best friends Brad Cummings & Gazz Williams, they have gone on to be a real Welsh brewing powerhouse, with 2 bars and a seemingly endless range of flavour combinations in their beers!

Rebel IPA – Session IPA – 4.3%

An easy, crisp and smooth SIPA hopped with Cascade, Citra & Mosaic.

Stay Puft Salted Caramel – Pastry Porter – 5.2% (CONTAINS LACTOSE)

A rich, decadent porter with marshmallow and salted caramel.

2 & 8 – Fruited IPA – 4.3%

A pair of fruited IPAs brewed to celebrate the launch of new blockbuster 28 Years later – one with pineapple, the other with blood orange liqueur.

Otherworld – Dalkeith, Midlothian

Returning to Beer Club this month are Scotland’s Otherworld.  Since last appearing, they have gone from strength to strength, appearing on more taps and brewing ever more adventurous beers.

Augury – Japanese Pale – 4.3%

A japanese-inspired Pale Ale, brewed with Yuzu and Matcha.

Firebird – Australian Pale – 4.0%

An Australian-style hazy pale showcasing Enigma hops.

Phantasm – NZ IPA – 5.5%

A New Zealand inspired IPA brewed with lots of Kiwi hops and Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc grape skins.

Karkinos – Ginger Ale – 4.6%

A clean ale brewed with freshly grated ginger and aged briefly in Scotch Whisky barrels.

Brid’s Cross – Rochdale

A relatively new addition to the north Manchester Beer landscape, having on released their first commercial beer in 2022.  Brid’s Cross brew traditional style ales inspired by tales from mythology and folklore.

Under The Eildon Tree – WC IPA – 5.7%

An old-school West Coast IPA with assertive bitterness and a strong malt backbone.

Andraste’s Hare – Blonde Ale – 4.0%

A crisp and fruity summery blonde ale brewed with Target and Ernest hops.

Bolster’s Blood – Red IPA – 5.5%

A rich, fruity Red IPA with notes of toffee and pine resin.

I’m Already Here – Porter – 5.0%

A German style Porter, with hints of espresso and lots of complex dark malt.

Turning Point – Knaresborough, Yorkshire

Founded in 2017, and moved in 2019 from Kirby Moorside to Roosters’ old unit in Knaresborough.  Turning Point are fast becoming one of Yorkshire’s top craft breweries, consistently putting out fantastic IPAs, sours and stouts.

Disco King – Pale – 5.1%

A juicy, fruity pale with a clean malt base.

Dayglow Drift – Pale – 4.2%

An easy going tropical pale hopped with Olicana.

Reality In Motion – Australian Pale – 4.6%

A juicy pale featuring Aussie hops Ella and Topaz.

1895 Mild – XXX Mild – 5.5%

A warming Mild brewed with Five Points, adapted from a heritage recipe.

Duration – West Acre, Norfolk

Founded in 2017 by Miranda Hudson and ex-Brew By Numbers brewer Derek Bates, Duration have turned their farmhouse in West Norfolk into a haven for beer lovers who enjoyed expertly crafted pales, lagers and saisons.

Another Day Done – Pale – 4.4%

A bright, juicy pale with plenty of mango and peach notes.

Adventure Defender – Session IPA – 4.5%

A tropical SIPA with lots of citrus and stonefruit aroma.

Where The Buffalo Roam – Pale – 5.2%

A hazy, quaffable pale hopped with Krush, Nelson Sauvin and Simcoe.

Lekkerding – Grisette – 3.8%

An elegant, rustic Grisette – spicy, dry and flavoured with lemon peel & thyme.

Weetwood – Tarporley, Cheshire

Operating since 1992, but under new & ambitious independent ownership since 2014.  Weetwood have recently branched out from making some of the North West’s favourite cask ales into modern craft styles and very well-received English Single Malt whiskies!

Defector – Hazy Pale – 5.5%

A full-bodied, juicy pale full of tropical and citrus fruit.

Turncoat – NEIPA – 4.0%

A pillowy-soft and low-bitterness Session NEIPA.

