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 to delight the taste buds!!

All of our beers are bottle-conditioned. In other words we don't force carbon dioxide into the beer in order to create an artificial head. Instead we allow the beer to continue to ferment in the bottle allowing the flavours to mature and producing a natural carbonation for that satisfying hiss and foamy head.

This process also produces a harmless natural yeast sediment which usually compacts in the bottom of the bottle. However, to ensure that you enjoy our beers at their best its worth developing the following habits:

Store the bottle upright in a cool place
Pour carefully into a pint glass to avoid disturbing the sediment
Leave a small amount in the bottle
Sit back, relax and enjoy

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.

Low Force

Often overshadowed by its larger, more dramatic cousin, Low Force gently lowers the River Tees via a series of shallow cascades to form one of Teesdale’s most picturesque scenes. Low and beautiful – just like our beer.