ABOUT

We produce beers across the spectrum. Inspired by traditional British, continental and contemporary beers Daniel and Gemma launched McColl's Brewery in spring 2017 to create beautiful beers from simple ingredients.

From our urban upbringings and now rural family life to our travels and North-Eastern roots all the experiences, cultures and flavours have come together to influence our beers. With a love of both the Arts and Sciences and an appreciation of traditional and modern beer styles we aim to give our drinkers beers from across the spectrum.

Based in Teesdale, County Durham our 20-barrel brewhouse, with a fermentation capacity of 40 barrels (that’s over 12000 pints) produces a core range of four archetypal British beers in their design, ingredients, production, flavours and aromas…. and an ever-changing array of alternative beers born from our love of experimentation.

Our aim is simple – to produce beautiful beer.

OUR BEERS

GOLDEN ALE

GOLDEN ALE
Alc 4.0% vol
This ultra-pale beer is made with 100% British ingredients. It offers delicate, light malt and citrus hop flavours with lemon and floral aromas building to soft bitterness (36 IBUs) and a medium-dry finish. 

An easy going and refreshing session beer
A breakthrough for lager or non-beer drinkers

 Ingredients  (For allergens see ingredients in bold): Malted Barley and Wheat

 Hops 
Bittering Hops Pilot and Admiral
Flavour Hops Pilot and Admiral
Aroma Hops Pilot, Archer and Cascade
Yeast A crisp and clean ‘house’ strain
Water A pure, Pilsner style profile

 Food Pairing 
This delicate but refreshing Golden Ale sits beautifully alongside pared back seafood dishes, salads or a packet of crisps.

BEST BITTER

BEST BITTER
Alc 4.4% vol
Our traditional Best Bitter is made with 100% British ingredients. It delivers rich and resinous malts with spicy marmalade hop flavours and deep citrus aromas building to an assertive bitterness (56 IBUs) but counterbalanced by a sweet body. 

The Traditionalists (and Connoisseurs) favourite
A more complex and lush beer

 Ingredients  (For allergens see ingredients in bold): Malted Barley CaraMalt and Flaked Barley

 Hops 
Bittering Hops Pilot and Admiral
Flavour Hops Pilot, Admiral, Minstrel and Brambling Cross
Aroma Hops Admiral and Brambling Cross
Yeast A fruity, softer ‘house’ ale strain
Water A Burtonised profile

 Food Pairing 
Our Best Bitter naturally sits alongside any big hearty dish, be it a strong cheeseboard, a Sunday roast or a sweet fruity dessert. 

PALE ALE

PALE ALE
Alc 4.5% vol 
Our Pale Ale is made with 100% British ingredients.
This smooth full-bodied Pale Ale builds from light spicy notes to citrus and soft fruit aromas. It delivers a well-balanced bitterness (47 IBUs). 

One for the seasoned and younger drinker alike
A fundamental British beer that simply sells and sells

 Ingredients  (For allergens see ingredients in bold): Malted Barley, Oats and Rye

 Hops 
Bittering Hops Admiral and Goldings
Flavour Hops Admiral and Goldings
Aroma Hops Cascade and Admiral
Yeast A fruity, softer ‘house’ ale strain
Water A Burtonised profile

 Food Pairing 
This Pale Ale is a great accompaniment to rich, fatty meat dishes, cold charcuterie and delicious hard cheeses.

IPA

IPA
Alc 5.0% vol 
This IPA is made with 100% British ingredients. This simple but full-bodied IPA delivers earthy, rich hop flavours but punchy citrus and grapefruit aromas. The body is balanced with a firm bitterness (50 IBUs) and lingering dry finish.

A British staple but for the modern market
A stronger, bolder beer

 Ingredients  (For allergens see ingredients in bold): Malted Barley CaraMalt and Wheat

 Hops 
Bittering Hops Admiral
Flavour Hops Pilot and Goldings
Aroma Hops Archers, Brambling Cross and Cascade
Yeast A crisp and clean ‘house’ strain
Water A pure, Pilsner style profile

 Food Pairing 
This IPA will cut through and accompany sweet creamy desserts, strong cheeses or good old fish and chips.

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