Silverback – Nitro Stout – 4.4%

A roasty, smooth oatmeal stout. Nitro – pour hard!

Lemon Pilsner – Shandy/Radler – 3.4%

A blend of Weetwood Pilsner and lemonade – the ultimate summer cooler!

Bullhouse Brew Co. – Belfast

Starting in March 2016 as the brainchild of Craft Beer enthusiast Willy Mayne, Bullhouse slowly made progress in the burgeoning Northern Irish Craft Beer scene.  Moving into a huge, 6000sq ft unit in South Belfast in 2020, the brewery opened Belfast’s first permanent taproom in 2022 and since have spread their wings far and wide, despite existing in the most restrictive beer market in Europe.

Suds – Pale – 4.5%

A fruity, hazy Pale brewed with a large addition of oats in the grist for body.

Small Axe – Session IPA – 4.3%

A crisp, crushable SIPA with Chinook and Mosaic.

Keep Rollin – India Pale Lager – 4.8%

A clean and crisp lager with a big dry-hop giving a big citrus note.

Rolling Papers – Hazy IPA – 5.2%

A big dry-hop and a fruity house yeast combine for a real tropical vibe.

A Sheep In Wolf’s Clothing – Dunblane

Started in 2020 by ex-rugby player Matty Dixon, Sheep in Wolf’s Clothing moved to Dunblane from Falkirk in October of last year.  Specialising in session-strength beers, they have found a niche in the competitive Scottish beer scene.

Lumber Jill – WC IPA – 5.0%

An old-school West Coast IPA, with all the pine, citrus, and bitterness you would expect.

Cask Are You Were, Cask As You Are – Pale Ale – 3.4%

A fresh, hoppy pale with notes of mango, honey and marmalade.

Dark Nebula – Barrel-Aged Porter – 3.4%

Quite possibly the only 3.4% barrel aged beer we’ve ever seen at The Epicurean!  A complex malt bill, Belgian yeast and bourbon barrels do the business here.

Eisprinzessen – Hazy IPA – 3.0%

A light, refreshing IPA with notes of pineapple and citrus.

BrewBoard – Cambridge

Started in 2017 by Stuart Chambers, BrewBoard brew a truly diverse range of beers, from Red IPAs to Hefeweizen, IPLs to Hoppy Stouts.

Hammahed – Hazy Pale – 4.5%

A single-hop showcase pale featuring BB591.  Expect floral notes and grapefruit pith.

Ripchord – Pale Ale – 4.3%

A bitter, passionfruit-heavy pale with Mosaic, Citra and Cascade.

Smökevurks – Pale Ale – 4.0%

A well balanced pale, with zesty hops countered by caramel malt.

Cardinaldred – Red IPA – 4.6%

A fruity, maple-y Red IPA brewed with Mandarina Bavaria and Trident hops and balanced with Vienna Malt.

Abbeydale – Sheffield

Founded in 1996 in the city’s Antique Quarter, Abbeydale have become a true Sheffield institution.  Known for their fantastic cask beer, bold IPAs, rich stouts and mixed-ferm “Funk Dungeon” series, they provide for all tastes.

Moonshine – Pale – 4.3%

A beautifully well-balanced Pale hopped with Willamette, Delta, Chinook, Citra & Centennial.

Sheffield Rocks – Heritage Pale Ale – 4.1%

Made using all UK ingredients, and hopped with Pilgrim and UK Cascade.

Wilderness – New England Pale – 4.5%

A soft and juicy pale hopped with Amarillo & Nelson.

Restoration – Dark Mild – 4.0%

A smooth, malty Dark Mild with a hint of roastiness and a gentle bitterness.

Shiny – Little Eaton, Derby

Operating since 2012, then in the back of the Furnace Inn in Derby, Shiny moved to a purpose-built brewery in Little Eaton in 2015.  As well as operating their Shiny Tap, they brew modern beers and great cask ale.

