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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.
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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

Beers for Restaurants

Food and drink have always been deliciously intertwined, with both being able to use flavour and...

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The American Craft Story

The story of American Beer could have very easily been a thoroughly dreary footnote on the history...

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Two Roads Buckle Up

Take a taste tour with Two Roads

"I'd like to think I do my best work in traffic!", says Phil Markowski, award-winning Brewmaster of Two Roads Brewing. "I often work out recipes in my head on my evening commute." This is how Two Roads Miles 2 Go got its start, just one of their many new beers now available through James Clay.

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The Brewing Process

Malting converts barley to malt for use in brewing. Dried grains are steeped in water...

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Surely one of the most iconic bars in the world...?
Zwickel-p(i)ls
Easing into the week with a trip to @schneiderweisse in picturesque Kelheim.
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Starting the day right warming up by the fire in our Bavarian Lodge at Craft Beer Calling in Newcastle. Pouring a selection from Ayinger, Flensburger, Früh, Tegernseer, and Schneider Weisse.
Sunday beers are better in Lederhosen, right? #ayinger
The beer has arrived #Bavaria #beer
Today, we’re celebrating with our friends at a brewery. Any guesses which one?
Going from a Chimay Tasting this afternoon to some @northernmonk beers. From one Monk to another today. Thanks @callmeishmaelmonk !
OMG!!! 👀👀 what a cracking line up of classic German beers from our friends @northbardrinks @northbarhg @preston_bar @northbarsocial @alfred_bar @further_north @crosskeysleeds .... and the best part! There are two weeks of events! . . . . . #Prost #germany #bavaria #oktoberfest #bier #stein #munich
This weekend we are over @docksbeers in Grimsby with @stonebrewinguk to finish off summer with a bang! A great Tap Takeover lineup paired with brilliant BBQ from @littleurbanbbq. See you all there! #grimsby #craftbeer #yorkshire #america #bbq
A huge thank you to our friends @erdinger.weissbrau for a fantastic #herbstfest2019 . . . . . #germany #bavaria #weissbier #stein #pretzel #lederhosen #dirndl