James Clay and Sons
@jamesclaybeers.bsky.social
Independent importers and distributors of craft and specialist beers from Europe, the United States and worldwide.
As we enter peak Low/No season, make sure your range is in the best shape possible. Some of your guests will be practicing Mindful Drinking, Zebra-Striping, moderation, or abstinence, and deserve the world's best while doing so. Check out our Alc Free brochure: http://jamesclay.co.uk/af25brochure
November 28, 2025 at 2:31 PM
As we enter peak Low/No season, make sure your range is in the best shape possible. Some of your guests will be practicing Mindful Drinking, Zebra-Striping, moderation, or abstinence, and deserve the world's best while doing so. Check out our Alc Free brochure: http://jamesclay.co.uk/af25brochure
Your Christmas and New Year delivery schedule is available to view on your Online Ordering dashboard.
Additionally, we have a postcode search tool, where you can enter your delivery postcode to generate your schedule: https://www.jamesclay.co.uk/news/christmas-and-new-year-schedule-2025
Additionally, we have a postcode search tool, where you can enter your delivery postcode to generate your schedule: https://www.jamesclay.co.uk/news/christmas-and-new-year-schedule-2025
November 24, 2025 at 4:04 PM
Your Christmas and New Year delivery schedule is available to view on your Online Ordering dashboard.
Additionally, we have a postcode search tool, where you can enter your delivery postcode to generate your schedule: https://www.jamesclay.co.uk/news/christmas-and-new-year-schedule-2025
Additionally, we have a postcode search tool, where you can enter your delivery postcode to generate your schedule: https://www.jamesclay.co.uk/news/christmas-and-new-year-schedule-2025
The legendary classic Poperings Hommelbier has landed. We have the Original Hommelbier, plus the very special Fresh Harvest, and Dry Hopped editions, available to order online now in bottles and kegs: http://jamesclay.co.uk/hommelbier
November 19, 2025 at 6:03 PM
The legendary classic Poperings Hommelbier has landed. We have the Original Hommelbier, plus the very special Fresh Harvest, and Dry Hopped editions, available to order online now in bottles and kegs: http://jamesclay.co.uk/hommelbier
The 2025 vintage of the quintessential British Barley Wine is ready to order online now: http://jamesclay.co.uk/thomashardy
This year we have 3 expressions available:
Vintage 2025 - the original Barley Wine
The Historical 2025 - aged with French Oak
Reserve 2025 - matured in ex-Armagnac Casks
This year we have 3 expressions available:
Vintage 2025 - the original Barley Wine
The Historical 2025 - aged with French Oak
Reserve 2025 - matured in ex-Armagnac Casks
November 12, 2025 at 2:45 PM
The 2025 vintage of the quintessential British Barley Wine is ready to order online now: http://jamesclay.co.uk/thomashardy
This year we have 3 expressions available:
Vintage 2025 - the original Barley Wine
The Historical 2025 - aged with French Oak
Reserve 2025 - matured in ex-Armagnac Casks
This year we have 3 expressions available:
Vintage 2025 - the original Barley Wine
The Historical 2025 - aged with French Oak
Reserve 2025 - matured in ex-Armagnac Casks
We’re proud to announce that Augustiner Helles, Munich’s most revered lager, will be available on draught in the UK exclusively through James Clay and Sons, beginning November 2025.
October 24, 2025 at 9:11 AM
We’re proud to announce that Augustiner Helles, Munich’s most revered lager, will be available on draught in the UK exclusively through James Clay and Sons, beginning November 2025.
Trappistes Rochefort have teamed up with us to bring a limited number of Triple Extra kegs to the UK for the first time.
We've partnered with top bars nationwide for a launch event on Friday, November 7th. Find your nearest participating venue here: https://www.jamesclay.co.uk/news/rocheforttriple
We've partnered with top bars nationwide for a launch event on Friday, November 7th. Find your nearest participating venue here: https://www.jamesclay.co.uk/news/rocheforttriple
October 15, 2025 at 6:03 PM
Trappistes Rochefort have teamed up with us to bring a limited number of Triple Extra kegs to the UK for the first time.
We've partnered with top bars nationwide for a launch event on Friday, November 7th. Find your nearest participating venue here: https://www.jamesclay.co.uk/news/rocheforttriple
We've partnered with top bars nationwide for a launch event on Friday, November 7th. Find your nearest participating venue here: https://www.jamesclay.co.uk/news/rocheforttriple
SEASONS GREETINGS!
