Hop, Clip, & Pump

 In the ever-expanding landscape of UK craft beer, few breweries balance tradition and experimentation quite as confidently as Seven Bro7hers Brewery . Based in Salford, Greater Manchester, this family-run operation was founded in 2014 by the McAvoy brothers, seven siblings raised in a household where brewing wasn’t just a hobby, but part of the fabric of everyday life. What they’ve built since is more than a brewery. It’s a statement: that heritage and innovation don’t have to compete, they can collaborate. Roots and Identity: Brewing in the Blood From the outset, Seven Bro7hers Brewery has leaned into its identity. Seven brothers. Seven perspectives. One shared foundation. Their beers reflect that dynamic, some grounded in tradition, others pushing into playful, sometimes unexpected territory. But all of them carry a sense of intent: flavour first, always. Craft Meets Creativity: A Brewing Philosophy At its core, the brewery is committed to quality. Locally sourced m...

Tucked away in the quiet market town of Oakham, Rutland, Oakham Ales has built a reputation that stretches far beyond its modest geography. Since its founding in 1993, the brewery has become synonymous with consistency, clarity of flavour, and a quietly confident approach to innovation. This is not a brewery driven by gimmickry. It is one built on precision, on doing simple things exceptionally well, and occasionally pushing those boundaries just far enough to stand out. A Legacy of Quality and Recognition Over the years, Oakham Ales has accumulated an impressive list of awards, including the prestigious Champion Beer of Britain,  won in both 1998 and 2001. At the centre of that success sits Citra , a beer that has become not just a flagship, but a benchmark. In many ways, it helped define what modern British golden ale could be: bright, hop-forward, and unapologetically aromatic. But Oakham’s story does not begin and end there. Citra: The Modern Classic Citra is, quite s...