We are based in Northumberland, near the borders of Cumbria and Durham and have been brewing real ales since 2006.
Tom now manages the business hand in hand with his wife Lucy and head brewer Neil Thomas, who joined the team in 2009.
Lucy hails from a very creative background and is responsible for most of the design and artwork, along with our business finances and direction.
Neil's trained as a chef and brings his incredible taste palate, creative flair and attention to detail to our brew proccess. As Tom began spending more time focussing on business strategy and brewery development, Neil became the main brewer consistently reproducing our old favourite recipes alongside designing new beers and our END showcase range.
If there isn't a job going at the moment, there may well be one soon. Allendale Brewery is a growing business, so we are always on the look-out for the right person, if not for now, for the future.
Due to the seasonal and often unpredictable nature of the local beer market we are looking for drivers to cover holidays, unforseen events and extra busy periods. You must be over 25, be very flexible and have a clean driving licence. Experience driving a transit sized vehicle would be an advantage!
If you would like more information on our on ranges or regarding stocking our products and availability please get in touch. Our main range beer brochure is available for download along with our END range list of showcase specials dating back to END#1 in 2011.
For small orders outside of our direct delivery range we are represented by Flying Firkin distribution, LWC Drinks and Small Beer Ltd, alongside others. Links below.
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Our casks contain 'live' beer straight from the conditioning tanks, our keg beer goes through an additional filtration process to remove the yeast and sediment giving the beer more clarity and a longer shelf life. The beer in a cask will continue conditioning throughout it's lifespan as the yeast works on any few remaining sugars. Kegged beer is force carbonated during the filling process which provides a controlled and consistent level of carbonation.
The two products are served through different equipment namely the hand pump (or beer engine) and the font (or tap).
The poly pins (unless bright) do need the settling time however they don't need the tap and spile or the venting procedures, making them an easier option where training is not possible.
Tours are normally arranged for a weekend for groups of 10 or more, as it is not possible to accomodate visitors whilst we are actually brewing.
