4b88 Brecon Brewing
When the rain comes in from the South, the beacons wander closer to Brecon

The Beers

Brecon Brewing beers are best in your local
– if your pub isn’t stocking them, ask the landlord to call us!

However, for home consumption we can supply any current beer in
20litre (about 36pts) polypins or 5litre (about 8pts) mini-casks and Gold Beacons in 500ml bottles .

Both are available from the Brewery Shop, open Monday-Friday 9-5.

Visit our Online Shop today and order yourself some of our tasty ales .

Core Range

Three Beacons 3.0% abv
Pale golden APA remarkably full flavoured and extensively hopped a beer that truly defies its strength.

Ingredients: Brecon water, Maris Otter Pale Ale malt, Cara malt, Malted Oats; a blend of 8 UK and US hops; yeast.

Welsh Beacons 3.7% abv
A delightful golden traditional Welsh Ale brewed with pale, gold, oat & wheat malts for a full flavour, with a refresheing blend of british hops.

Ingredients: Brecon water, Maris Otter Pale Ale malt, Caragold malt, Malted Oats; A blend of 5 UK hops; yeast.

Twilight Beacons

Twilight Beacons 4.0% abv
A dusky toned session ale with distinct hoppy finish – the ideal sun-downer!

Ingredients : Brecon Water, Marris Otter Pale Ale malt, Amber malt, Malted Oats, Sovereign and Northdown hops, yeast.

Gold Beacons

Gold Beacons 4.2% abv
Deep golden ale brewed with Progress and Pioneer hops for a soft yet well defined bitterness, which balances the blend of malts.

Ingredients: Brecon water, Maris Otter Pale Ale malt, Crystal malt, Caragold malt, Malted Oats; Progress and Pioneer hops; yeast.

Red Beacons 5.0% abv
A red hued smooth premium ale, full bodied with a generous balance of hops.

Ingredients: Brecon water, Maris Otter Pale Ale malt, Crystal malt, Cara malt, Malted Wheat; Goldings, Sovereign, Pioneer and First Gold hops; yeast.

Other Beers Available Now
   

Coming Soon

Orange Beacons
A clear summer wheat beer infused with fresh oranges.

Seasonal & Special Event Brews

Dark Beacons 3.8% abv

A refreshing traditional Welsh Dark – hints of roast coffee and caramel with a gentle hop character.

Ingredients : Brecon water, Maris Otter Pale Ale malt, Crystal malt, Caragold malt, Malted Oats; Sovereign, Pilgrim and Admiral hops; yeast.

Limited Edition for CAMRA’s May is Mild month.

Previous Brews

 

Black Beacons 4.5% abv
A splendid Welsh Stout – very dark, velevety smooth with hints of lucious Black Forest Gateaux.

Ingredients : Brecon water, Maris Otter Pale Ale malt, Crystal malt, Cara malt, Roasted Barley and Malted Oats; Cluster, Pilgrim, Liberty and Junga hops; yeast.

Very limited edition brew – WIGIG!

Six Beacons 4.1% abv
Our Six Nations special. A copper coloured session alewith a full character and plenty of body; slightly fruity yet seriously refreshing – a pleasure to tackle!

Ingredients: Brecon water, Maris Otter Pale Ale malt, Cara malt, Malted Wheat, Crystal malt; Sovereign, First Gold, Goldings and Challenger hops; yeast.

Availablility : January – March

Genesis 2:ii – Imperious Beacons 7.5%
The Imperial Welsh Stout – velvety smooth, deep black and with hints of smoky coffee, toffee and luscious Black Forrest gateaux.

Keep your eyes open for a possible “very limited edition” bottle!

Bronze Beacons 3.9% abv
A light bronze pale ale. Full bodied, with plenty of hop flavours – Cara and Oat malts provide the foretaste, with Cluster and Northdown hops providing the refreshing bitterness.

Ingredients: Brecon water, Maris Otter Pale Ale malt, Cara malt, Amber malt, Malted Oats; Cluster, Northdown and Sovereign hops; yeast.



Bright Beacons 4.5% abv
A straw coloured best bitter, packed with a multitude of hops for full, satisfying drinking experience.

Ingredients: Brecon water, Maris Otter Low Colour malt; Challenger, Williamette and Northdown hops; yeast.

Cwrw-istmas Beacons 4.2% abv
Pale chestnut in colour, brewed with a blend of Christmas fruits and spices – just like a pud! Rich, warming and full of cheer.

Ingredients: Brecon water, Maris Otter Pale Ale malt, Cara malt, Crystal malt, Chocolate malt, Malted Oats; Progress, Goldings and Challenger hops; a blend of dried fruits, dark sugars, spices and vanilla pods; yeast.

Availability : During the run-up to Christmas.


Sei Deutch 6.0% abv
A HopfenBock – dark Bock Bier, matured for 2 months on a bed of Sladek hops

Available: End November 2012

Green Beacons 4.3% abv
Pale golden ale brewed with fresh Fuggles straight from the fields of Little Lambswick Farm near Tenbury Wells. These fresh undried hops (which were still growing about 3 hours before going in the beer) provide an amazingly fresh and flora aroma and flavour that can only come at hop harvest.

Genesis 1:iv Omnia‏
Chestnut hued multigrain beer – complex, witty and packed with character.

An heroic host of hops balance the sweetness of the grains and the artful addition of Aramis adds Gallic flair!

Availability :

Jazzy
A malty golden ale with a discerning floral hop flavor

Available: ‘The Brecon Jazz Ffestival’ special ale

Sporting Beacons 4.6% abv
Dark amber refreshing premium bitter, with a spicy citrus flavour – celebrating a famous Summer of Sport in Great Britain

Availability : July – August 2012

Beacons to the Sea 4.1% abv
Celebrating 200 years of the Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal – zesty pale golden ale with a superb light, refreshing flavour – As seen on BBC1′s Countryfile, 08/04/12

Ingredients : Brecon Water, Marris Otter Pale Ale malt, Gold malt, malted Wheat, Challenger and Brewers Gold hops, yeast – dry hopped with Goldings.

Availability : April – September 2012

Genesis Babel Clip Genesis (1:iii) Babel 3.0% abv
American Pale Ale – how to confuse your tastebuds in one easy pint! Deep Gold in colour, full bodied, and extensively hopped, this is a truely extraordinary beer…

Diamond Beacons 4.3% abv
An imperious red ale, brewed with a wealth of Sovereign hops – smooth, elegant and eminently enjoyable – the best way to toast sixty regal years.

Ingredients : Brecon Water, Marris Otter Pale Ale malt, Cara malt, Crystal malt, malted oats, Challenger, Progress, Pioneer and Sovereign hops, yeast

Availability : May 2012

Goal – 2012 4.0% abv
Bronze hued well rounded ale – a special brew for the Euro 2012 Championships.

Availability : June 2012

Genesis (1:i) 4.3% abv
September 2011 – In the beginning was the Wort …
The First Brew – a chestnut coloured traditional best bitter. This brew provided much technical information on the new brew kit and turned out to be a roaring success. The next chapter of the Genesis Project (Gen 1:ii) is due in January. We’re thinking along the lines of an aged porter…
Genesis (1:ii) Prophet 5.6% abv
A dark porter beer.
Buster’s Broomstick Brew
Oct/Nov 2011
A Halloween Special – a spooky Blood Red Ale, but all treat, no trick!
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