This year's seasonal offering is ready to help your guests get festive and share the best beer in the world with their loved ones for Christmas.
Here's a selection of this year's new products to make your Christmas selection special.
http://jamesclay.co.uk/xmas2025brochure
This year's seasonal offering is ready to help your guests get festive and share the best beer in the world with their loved ones for Christmas.
Here's a selection of this year's new products to make your Christmas selection special.
http://jamesclay.co.uk/xmas2025brochure
October 8, 2025 at 1:30 PM
SEASONS GREETINGS!
This year's seasonal offering is ready to help your guests get festive and share the best beer in the world with their loved ones for Christmas.
Here's a selection of this year's new products to make your Christmas selection special.
http://jamesclay.co.uk/xmas2025brochure
This year's seasonal offering is ready to help your guests get festive and share the best beer in the world with their loved ones for Christmas.
Here's a selection of this year's new products to make your Christmas selection special.
http://jamesclay.co.uk/xmas2025brochure
The brand new Schlenkerla x Pinta Grodziskie is available to order online now. http://jamesclay.co.uk/schlenkerla
The style was resurrected by Pinta in 2010. Previously the toast of the Middle Ages, Grodziskie is a Top Fermented Rauchbier originating from the town of Grodzisk Wielkopolski.
The style was resurrected by Pinta in 2010. Previously the toast of the Middle Ages, Grodziskie is a Top Fermented Rauchbier originating from the town of Grodzisk Wielkopolski.
September 18, 2025 at 1:31 PM
The brand new Schlenkerla x Pinta Grodziskie is available to order online now. http://jamesclay.co.uk/schlenkerla
The style was resurrected by Pinta in 2010. Previously the toast of the Middle Ages, Grodziskie is a Top Fermented Rauchbier originating from the town of Grodzisk Wielkopolski.
The style was resurrected by Pinta in 2010. Previously the toast of the Middle Ages, Grodziskie is a Top Fermented Rauchbier originating from the town of Grodzisk Wielkopolski.
Stay up to date with our latest limited releases and catch them the moment they go live. https://www.jamesclay.co.uk/newsletter-signup
Today's selection includes:
New beers from Boon including their 50th Anniversary special edition Mariage Parfait 10, and kegs of Duivelsbier Wild.
Today's selection includes:
New beers from Boon including their 50th Anniversary special edition Mariage Parfait 10, and kegs of Duivelsbier Wild.
September 11, 2025 at 1:31 PM
Stay up to date with our latest limited releases and catch them the moment they go live. https://www.jamesclay.co.uk/newsletter-signup
Today's selection includes:
New beers from Boon including their 50th Anniversary special edition Mariage Parfait 10, and kegs of Duivelsbier Wild.
Today's selection includes:
New beers from Boon including their 50th Anniversary special edition Mariage Parfait 10, and kegs of Duivelsbier Wild.
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August 6, 2025 at 10:48 AM
Blood Brothers were one of the first drinks businesses to set up on Geary Avenue, when they built their brewery there in 2015. They've since been joined by Craft Beer Bars, Winemakers, Cocktail Bars, and Coffee Shops, creating a real hub for beverage enthusiasts.
August 3, 2025 at 1:31 PM
Blood Brothers were one of the first drinks businesses to set up on Geary Avenue, when they built their brewery there in 2015. They've since been joined by Craft Beer Bars, Winemakers, Cocktail Bars, and Coffee Shops, creating a real hub for beverage enthusiasts.
Burdock's Lit Pickle and Pickle Water are two runaway successes, selling out within hours of release each time.
Made with genuine Pickle Brine, and no artificial flavourings. Salty, Dilly, Silly, and drinks like a sparkling Pickle Martini.
Order yours now: http://jamesclay.co.uk/canada25
Made with genuine Pickle Brine, and no artificial flavourings. Salty, Dilly, Silly, and drinks like a sparkling Pickle Martini.
Order yours now: http://jamesclay.co.uk/canada25
August 2, 2025 at 3:02 PM
Burdock's Lit Pickle and Pickle Water are two runaway successes, selling out within hours of release each time.
Made with genuine Pickle Brine, and no artificial flavourings. Salty, Dilly, Silly, and drinks like a sparkling Pickle Martini.
