Got Thirsty, Stayed Thirsty

What started with a fondness for Dutch pilsner, became an unquenchable thirst to bring the best of global brewing to UK bars, pubs and retailers.

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Experts in all things beer

From beer infused recipes, to the evolution of cans, our expertise section aims to give you an insight into the world of beer history, knowledge and culture.

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Got Thirsty, Stayed Thirsty

What started with a fondness for Dutch pilsner, became an unquenchable thirst to bring the best of global brewing to UK bars, pubs and retailers.

Discover Our Brands

Experts in all things beer

From beer infused recipes, to the evolution of cans, our expertise section aims to give you an insight into the world of beer history, knowledge and culture.

Visit our expertise area

Quality, first and foremost

Although our heritage is firmly rooted in building brands and showcasing classics, we put a lot of time and effort into maintaining our specials list.

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Passion for weird & wonderful

We’ll go wherever the beer takes us, and we’ll bring it to the cellars, fridges, taps and shelves of our customers.

About James Clay & Sons

Starkbierfest

The monastic brewing heritage of Germany is typically overshadowed by that of the Belgians and goes forgotten despite being an essential piece of the country's brewing history. There are some hints hiding in plain sight, the simultaneously cheery and grumpy monk on the label of Augustiner Helles, the beers made by the Benedictine monks of Kloster Andechs and other monasteries, and even in the recent past, Mariawald, one of Germany’s monasteries were a founding member of the International Trappist Organisation in 1997 (sadly no longer brewing).

Brexit Update

As we approach the end of the first quarter after Brexit it feels like the right time to update on our position, and to hopefully address any misconceptions on the security of the supply of European beers into the UK.

UK Exclusive Launch - Duvel 6.66%

We’re honoured to bring you the UK exclusive launch of Duvel’s newest release: Duvel 6.66%.

Family Matters

As the hub of manufacturing in the UK since the industrial revolution, the North, and more specifically Yorkshire, is the proud home of many well storied family businesses. Our company is named in honour of our founder Ian Clay’s Grandfather’s mill in Sowerby Bridge, that dates back to 1835.