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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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A fresh delivery from @schneiderweisse has arrived to brighten us all up.
To start the week we have new listings from @northbrewco fresh beer from @thekernelbrewery and a sprinkle of magic @magicrockbrewing
To keep spirits up, today we bring you an army of @delirium_brewery elephants, Trappist beer from @bieresdechimay and lambic from @brouwerij_boon
Today we have a sunny day and beer in from @schneiderweisse @frueh_koelsch and @anchorbrewing
Today we have another fresh shipment in from Munich. This time Augustiner.
Fresh shipment has arrived from Munich following a run on Helles. Ayinger and Hofbrau restocked.
We've posted some advice for anyone needing to shutdown their draught system. Following this advice you'll be best placed to kick back in to action once we're back to business as usual.https://www.jamesclay.co.uk/news/draught-shutdown
As we enter an unprecedented and uniquely challenging time James, Ian and the rest of the team would like to offer a message of support.www.jamesclay.co.uk/news/support (link in bio)
Join us and Pierre from Brasserie @st.feuillien at @cavernofthecuriousgnome this Thursday to try the first UK pours of their Quadruple and Five Blonde. For more info contact the Venue. #belgianbeer #belgianclassics #craftbeer #tasting #firsttime
Join us and Pierre from Brasserie @st.feuillien at @woodsidemicropub this Friday. For a tasting session and first UK pours of their Quadruple and Five Blonde. For more info contact the Venue. #belgianbeer #belgianclassics #craftbeer #tasting #firsttime
After nearly two decades of working with this wonderful man, Bruce has decided to hang-up his order-book and spend his retirement enjoying a beer. You’ll be missed Mr Virgo. #retirement #beer
It’s amazing to be part of an industry in which people truly care about what they do and one another, @raynvillesuperstore thank you for your Christmas gift of @citadellegin We all hope you have a lovely Christmas and happy New Years!