Our BEERS

 

With inspiration taken from the rich landscape, history, heritage and mythology of the surrounding area we have developed a range of artisan beers to suit every palate.

With a nod to current trends and tastes but firmly rooted in traditional British brewing styles, our beers are crafted not to challenge but to delight the taste buds!!

Deliberation

Affectionately known by the Barnard Castle locals as “Barney Bitter”, the official name of Deliberation reflects the inordinate amount of deliberating given to deciding on a name for the Barnard Castle Brewing Co.'s first ever brew.

 

Style : Session Bitter                      Strength: 3.7% ABV              Colour: Amber

 

Taste: Easy-drinking session beer. Spicy hop aroma with hint of citrus. Smooth, dry, nutty malt character followed by a hint of marmalade, subtle smoky sweetness and a refreshingly zesty bitter finish.

Mechanical Swan

With a respectful nod to our near neighbour Bowes Museum, the Swan celebrates the museum’s most famous exhibit – the iconic musical automaton the Mechanical Silver Swan.

Style: Golden Ale                  Strength: 4.5% ABV             Colour: Golden/Blond

 

Taste: Inviting spicy, floral hop aromas. Refreshingly crisp, bitter and hoppy flavour with hints of citrus and berries perfectly balanced by smooth malt sweetness.

Peg Powler

Named after the River Tees water spirit who will drag you into the dark depths to your doom – resistance is futile!

Style: Porter      Strength: 5.6% ABV           Colour: Dark Ruby

 

Taste: Chocolate and coffee notes combine with luscious caramel and biscuit flavours, balanced by a rounded bitterness and wonderful fuggles finish.

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Originally produced to celebrate the 2nd birthday of our friends and close neighbours Dig Ventures our newest brew delivers in style.

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Style: India Pale Ale               Strength: 4.8% ABV           Colour: Honey

 

Taste: This invitingly honey-coloured IPA has rich malt undertones perfectly balanced with a combination of floral and citrus hops and a crisp, refreshing bitter finish.