We love a great beer and we’ll cross oceans to get it. US craft breweries are some of the most innovative and creative in the world, which is why we, and thousands of others, can’t get enough of their brews. A cold glass of their big, hoppy beer is what every discerning drinker wants to be sipping, and what every discerning bar should be supplying.
We specialise in importing the best US craft beer we can find.We’re fiercely independent and stay away from ‘big beer’. That means we can spend time finding the finest craft beer; and the perfect venues to stock it; and all while making sure it arrives in the same great condition as if you’re being handed it at the end of your favourite brewery tour. We care just as much about our suppliers as we do our customers.
We won’t give our customers beer that’s in poor condition, and we won’t allow those meticulously chosen beers to sit on dusty supermarket shelves. We select the best of American craft beer to export to the UK, ensures it arrives in excellent condition and find the right bars, pubs, restaurants and specialist stores who’ll provide the ideal venue for that beer to be enjoyed.
Very best, Nigel Garlick
It started for ASLAN BREWING in 2012 when three guys built a pilot-brew kit. They wanted to experiment with organic ingredients, locally sourced goods and low-impact practices. After 130 pilot batches they were ready to share their beer with a wider audience. Here we are at the start of 2017 ready to introduce the (organic) beast that is Aslan Brewing on the UK and Europe.
Any why Aslan? The lion is the King of the Jungle, a regal figure rooted in nature, and aslan is Turkish for lion… this aligned with a desire to operate a world-class brewery and preserve the raw and exotic elements of the world.
DAWN PATROL/5.3%
This beer is mild yet complex in its delivery. The hop presence is noticed by subtle flavors of pineapples that meld beautifully with the slightly spicy and minty character derived from the use of Rye malt. A somewhat recently pioneered style, this Pacific Ale is delivered unfiltered to accentuate its fresh farm to glass, unprocessed, organic qualities.
BATCH 15/7.0%
This hoppy creation is everything a Northwest IPA should be. It showcases the amazing resinous and piney characteristics of Simcoe, the crisp citrus of Citra, and the bitterness of Summit hops. Pouring a beautiful opaque orange, this beer is juicy, unfiltered, and delicious!
HALES goal has always been to stay true to the original idea of a “microbrewery”: to produce and serve fresh, locally brewed ales of the very finest quality. Hales strive to be conscientious about our environment in many ways. Solar panels are used to heat the water for brewing and pub operations.
PALE AMERICAN ALE/4.8%
As the region’s first craft brewed pale ale, Hale’s Pale Ale established the category in the Northwest. Clean, crisp, balanced and true to style, it’s easy to see why this beer has remained a favourite since 1983!
SUPERGOOSE/7.0%
Aggressively dry hopped and rich in hop flavour and aroma, Hale’s Supergoose IPA is nonetheless well balanced and drinkable. If you love IPA’s you gotta try Supergoose
KOLSCH/4.5%
Hale’s version of this traditional German light ale won a Gold Medal at the Great American Beer Festival in 2010! It is similar to pilsner in flavour, light, subtle and thirst quenching.
EL JEFE/4.8%
El Jefe Hefeweizen pushes the wheat beer category to a new level – beyond bland. The flavour profile is true Bavarian Style, complex with fruity influences that only genuine hefeweizen yeast can produce. It’s “The Boss”.
After the birth of their first child Reuben, Adam and Grace embarked on a mission to brew bloody good beer. Originally from the UK, Adam turned a passionate hobby into a family-run brewery, REUBEN’S BREWS crafting nationally and internationally recognized beers in a wide variety of styles.
Since opening in 2012, Reuben’s has won awards for its beers around the world including at the Great American Beer Festival, the World Beer Cup, the US Open and was named Mid-Sized Brewery of the Year at the 2015 Washington Beer Awards.
GOSE/4.3%
Crisp and refreshing, Reuben initially worked on the Gose recipe on a home system, brewing three different test batches to perfect the process before brewing it at the brewery.
AWARDS
2015&6 Great American Beer Festival GOLD
2015 World Beer Championships SILVER
2016 Best of Craft Beer Awards GOLD
CRIKEY IPA/6.8%
This Summer IPA is packed full of citrus and floral notes on the nose which carry through to a biscuit malt base with a piney and resinous finish. A perfect summer beer regardless of whether the sun is shining or not.
AWARDS
2015 USBTC – Best IPA in PNW
2015 Best of Craft Beer Awards – Silver
2014 World Beer Championships – Gold
ROASTED RED IPA/7.0%
Citrus and tangerine in the nose, supported by chocolate, roast & caramel, with a full and warming mouthfeel. The best of an India Pale Ale and a winter warmer wrapped into one brew.
AWARDS
2010 PNA Winter Beer Taste – First Place People’s Choice
CRANBERRY GOSE/4.3%
This cranberry-orange variation of our award-winning gose is fermented with our house lactobacillus culture and includes 10 lbs of fresh cranberries per barrel, sweet orange zest, a touch of coriander and a hint of sea salt.
