Know Your ABCs, Verdant Mega Drop & Gravity Well Greats
H E L L O
C L A P T O N C R A F T
F A N S !
We're thrilled to be reporting once again on some truly top tier brews, though this week we're finally based at our under-construction Wood St depot, trialing all the logistics fun (having moved our webshop last weekend). And, to celebrate we've ordered in frankly too much beer... yes, even by our standards. We've got fun-loving legends like Alphabet, juice royalty in Verdant, and the return of some of our absolute favourites, Gravity Well. For all the online perusers there's something from every-hyped craft corner of the UK, including the likes of Cloudwater, Low Key, Vault City and Pressure Drop. We've also switched up our highlights section with all our store managers selecting their top picks heading through the doors this weekend. So scroll down for selections from Dig Brew, OIiver's Cider, Brick and more. But first, onto our headline act!
B R E W E R Y O F
T H E W E E K
A L P H A B E T
One of our most requested breweries ever, Alphabet have been making hop-forward, inventive beers since 2014. While craft beer can far too often lean into the self serious, this lot have doubled down on both drinkability and good humour. Though we're quick to praise their core range classics, this time we've brought them back with a twist. Here we have a quintet of specials that jump from the ridiculous to the righteous and back again...
Up top, we have not one, but two(!) spins on one of the GOATs, Juice Springsteen. The milkshake monster Moose Springsteen sees them jam pack the pineapple, mango, passion fruit, *deep breath*... guava and mandarin IPA with lactose and vanilla for a lush tropical dream, while Juice Springsteen Deluxe features triple the amount of fruit for all your beery five a day. Meanwhile, Dortumunder Lager Fußball Hipster brings a yellow wall of crispy calm in super pale, soft lager form. Eureka-hopped Pale Ale Archimedes provides the hoppy goodness with blackcurrant and citrus notes layered over a lightly sweet, malty base. Finally, they've taken Flat White, and have somehow made it vegan and more sessionable! Little Coffee Shop Of Horrors keeps all the creamy, silky goodnesss, but this time it's suppable for all...
Of course, we're offering double loyalty points on their ridiculous brews! You can join in store, or shoot us an email and we can do the rest.
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W I T H
V E R D A N T
Just where to start with this week's Verdant drop? Without wishing to overwhelm you there's sought after New England DIPA's like Keep Left and Fruit Car Sight Exhibition, plus piney West Coast wonder WE Are The People with Burning Sky. There's also returning faves like the umami, dank-bomb Even Sharks Need Water, as well as zippy, pale perfection in gooseberry-laden 300 Laps Of Your Garden. Kiwi hopped magic Random Rules returns, and we just had to nab a handful of their Bloom variant, RIP MF DOOM. A one-off edition, this celebrates the life of an underground hip-hop great, and is loaded with sweaty, pineapple-esque Mosaic for a suitably dank tribute. If you told us last year we'd be receiving seven fresh brews from the Cornish wizards in one week we simply wouldn't believe you... so we'll cherish these while they last!
G R A V I T Y
W E L L
G R E A T S
There's truly never enough Gravity Well to go around, which is no surprise really given how small an operation they are, and just how highly regarded they are. This time around Ben's been so kind as to slip us a trio of hoppy delights, including the return of the truly out of this world NEIPA Galaxies Apart. To counter, the unapologetically bitter Zantetsuken is just the kind of West Coast tonic we need. Refreshing and bracingly crisp, it's straight, clear gold. Pale Ale Wobbly Orbits completes the set, which sees in-vogue Strata hop utilised for bright lemon and citrus, with a floral tinge, all set against a beautifully pillowy soft, creamy body.
I N S T O R E
F A V O U R I T E S
T H I S W E E K
OSCAR, E5 - BRICK
Berry Sour - Jammy, mouthwatering sour fruited with their fave hedgerow berries.
DDH IPA Idaho 7 - Pungent pine & pink grapefruit feature in this delectable NEIPA.
Cellared Pils - Lagered for 8 weeks this dry & complex lager is crispy heaven.
HANNAH, N4 - OLIVER'S
Fine Cider & Perry Cans - Pure, wild apple & pear juice finally lands in cans!
Next Big Thing - Rich, tannic, naturally sweet keeved cider with a hint of a sparkle.
Pet Nat '18 - Fruity, light cider with a touch of funky orange & a clean mouthfeel.
MEL, E17 - MACKMYRA
Svensk Rök Amerikansk Ek - Inspired by the tradition of seasoning & preserving food by infusing it w/ juniper smoke this special edition of favourite Ek is then aged in fresh American oak for complex caramel sweetness atop thick peat.
DAVE, SW12 - DIG BREW
How To Cook A Wolf 3 - Intensely spicy, tropical fruit-filled NEIPA.
Cancun - Clean & crisp Mexican-style Lager hopped with zesty Lemondrop.
World Famous Portal - Dry Session Pale, w/ pineapple drinkability to the max.
ROB, SE23 - TWO TRIBES
Early Pop - Brewed with Corn, this Texas inspired Kolsch features crisp notes of orange, melon, strawberry & pineapple.
Human - Spelt Lager full of rustic flavour w/ a slight nuttiness & delicate black pepper from rare Slovenian hops.
FRANKLIN, NW5 - UMBRELLA
Apple - Thirst-quenching easy drinker made w/ a blend of British apples.
Rhubarb - Fresh, floral fruit with a hint of tropical tartness.
Ginger Beer - Cloudy, fiery effort, backed by rich molasses & sharp citrus.
W E B S H O P
H I G H L I G H T S
T H I S W E E K
️ CLOUDWATER ️
Chubbles³ : Enhanced - The final part of the juicy TIPA puzzle w/ The Veil.
I've Forgot My Name - Motueka & Sabro hopped, Pina Colada DIPA perfection.
A Single Act - Export-strength Stout infused with cacao and vanilla for IWD.
LOW KEY
Einstein-Rosen Bridge - BA Barley wine with choc & coconut from the rising stars!
VAULT CITY
Mango Session - Tropical tartness delivered by juicy alphonso mangoes.
Rhubarb Maple Pecan - Floral, sharp fruit w/ lashings of sticky maple.
Blackcurrant & Lemon Verbena - Puckering citrus fun wrapped in a suitably sherberty base.
PRESSURE DROP
Understanding Whole Systems - Soft, hazy, all Citra NEIPA, a future classic.
7 Crystals For Psychic - Ripe, dank & juicy DIPA - just the way we like 'em!
As always we've got more treats across our six locations and online, so be sure to give them a visit... Thanks for reading!