8th B'Day Bonanza, Gravity Well & Wild Beer Collab Launches & Celebratory Online Sale!
H E L L O
C L A P T O N C R A F T
F A N S !
Welcome back everybody, we're overjoyed to say it's FINALLY the big day! That's right it's our 8th Birthday this weekend and boy do we have some reasons to be cheerful. Collaboration has always been at the heart of why we do what we do so we're delighted to celebrate in suitable style. And, up top we launch the first of two (!) with our headliners Gravity Well. In partnership with the Leyton legends we've cooked up the juiciest New England number imaginable, and our first ever DIPA at that in the 8% monster Once In A Blue Moon. To cap it all off we'll have the hoppy heroes down the Depot TONIGHT for a Tap Takeover featuring their freshest and finest!
Next up, we have our very special Blended Barrel Aged Sour, Pieces Of 8 with the Somerset superstars, Wild Beer. Some time in the making we're desperate to see what you think of this slice of English Lambic. Meanwhile, there's 8% off EVERYTHING on the Online Shop with code 'BIRTHDAYBEVS' all weekend so you can join in the celebrations wherever you are.
We can't believe we've reached this grand old age already, and with the equivalent number of shops now in place, it's been a rollercoaster for sure. We'd like to say a massive thanks to everyone who's supported us along the way by picking up a can or a bottle. And, of course, a huge shout out to our awesome team past and present, as well as our incredible suppliers we couldn't (and can't) do it without you. Now, onto the fun at hand...
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O F T H E
W E E K
Rising stars in the scene, Gravity Well have quietly set about making some of the finest, smashable, hoppy heaven in the capital. Having had them in the shops since close to their inception (back when Head Brewer Ben would hand deliver himself, in kegs only!) we've been long time admirers of the two-man team. Remarkably, they rarely grace all the shops simultaneously, though not for lack of trying. In fact, their hoppy hard-to-get hype juice is made in such small quantities the stars rarely align, and with an increasing reputation and impeccable craft, we're not really that surprised.
Consequently, when we consulted our Brewing Bucket List for our eighth Birthday, Gravity Well followed by making our first ever DIPA was at the top of the list - enter Once In A Blue Moon...
Having miraculously agreed to one of our wildest beery dreams yet, we set about forming a recipe to match our lofty ambitions. A gargantuan, multi-layered malt bill would help form the ideal foundation, so we opted for flaked and malted oats alongside wheat for a thick, creamy, and intense mouthfeel. Adding Citra Incognito and Mosaic T90 in the whirlpool (if we could bottle that smell on the day we would be rich) with a huge dry hop of Simcoe Cryo, Galaxy, and Mosaic we made sure it was all green magic from start to finish.
As a result, this is a maelstrom of dank, savoury aromatics combining with bright citrus juice upfront. Expect the full fruit punchbowl of flavour with candied tropical notes, alongside a brace of piney passionfruit, sticky-sweet pineapple, and all with a pillowy soft bitterness. We're truly not overstating it in saying beer this good only comes about Once In A Blue Moon...
Of course, we've got more than just DIPA decadence from the dream team. Dropping across the shops and online we have gluggable Pales in Omicron Persei 9 and Termination Shock. The former is a Citra and Simcoe stunner while the latter is all Nelson Sauvin-infused zingy gooseberry goodness. In addition, there's a smattering of their zippy West Coast Pale Surface Detail, Session slammer Cosmic Dust, and tantalising tart, Endymion dotted across our spots.
As ever, we've got double loyalty points in-store on everything Gravity Well with 10% off 6 or more online throughout the week. So, what better time to reach for the suds stars?
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J O I N U S A T
T H E D E P O T
That's right - to celebrate the launch of our hoppy heavyweight we're thrilled to have Gravity Well down Wood St way TONIGHT for a sumptuous showcase of their talents. Kicking off from 7pm we'll have a quintet of belters pouring including our collab DIPA, Once In A Blue Moon, their core range cracker Galaxies Apart, as well as Surface Detail, Omicron Persei 9, and finally The Abomination, a ludicrous strawberry and vanilla IPA. To say we've got you covered for juice firepower is perhaps an understatement, though you'll be pleased to know we also have Yard Sale Pizza and Spicebox available with free delivery to help keep you sustained. We can't wait to see some of you down there!
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O F 8
L A U N C H E S !
Yes, we're delighted to announce the yin to our DIPA yang and debut one of our most elaborate and daring collaborations to date, Pieces Of 8. Teaming up with the Sour sorcerers themselves Wild Beer, we blended an 8 barrel banger, with 8 people for 8 hours on the 8th of February to celebrate our 8th Birthday! Opting for beers once housed in European wine and bourbon oak casks we were fortunate enough to select ourselves some of their most acclaimed beers such as the annual Coolship release, Amuse Cherry and Fruitbooter, finally adding the finishing touch of Sourbeast, an infinitely complex Sour Stout no longer produced by the brewery that just blew us away on the day.
Offering up tasting notes of vinous, vibrant tart cherries with a hint of chocolate and a healthy dose of fresh farmhouse funk, we're incredibly excited to present a blend that matched and exceeded our anniversary ambitions. Available in wax-dipped 750ml sharing bottles and with a single magnum per shop we'll certainly be sharing a toast this evening, and possibly over the weekend, while cellaring a few bottles ourselves for future celebrations!
B I R T H D A Y
W E B S H O P
F L A S H S A L E
We're looking to spread those celebratory suds far and wide, and what better way to do so then offering up 8% off EVERYTHING online! With crushable Pales, crispy Lagers, decadent Stouts, juicy DIPAs, belting Belgian ales and stunning Sours fresh in from the likes of Cloudwater, Verdant, Pressure Drop, Gipsy Hill, Vault City, and Howling Hops there's never been a better time to get your Untappd-approved fix.
Of course the fun doesn't stop there as we have some exceptional natty newcomers and confirmed classics if you're after your vino fix. That's not forgetting some cracking cocktails, sublime spirits and mighty fine cider. But, whether you're after a glorious gift or just to fill that fridge, get moving and use the code 'BIRTHDAYBEVS' by midnight Sunday. Now excuse us while we limber up for what's set to be a rather epic packing session on Monday!
Thanks for joining us this week & be sure to raise a glass tonight wherever you are!