Burnt Mill Bangers, DEYA Re-Up, Abruzzo Aces & Web Flash Sale!
H E L L O
C L A PT O N C R A F T
C R E W !
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We hope you're keeping well, and are all the better for seeing us back in your inboxes! To match those dark clouds, we of course have some fresh suds showers of our own just for you.
Up top, Suffolk superstars Burnt Mill headline with their typical array of top-notch crispy West Coast magic, plus a cacao Porter, juicy all-Citra IPA and zingy Lager to boot. Next, we have a quintet of bevs from DEYA, with a much needed resupply of our collaboration, Look At Us Now!
Meanwhile, over in the world of wine, we visit Abruzzo's Giuliana Vicini. Makers of some accessible, but equally enticing bottles fit for every occasion, these have a fascinating backstory of bucking the historical patriarchal trend.
Then, we have the first in a long time, a back-to-school-timed Webshop Flash Sale, with 10% off all single products online using code SEEYASUMMER. Fill ya boots!
Following on, our Manager's have hand-selected some favourites from The Kernel, Mondo, Two Flints, Hammerton, and more.
We also have a little housekeeping for you in that we're currently on the lookout for Sales Assistant roles down South and at Wood St. You can read all about that on our Careers Page.
Last but, not least, we'll be taking a momentary break from Newsletter duties next week but you can join us TONIGHT down the Depot for our East London Liquor Company and Kernel Single Malt Whisky Launch, it's going to be a banger...
B R E W E R Y
O F T H E
W E E K
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Going down a treat each and every time they've graced the shelves and fridges of CC, we're glad to see you love Burnt Mill as much as we do! Founded on a barn in the idyllic Suffolk countryside in 2017, they've become renowned for their impeccably balanced, hop-forward beers.
With a particular focus on drinkability and West Coast styles, they've truly taken the Sierra Nevada torch and run with it, reminding us of why we got into this craft beer malarkey in the first place. And, we can think of no better way to toast their successes, than with six fresh suds through the doors...
Of course, there's always a place in our hearts for Pintle, easily one of the most consistent and rewarding Pales in the UK, this is full of effortlessly sinkable, bright, crisp citrus and pine. Alongside, there's a duo of supplementary West Coast Pales, with Lights On The Shore and Little Green. Both of which are Gluten Free, DDH affairs with delicious resinous, rich grapefruit key for the former, and moreish, tropical notes for the latter.
As for some full-on juice power, their greatest hits series sees them bring back a much-loved, Burnt Mill classic, Citra Fog! Here, extra pale, flaked oats and chit malt make up the grist keeping the beer nice and soft, while the Citra hops bring their beautiful characteristic of ripe citrus fruits to meld with the peachy esters from their house yeast.
In tandem, their (GF) Helles provides some Lager love, carrying with it all the hallmarks of the classic style, with soft, bready luxury and a rounded, light fruity bitterness. Finally, chocolate Porter Big Sur Moon delivers big on comforting, dense dark notes. Whirlpooled with cacao husks there's a decadence there, but thanks to cold conditioning and fermentation with a clean Lager yeast, everything is still kept nice and drinkable.
As ever, we have the rather enticing offer of double loyalty points in-store or 10% off 6 or more if you'd like some Burnt Mill bangers delivered straight to your door. That is if we leave any for all of you, these are staff favourites, and for good reason...
A N O T H E R
G R E E N D E Y A
D R O P
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We just couldn't help ourselves from diving into that hazy Cheltenham water once again! This means a fresh dose of Steady Rolling Man, and also a resupply of our own Pale with the mighty crocs, in Look At Us Now. We've been blown away by the response to this sherbety, juicy, lemon-peachy number, so grab a can before it's too late.
Adding to those hoppy supplies, Lost In A Cloud sees them team up with St Austell for a new wave meet classic Pale Ale. Fermented with their soft, foamy, house yeast this was then hopped with UK Phoenix and Bramling Cross, and then dosed liberally with Citra, Strata and HBC 586 for lots of sweet tropical fruit and a touch of light berry. A measured juice explosion if that's possible!
Dialling things up to eleven levels of dank, DIPA Sound Machine Groove is not to be trifled with. Here, a rounded fleshy tropical fruit character meets citric complexity in a dangerously drinkable 8.0% package. On the other end of the style spectrum, their Harvest Lager is a celebration of UK malting heritage and modern brewing culture. Brewed with 100% UK ingredients and fermented with our pals Braybrooke's yeast, this is full of malty, toffee, amber goodness.
F R E S H
I T A L I A N
F A V E S
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The Vicini family originally moved to the area of Pescara, in southern Abruzzo, Italy, back in the 1500s, as wool merchants with agricultural holdings, though the cantina for wine operations was constructed in 1853. The godmother to their wines, Giuliana herself was born in 1925 from the combined marriage between Giustino Ciavolich and Geppina Berardi.
