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...

The American Craft Story

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

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.

The Brewing Process

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