Dolphin Milk – DDH Pale – 4.1%

Soft, hazy pale hopped with an astounding array of hop products: Citra BBC, Citra Dynaboost, Citra Quantum Brite, Krush, Nectaron T90 & Nectar Quantum Brite.

Happy Things We Should Send Into Space – DDH Pale – 4.4%

A juicy, crisp pale hopped with Mosaic, Talus & Sabro.

Wiki Wiki Wah Wah – WC IPA – 6.0%

A dry, bitter West Coast IPA, full of resinous pine and sharp citrus.

Double Damson Crumble – Fruited Pastry Sour – 7.2%

A huge, vegan-friendly pastry sour featuring 740g per litre of damsons.

New Invention – Walsall

Started in 2019 by Karol Kawecki in Bloxwich, New Invention brew a wide range of beers in their 30HL brewery.  From Hop-forward IPAs to big stouts and fruity sours, there’s something for everyone!

Spectral Static – New England Pale – 4.8%

A tropical pale starring Citra, Talus & Sabro.

Westbound – West Coast Pale – 5.6%

A bright, tropical-tinged West Coast pale with Idaho 7 and El Dorado.

Apple Pie Pale – Fruited Pale – 5.4% CONTAINS LACTOSE

A dessert-inspired pale with apple, vanilla, cinnamon and muscovado sugar.

Crème Brûlée – Pastry Stout – 5.3% CONTAINS LACTOSE

A rich stout with lots of caramelised malt flavours, vanilla and hints of chocolate.

Goodh – Indian Queens, Cornwall

Since appearing in Beer Club in 2022, Goodh have gone from strength to strength.  Local and National success has meant they were also able to revive iconic Truro brewery Skinners and now operate both breweries independently.

Tipitwitchet – IPA – 5.6%

A hazy IPA with notes of mango, grapefruit and lychee.

Restoration – Pale Ale – 3.5%

A nicely balanced pale with Simcoe and El Dorado hops.  Recent Gold winner at Taste of The West.

Gossamer – Session IPA – 4.3%

A crisp, light Session IPA hopped with Amarillo & Mosaic.

Pretty F**king Goodh – Milkshake IPA – 5.6% (CONTAINS LACTOSE)

A creamy, decadent Milkshake IPA with strawberry & vanilla.

Brewing Brothers – Hastings

Opening as a Brewpub in Hastings’ The Imperial in August 2016, Brewing Brothers have gone on to great success, expanding in 2021 with a dedicated brewery and taproom, and now operate a range of bars in Hastings and Folkestone.

MVP – IPA – 4.7%

Brewing Brothers’ flagship beer, with big tropical notes and a soft finish.

Reforestation – Pale Ale – 4.0%

A climate positive pale, using domestic hops Godiva and Olicana.

Low Tide – Pale Ale – 3.4%

A light, refreshing and juicy low-strength pale brewed with a rotating hop selection.

Pom – Fruited Lager – 4.2%

A crisp, dry lager with the addition of Chardonnay and Chenin Blanc grape skins from Tillingham Vineyards.

Farm Yard – Cockerham, Lancashire

Returning once again this month is Farm Yard. Focussing on a fantastic core range and a healthy line-up of specials, they are really pushing on as a brewery and continue to grow.

Oui Chef – Small Pale – 3.4%

A bright, sessionable pale with Strata, Azacca and Maui Nelson.

Lift – NEIPA – 4.2%

Brewed with Waimea, Vic Secret and Wai-Iti for International Women's Day.

Smoove Bitter – Nitro Bitter – 3.9%

A smooth, easy-drinking bitter using pale malt and torrified wheat. Pour Hard!

Smoove Dark – Nitro Stout – 4.5%

A velvety, rich stout with plenty of chocolate malt. Pour Hard!

Buxton Brewery – Buxton

A legendary name in the Northern beer scene, Buxton opened their doors in 2009 and since then have continued to build a reputation for exceptionally well made, forward-thinking beers that are still firmly rooted in tradition.

Wyoming Sheep Ranch – West Coast DIPA – 8.4%

A big, bitter beast of a DIPA, with plenty of citrus and pine.