Amidst the repressive patriarchal precedent of the 20th century, it was impossible for her to even manage her part of the property. Though at the age of 95, she left her estate to her niece Chiara Ciavolich, on the condition that the wine was now produced in her own name, and that of her beloved grandmother Vicini, so that she could finally redeem her lineage.
Now symbolic of the more forward-thinking movement of winemaking in Italy, the processes at the vineyard today reflect this move to authenticity. Grapes are picked by hand and are gently pressed, with fermentation occurring in steel vats for the purest form of the eminently drinkable local varieties.
As a result, we have a trio of vinos, purpose-built for elevated everyday drinking. Versatile, and food friendly, they're primed for that park picnic, or friend of a friend of a friend's party. So what are you waiting for...
Pecorino - A beguiling ancient variety indigenous to Abruzzo. Giuliana's Organic interpretation is dry & mineral with enticing aromas of jasmine, lemongrass & hay.
Trebbiano d'Abbruzzo - A super rendition of one of the most widely planted grape varieties in the world. Textbook citrus, white flower & bitter almond aromas with a saline, mineral finish.
Montepulciano d'Abbruzzo - Generous & deep fruited with fleshy plum & blackberry fruit. Sumptuous & savoury on the palate with touches of leather, earth & spice.
D I D A N Y O N E
S A Y F L A S H
S A L E ?
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It's been far too long since we rewarded our regular Web-goers, so we thought why not offer up a rather alluring 10% Off just about everything on there. With fresh drops from Verdant, Howling Hops, Vibrant Forest, Newbarns, Wiper & True, Drop Project, Beak plus some Oktoberfest all-stars, and more, it begs the question has our selection ever looked this good?
Of course, the fun doesn't stop there as we have plenty of 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 independent Cider.
But, whether you're after a glorious gift or just looking to fill that fridge, get moving as code SEEYASUMMER ends Sunday at midnight (valid on all full price items). Now excuse us while we limber up for what's set to be a rather epic packing session on Monday!
M A N A G E R
P I C K S
T H I S W E E K
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MELINDA - WALTHAMSTOW
🍷 CHEMINS DE BASSAC 🍷
Les Champs des Maures - Hallmark Cab Sav w/ cassis & green pepper.
L'Univers Parallele - Savoury, smokey blend aged in oak foudre.
L'Incandescente - Perfumed Rosato w/ blackcurrant & violet aromas.
SAM - WOOD ST
🎸 SIGNATURE 🎸
Luftballon - Refreshing, golden Festbier w/ aromas of lightly toasted bread.
C-Sharp - Zesty Sicilian Lemon Sour w/ hints of meringue & lime.
Good Vibrations - New England Pale w/ whacks of stone fruit & vanilla.
ILARIA - KENTISH TOWN
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Bitter - Warming & marmalade-esque, brewed to a historic 1880 recipe.
Dunkelweisse - Rich, sweet, bready & caramel-driven Dark Wheat Beer.
Bière De Saison Apple - Funky, farmy fave made w/ Oliver's apples.
JOEL - CLAPTON
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Festival Bier - Oktoberfest Lager-themed showcase of ten heritage malts.
Stout - Moreish & expertly balanced Stout, designed for repeat visits.
Ottonese w/ Thornbridge - Unusual & enticing dry, amber Italian-style Bock.
ORLANDO - FINSBURY PARK
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Stitch Up w/ Siren - WCIPA laden w/ sticky-sweet, bitter pineapple flavour.
Big Phil - Innovative DIPA saturated in lime & mango hop goodness.
DDH Mosaic - Dank West Coast Pale w/ bags of stone fruit succulence.
TOM - BALHAM
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Flawless Victory - Vinous & tropical, uber slurpable Session Hazy Pale.
High Noon - Easy drinking, crisp IPA w/ a prickly cactus lime kick.
Humble - Fragrant, pillowy soft Session IPA w/ delicate floral & citrus notes.
LARA - FOREST HILL
💦 PRESSURE DROP 💦
Domino Topple - Solo Mosaic IPA full of dank, green strawberry vibes.
Rhinestone Rodeo - Zesty IPA laden w/ freshly cut mango juiciness.
Wu Gang Chops The Tree - Crisp Hefeweizen w/ locally foraged bay.
GUY - ST JOHN'S HILL
🔨 HAMMERTON 🔨
Tint - Innovative Nitro Stout w/ a widget, for a creamy, cascading pour.
Working From Home - Bracing WCIPA w/ herbal tangerine & lychee notes.
Passion For Pepo - Vibrant, zingy, sunshine-ready passion fruit Sour.
Take care, and we'll see you in a fortnight's time! - Team CC