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...

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!

Early morning #cheese delivery for @northbardrinks #orvalday2019 #trappist #orvalbeer #belgium

A round of Rauchbier tapped straight from the barrel at the historic Schlenkerla Tavern in Bamberg.

@bundobust and @flens #flenswithbenefits

Surely one of the most iconic bars in the world...?

Easing into the week with a trip to @schneiderweisse in picturesque Kelheim.

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.