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Green hop beer is a seasonal beer brewed with freshly harvested, undried hops rather than the dried or pelleted hops brewers normally use. For a brewery in Kent, green hop beer has an added significance. Our corner of Britain has a long history of hop growing, and the annual harvest still creates an exciting brief … Continued

Let’s cut to the chase. A nitro stout is a stout served with nitrogen as part of its carbonation and dispense. Nitrogen produces much smaller bubbles than carbon dioxide, giving the beer a softer mouthfeel and a dense, creamy head that’s simply unlike other beer types. If you’ve ever stood at the bar and watched … Continued

Stand behind your bar long enough and you start reading it like a book. You know which lines the regulars go straight for, which ones get the occasional curious order before gathering dust for a week, and you remember the guest beer that sounded like a great shout when you ordered it… but has never … Continued

Beer tasting isn’t about fancy vocabulary or judging with a stiff clipboard… Well, maybe for some people it CAN be, but it doesn’t have to be. For us, it’s about taking a few moments to truly notice what’s in your glass, and then notice what it tastes like in your mouth. When you slow down, … Continued

The History, The Place & The Inspiration If you’ve spent any time around The Forum, The George, The Sussex Arms, or The Philanthropist, you’ll know we’re big believers in the power of place. To us, where we brew matters just as much as what we brew. Tunbridge Wells has a way of shaping the people … Continued

Planning your wedding or big celebration? You’ve probably already worked out the guest list, the food, and the playlist… but what about the beer? If you’re trying to figure out how much beer to order for your wedding or private event — or whether to order cask, keg, or something else — our guide will … Continued