Alcohol Duty Changes

12 July 2023

The government announced an increase in duty rates under a revised duty structure for UK alcohol taxation during the Spring 2023 budget. The changes come into effect on 1st August 2023. We've worked closely with our suppliers to help you understand, and take advantage of opportunities from these changes, and the new categories they create.

To Øl Launch

7 July 2023

A classic name of the Scandinavian scene joins us at James Clay and Sons.

Timmermans New Flavours

20 June 2023

Timmermans have been partners of ours for decades now, across two generations of both the Clay and Martin families. The brewery is still owned and operated by the Martins, a legendary family in Belgian beer, entrusted by Guinness to be their first importer way back in 1913.

Oktoberfest Preorder 2023

16 June 2023

As the leaves turn golden and the scent of freshly baked pretzels and bratwurst fills the air, we are delighted to bring you thrilling news from the heart of Bavaria. The wait is finally over, and we are excited to announce preorders are open for this year's range of Festbiers.

Hofbrau Lager

6 June 2023

Occasionally the stars align…. Bavarian Beer continues its meteoric rise in the UK, new duty laws create a margin generating mid strength beer category and Munich brewing giants Hofbrau have made their full flavoured, lower ABV Hofbrau Lager available in the UK for the first time exclusively via James Clay.

Schöfferhofer Watermelon and Mint Kegs Launch

27 March 2023

Of course we couldn't forget to unleash happiness on draught this summer. Hot on the heels of the success of Juicy Pineapple in keg last year, we've secured enough kegs of Watermelon and Mint to see us through the summer.

Schöfferhofer Pineapple Cans Launch