DAILY PALE/4.9%
This refreshingly drinkable beer has a lower abv but still packs plenty of hop punch! Originally brewed as the official beer of 2016 Seattle Beer Week, the daily pale is an IPA you can enjoy every day!
AZACCA CRUSH/6.0%
Azzaca Crush will be the first crush beer in cans! Big notes of mango, pineapple, orange, with a juicy hazy body.
MOTUEKA CRUSH/6.0%
Featuring the New Zealand hop Motueka, this version exudes Ruby Red Grapefruit, Kiwi, Melon, and Papaya.
SCUTTLEBUTT beers are brewed with the Northwest’s finest ingredients – barley from Vancouver (WA), hops from Yakima and Mabton (WA), a proprietary yeast from Odell, (OR) and some of the nation’s finest drinking water from the Spada Reservoir in the Cascade Mountains.
10 BELOW/7.4%
A complex and dark Weizenbock. Expect a combination of fruity esters, hints of cocoa and a sweet chocolate finish. As the beer warms the alcohol warmth comes through and leads to a never-ending finish.
TRANSISTOR IPA/5.6%
A golden IPA brewed with Columbus and Chinook that has a very crisp and light hit of floral and earthy hop character. Well balanced IPA with a short, punchy finish.
AMBER ALE/5.1%
This deep bronze Amber carries a medium body with plenty of caramel and toffee sweetness. The Mt. Hood and Willamette hops give the beer a balanced spicy finish.
HOMEPORT BLONDE/4.6%
A great example of a blonde beer with character. As crisp and light a beer as you would expect but with floral and lemon notes throughout thanks to Nugget and Tettnanger.
GOLDEN MARINER/6.05%
Big citrus hit on the nose carries right through to the finish due to the combination of Chinook and Amarillo. The drinkability of this IPA belies its strength.
GALE FORCE IPA/5.6%
An extremely hop forward IPA that’s more in keeping with the west coast. Expect a big floral hit along with tropical fruit and a refreshing bitter finish.
For most in the Puget Sound, when you look west at the Olympic Mountains you’re looking right at the “SILVER CITY“. The convergence point right before you jump off into the wilderness of the Olympic National Forest on your way to the Pacific Ocean, resting between the edge of the Puget Sound and the base of the Olympic Mountains, rests Silver City.
This Urban-Suburban experience is a sweet brewer’s mash of Seattle city life and breathtaking outdoor adventure, all within ones reach. Beer, well made, brings the people of the “Silver City” together in celebration of having it all. Silver City was started in 1996 by Co-owners Steve & Scott Houmes, and it remains a locally owned and operated business.
RIDGETOP RED ALE/6.0%
There’s a beer for everyone. Ridgetop Red is everyone’s beer. Full-bodied and smooth with a sweet caramel flavor balanced with Northwest Liberty hops for a refreshing finish.
COLD ONE/5.0%
Traditional craft Pilsner for thirsty people. This authentic Pilsner’s long cold storage process presents a pristine, crisp, & elegant lager with abundant herbal character from Czech Saaz hops.
NICE DAY IPA/5.5%
Have a Nice Day… Enjoy this vibrant citrus & fruit juicy india pale ale that finishes crisp & dry for super sessionability.
In 2007, TWO BEERS Brewing Head Brewer Joel VandenBrink turned his hobby into his passion. After several years of homebrewing in his kitchen – with nothing more than a five-gallon stockpot – Joel took a leap of faith.
In six years, Two Beers Brewing has grown from 100 barrels a year to nearly 6,000 barrels per year, now producing twelve unique beers in its SoDo brewery and tasting room. We have a strong love for the Pacific Northwest and all things outdoors. Our beers pay tribute to those experiences. Find them on tap and on shelves throughout Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Alaska, Michigan and Vancouver, BC.
EVO IPA/6.2%
Evo is a showcase Northwest IPA, hopped with Yakima Valley Simcoe, Amarillo and Centennial, then aggressively dry-hopped with Simcoe and Columbus. Deep copper in color, it boasts a deep floral aroma with strong notes of grapefruit and tangerine citrus on the palate.
IMMERSION AMBER/5.2%
Immersion Amber is bright, ruby-colored Northweststyle amber ale. Starting with a clean caramel character and finishing with soft citrus notes – courtesy of Yakima Valley Chinook and Cascade hops – it is both smooth and refreshing.
WONDERLAND TRAIL IPA/7.1%
Inspired by the Wonderland Trail, an exhilarating 93-mile trek around Mount Rainier, this beer was developed to honor the treasures of the Pacific Northwest. Featuring a seamless blend of Washington-grown Amarillo, Citra, Mosaic and Cascade hops, a slightly sweet aroma of tangerine is followed by a wave of citrus and passion fruit.