Plead The Fifth – NEIPA – 4.5%

A fresh, tropical IPA hopped with Idaho 7, Cashmere, Citra, Crystal and Amarillo.

Right To Roam – Best Bitter – 4.2%

A fruity bitter made with English hops.

Mug Shot – Coffee Porter – 5.2%

A rich, robust porter infused with coffee from Buxton Coffee.

Round Corner – Melton Mowbray

Founded in 2018 in the famous Melton Mowbray market, Round Corner are fast gaining traction in their native East Midlands, racking up awards and proving that there’s more to Melton Mowbray than pork pies!

Steeplechase – Pale Ale – 4.4%

A balanced Pale with a blend of US, English and New Zealand hops.

Drovers – Session IPA – 4.3%

A crisp, juicy SIPA hopped with Citra, Simcoe and Mosaic.

Réunion – Witbier – 5.0%

A classic style Witbier, with orange peel, coriander seeds and pink peppercorns, hopped with Motueka.

Hopping Spree – West Coast IPA – 6.6%

A crisp, dry and bitter WCIPA with plenty of tropical notes.

Siren Craft Brew – Berkshire

Returning once again this month is Siren.  Still churning out great beer after great beer, and even last year collaborating with 20th Century Studios to release a beer for the Alien: Romulus premiere!

Sparkle – Pale Ale – 3.4%

A bright, sessionable pale with Citra, Idaho 7 and El Dorado.

Fractal Reality – Session IPA – 4.2%

An easy-drinking Idaho 7 session IPA, with plenty of tropical aroma.

Still Spinning – IPA – 6.8%

A punchy hop-forward IPA with plenty of bitterness.

Body Language – Stout – 4.0%

A classically robust yet sessionable stout brewed in collaboration with Madrid’s Cervecera Peninsula.

Blackjack – Manchester

Returning once again to Beer Club this month are staff favourites Blackjack.  They had a very busy 2024, launching their new branding and taking up residence in legendary Levenshulme craft bar Station Hop.

Five Alive – Pale Ale – 4.0%

A full-flavoured Pale, with a classic hop profile featuring Citra, Amaraillo and Mosaic.

Brace – Pale Ale – 4.5%

A crisp, light pale using an all-Noble hop bill, resulting in a herbal, grassy and spicy aroma.

Hurdles – DDH Pale – 5.5%

A tropical, juicy DDH Pale with NZ duo Nelson Sauvin & Nectaron.

All Angels – American Brown Ale – 5.0%

A well-balanced brown ale, with caramel malt alongside grapefruit hop character.

Cloudwater – Manchester

Another returnee to Beer Club this month is Cloudwater.  2024 was another great year for the Piccadilly brewery, brewing some fantastic beers and launching their seasonal Block Party festival.

Deeply – Pale Ale – 5.0%

A clean, smooth Pale brewed using 100% Hana malt and Lorien hops.

San Doku – Pale Ale – 4.0%

A soft, juicy pale hopped with Citra and Mosaic.

Mimosa Breeze – Fruited Sour – 4.5%

A cocktail-inspired sour, with blood orange.

Piccadilly Porter – Porter – 4.5%

A sessionable nitro porter with plenty of roasted character.

Sureshot – Manchester

Returning once again this month is Sureshot.  Still one of the most-highly regarded and well-pedigreed breweries in Manchester, they have really gone from strength to strength this year.

Fish In The Percolator – Pale Ale – 4.5%

A juicy, citrussy pale with Motueka, Rakau, Galaxy and new hop The Bruce.

Laugh Or Burn – Pale Ale – 5.0%

Dry-hopped with Mosaic, Citra and Eclipse for big mango and citrus aroma.

Lovely Bit Of Squirrel – NEIPA – 6.5%

A big tropical juice bomb, with plenty of that signature stonefruit.

Is That Your Final Answer? – Fruited Sour – 4.5%

A cranberry, raspberry and cherry sour brewed in collaboration with Bundobust.

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