Order yours now: http://jamesclay.co.uk/canada25
Made with genuine Pickle Brine, and no artificial flavourings. Salty, Dilly, Silly, and drinks like a sparkling Pickle Martini.
Order yours now: http://jamesclay.co.uk/canada25
Burdock Brewery, our feathered friends from Toronto, are back again after a year of incredible growth domestically. Since our import last year they've added another site with a new restaurant in Kensington Market directly next to their production facility.
August 2, 2025 at 1:31 PM
Burdock Brewery, our feathered friends from Toronto, are back again after a year of incredible growth domestically. Since our import last year they've added another site with a new restaurant in Kensington Market directly next to their production facility.
Expanding the scope of our Canadian project to other provinces, we're delighted to welcome Quebec's Dieu du Ciel! to our list for the first time.
August 1, 2025 at 1:31 PM
Expanding the scope of our Canadian project to other provinces, we're delighted to welcome Quebec's Dieu du Ciel! to our list for the first time.
The Canadian Classic is back. Bellwoods' famous Dry Hopped Sour has been on the go for well over a decade, becoming a North American beer icon in that time.
This time round we've got five different iterations, including 2 alcohol free options.
Order yours here: http://jamesclay.co.uk/canada25
This time round we've got five different iterations, including 2 alcohol free options.
Order yours here: http://jamesclay.co.uk/canada25
July 31, 2025 at 3:03 PM
The Canadian Classic is back. Bellwoods' famous Dry Hopped Sour has been on the go for well over a decade, becoming a North American beer icon in that time.
This time round we've got five different iterations, including 2 alcohol free options.
Order yours here: http://jamesclay.co.uk/canada25
This time round we've got five different iterations, including 2 alcohol free options.
Order yours here: http://jamesclay.co.uk/canada25
On this shipment from Bellwoods we have a wide spread from across their production spectrum, including a collab with The Veil, plenty of their famous IPAs, and a large outturn from their unique foeder pyramid Mixed Fermentation program.
Read more here: http://jamesclay.co.uk/canada25
Read more here: http://jamesclay.co.uk/canada25
July 31, 2025 at 1:31 PM
On this shipment from Bellwoods we have a wide spread from across their production spectrum, including a collab with The Veil, plenty of their famous IPAs, and a large outturn from their unique foeder pyramid Mixed Fermentation program.
Read more here: http://jamesclay.co.uk/canada25
Read more here: http://jamesclay.co.uk/canada25
Canadian showcase, featuring Bellwoods, Burdock, Blood Brothers, and Dieu du Ciel!
We're proud to build on last year's success to add even more stock, and look even wider to bring in another globally recognised brewery to the fold.
Read more here: https://www.jamesclay.co.uk/news/canadian-showcase
We're proud to build on last year's success to add even more stock, and look even wider to bring in another globally recognised brewery to the fold.
Read more here: https://www.jamesclay.co.uk/news/canadian-showcase
July 30, 2025 at 1:55 PM
Canadian showcase, featuring Bellwoods, Burdock, Blood Brothers, and Dieu du Ciel!
We're proud to build on last year's success to add even more stock, and look even wider to bring in another globally recognised brewery to the fold.
Read more here: https://www.jamesclay.co.uk/news/canadian-showcase
We're proud to build on last year's success to add even more stock, and look even wider to bring in another globally recognised brewery to the fold.
Read more here: https://www.jamesclay.co.uk/news/canadian-showcase
Since 1850, Scourmont Abbey has been the cradle of authentic Trappist beers. To celebrate the Abbey’s 175th anniversary they've created Chimay 175, a celebratory beer, brewed with passion and tradition, available in limited quantities exclusively in 20L Kegs - http://jamesclay.co.uk/chimay
July 24, 2025 at 1:30 PM
Since 1850, Scourmont Abbey has been the cradle of authentic Trappist beers. To celebrate the Abbey’s 175th anniversary they've created Chimay 175, a celebratory beer, brewed with passion and tradition, available in limited quantities exclusively in 20L Kegs - http://jamesclay.co.uk/chimay
An extraordinary piece of lambic innovation has just landed, Tilquin Petite Gueuze, the first ever legitimate can conditioned Gueuze blend. Bringing the classic Gueuze style to a new format, without compromising on technique or flavour.
http://jamesclay.co.uk/tilquin
http://jamesclay.co.uk/tilquin
July 22, 2025 at 1:31 PM
An extraordinary piece of lambic innovation has just landed, Tilquin Petite Gueuze, the first ever legitimate can conditioned Gueuze blend. Bringing the classic Gueuze style to a new format, without compromising on technique or flavour.
http://jamesclay.co.uk/tilquin
http://jamesclay.co.uk/tilquin
The brand new Schneider's Hefeweissbier is now available to order online in Keg and Bottles.
