Augustiner Partnership

24 February 2024

We are delighted to announce the signing of a long-term import and distribution agreement with Augustiner-Bräu (Munich, Germany). The deal sees James Clay and Sons appointed as exclusive custodians of Augustiner’s internationally acclaimed beers in the UK.

Augustiner only officially exports to a small number of deeply trusted partners worldwide. This Anglo-German partnership is built on shared values that go far beyond a transactional business relationship.

Athletic Brewing Partnership

19 September 2023

Market leading importer James Clay and Sons have signed an exclusive import and distribution agreement for the United Kingdom with Athletic Brewing Company, America’s leading alcohol-free craft beer brand.

Super Bock Distribution Partnership

14 August 2023

James Clay and Sons continue to develop their World Lager portfolio with the addition of Super Bock, Portugal's leading lager.

Brexit Update

24 February 2021

As we approach the end of the first quarter after Brexit it feels like the right time to update on our position, and to hopefully address any misconceptions on the security of the supply of European beers into the UK.

Brexit: A memo to customers

29 October 2020

2020 has been a year of extraordinary challenges for our industry - so much so that Brexit has almost gone under the radar (a sentence which would have been unimaginable 12 months ago). While managing the immediacy of COVID-19 has been a clear priority, our long term Brexit planning has also continued behind the scenes.

New Release - Trappist Rochefort Tripel

7 October 2020

We are excited to announce the release of a new Trappist beer from the world famous Rochefort Abbey.

Sierra Nevada Hazy Little Thing: Session Edition

23 February 2020

Choosing to work with only the finest partners has been a core principle held by James Clay and Sons since the very beginning, and we’re proud to offer a special preview of our latest partnership with the iconic Sierra Nevada.

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