Hop, Clip, & Pump

Titanic Brewery is well known for its strong reputation in stout production. Over the years, the brewery has earned numerous awards for its interpretation of a traditional dry stout, while also experimenting with sweeter, more indulgent variations. At 4.5% ABV, this stout sits in a comfortable middle ground, neither too heavy nor too light, making it accessible while still offering depth and complexity. Brewing the Body: Malt, Roast Barley, and Hops The foundation of this stout is built on a carefully selected malt bill. It is brewed using roast barley and Maris Otter pale malt , both of which contribute significantly to its rich, full-bodied character. To balance the malt sweetness, a generous addition of English North Down hops introduces a firm bitter edge. This creates a contrast between roasted depth and hop-driven sharpness, giving the beer structure and bite. The Sweet Twist: Chocolate and Madagascan Vanilla What sets this stout apart is its distinctive flavouring. Alo...

It’s never comfortable to question a brewery you respect. Titanic Brewery has long been regarded as one of the stalwarts of British real ale, reliable, consistent, and capable of producing beers that balance tradition with character. Which is why, when something falls short of expectation, it feels worth noting. Recent reports and personal experience suggest that not everything has been entirely smooth sailing. When Clarity Matters The issue in question is not flavour, but clarity . A pint of cask ale carries certain expectations, and visual presentation is one of them. While some modern styles embrace haze, traditional British ales are typically expected to pour bright and clear . What has been appearing in some outlets, however, is something rather different. 'Hazy' might be the polite description. 'Cloudy' feels closer to the mark. Longitude: A Case in Point The beer in question was Longitude (4.4% ABV), a seasonal offering that, on paper and in flavour, d...

There’s something inherently comforting about a pint that invites you to pause. In the heart of Stoke-on-Trent, amidst the city’s industrial heritage and its historic pottery kilns, the  Deckchair  offers exactly that kind of respite. Brewed by the renowned. Titanic Brewery , this seasonal ale carries not just flavour, but a story. Brewing Heritage in the Potteries Founded in 1985, Titanic Brewery had a singular goal: to produce outstanding beer. Its home town of Burslem, the 'Mother Town' of the Potteries, is synonymous with craftsmanship. Legendary names like pottery pioneer, John Doulton, ceramic manufacturer and Claris Cliff  started their careers among the bottle kilns and smoky streets of the city, honing skills that would become famous worldwide. By the 19th century, Stoke-on-Trent had developed a vibrant network of breweries, many small-scale and family-run, producing distinctive ales suited to the tastes of local patrons. From dark, malty stouts to crisp, pa...