Clean and smoothly balanced, and finishes sparkling with a light and fine bitterness, with a light honey-colouring and a clove-like aroma.
Learn more here: https://www.jamesclay.co.uk/news/schneider-hefe
Clean and smoothly balanced, and finishes sparkling with a light and fine bitterness, with a light honey-colouring and a clove-like aroma.
Learn more here: https://www.jamesclay.co.uk/news/schneider-hefe
June 19, 2025 at 1:30 PM
The brand new Schneider's Hefeweissbier is now available to order online in Keg and Bottles.
Clean and smoothly balanced, and finishes sparkling with a light and fine bitterness, with a light honey-colouring and a clove-like aroma.
Learn more here: https://www.jamesclay.co.uk/news/schneider-hefe
Clean and smoothly balanced, and finishes sparkling with a light and fine bitterness, with a light honey-colouring and a clove-like aroma.
Learn more here: https://www.jamesclay.co.uk/news/schneider-hefe
To guarantee your allocation of the most important German seasonals, we've launched our Oktoberfest Preorder.
Preorders required by 5pm on Friday the 4th of July.
http://jamesclay.co.uk/okto25
Preorders required by 5pm on Friday the 4th of July.
http://jamesclay.co.uk/okto25
June 17, 2025 at 1:30 PM
To guarantee your allocation of the most important German seasonals, we've launched our Oktoberfest Preorder.
Preorders required by 5pm on Friday the 4th of July.
http://jamesclay.co.uk/okto25
Preorders required by 5pm on Friday the 4th of July.
http://jamesclay.co.uk/okto25
Australia's No.1 Craft NA Brand Heaps Normal has landed, and they're here to stay, joining our Core Range, with stock available all year round. Ready to order online at http://jamesclay.co.uk/heapsnormal
Find out more about the brand here: https://www.jamesclay.co.uk/news/heaps-normal-brand-launch
Find out more about the brand here: https://www.jamesclay.co.uk/news/heaps-normal-brand-launch
June 12, 2025 at 3:04 PM
Australia's No.1 Craft NA Brand Heaps Normal has landed, and they're here to stay, joining our Core Range, with stock available all year round. Ready to order online at http://jamesclay.co.uk/heapsnormal
Find out more about the brand here: https://www.jamesclay.co.uk/news/heaps-normal-brand-launch
Find out more about the brand here: https://www.jamesclay.co.uk/news/heaps-normal-brand-launch
Waiting for Oktoberfest?
Hold your horses. Our preorder drops on Tuesday 17th of June.
Hold your horses. Our preorder drops on Tuesday 17th of June.
June 9, 2025 at 2:04 PM
Waiting for Oktoberfest?
Hold your horses. Our preorder drops on Tuesday 17th of June.
Hold your horses. Our preorder drops on Tuesday 17th of June.
Welcoming the latest edition to the Kasteel Brouwerij Vanhonsebrouck family. Kasteel Tropical is a true taste of paradise, infusing a Belgian Strong Ale with Mango, Passionfruit, Pineapple, and Peach.
May 29, 2025 at 6:44 PM
Welcoming the latest edition to the Kasteel Brouwerij Vanhonsebrouck family. Kasteel Tropical is a true taste of paradise, infusing a Belgian Strong Ale with Mango, Passionfruit, Pineapple, and Peach.
Building on the back of 2024's successful collaboration (a Belgian Blond brewed at Weihenstephaner), St Bernardus and Weihenstephan have teamed up again for the second leg.
Available to order online now in keg and bottle formats: http://jamesclay.co.uk/stbernardus
Available to order online now in keg and bottle formats: http://jamesclay.co.uk/stbernardus
May 27, 2025 at 1:30 PM
Building on the back of 2024's successful collaboration (a Belgian Blond brewed at Weihenstephaner), St Bernardus and Weihenstephan have teamed up again for the second leg.
Available to order online now in keg and bottle formats: http://jamesclay.co.uk/stbernardus
Available to order online now in keg and bottle formats: http://jamesclay.co.uk/stbernardus