Oktoberfest 2010 - celebrating 200 years.

August 2010

Quite simply the biggest beer festival in the world, this year we celebrate 200 years since the very first Oktoberfest was held in Munich.

During the 16 days between September 18th and October 4th, the Munich Oktoberfest will attract over 6.5 million revellers, expected to consume more than 6,940,600 litres of beer. Get on board with the celebrations with authentic Oktoberfest and specialist German beers. For more information on the beers available please click here.

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Win the Vedett Cement Mixer Truck

July 2010

A message from Jake Doherty (Vedett cement mixer driver):

I hear you're interested in taking my trustworthy cement mixer off my hands. I'll be selecting one winner by the end of summer, and this lucky bird or bloke will be the new owner of this 10 ton beauty.

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President sets Precedent with Goose Island 312 Beer

July 2010

Not always a high-point in the world of beer, but a meeting at the G-8 and G-20 economic summits in Toronto saw USA President Barack Obama and British Prime Minister David Cameron both pay off a World Cup bet by exchanging beers.

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Seasonal Beers

June 2010

Seasonal beers are a great enhancement to the speciality beer offering of any establishment, delivering the tastes and experiences which compliment the seasons: light and crisp ales for a hot Summer day, the earthy flavours of Autumn, with robust and spicy warmers for the depths of Winter. We've added a quick reference guide onto the website to illustrate the times of the year when customers should order their stock to ensure delivery.

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New Goose Island Beer - Well Worth the Wheat

June 2010

James Clay are delighted to announce an exciting addition to our range of Goose Island beers when, from August, 312 Urban Wheat Ale will be available for the first time in the UK.

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Say post to Kellerbier!

June 2010

The introduction of St Georgenbrau Kellerbier has generated a huge amount of interest from our customers, all keen to try the German unfiltered lager. Throughout July, we're offering a distinctive St Georgenbrau ceramic stein if you order one or more cases* of Kellerbier - get your hands on one today!

*Subject to availability - maximum one stein per order.