Balance Brewing & Blending
@balancebrew.bsky.social
Manchester mixed fermentation wild and sour ales.
Looking for inspiration for Christmas gifts? Look no further! We have a trio of funky delights that will have the beer fan in your life jumping for joy.
We’ve got creak 2024, Ripple 2024 & Spectral Diffusion, our collab. with Barth Haas X. Pick them up through our webshop or from the taproom. 🍻
We’ve got creak 2024, Ripple 2024 & Spectral Diffusion, our collab. with Barth Haas X. Pick them up through our webshop or from the taproom. 🍻
November 24, 2025 at 9:03 AM
Looking for inspiration for Christmas gifts? Look no further! We have a trio of funky delights that will have the beer fan in your life jumping for joy.
We’ve got creak 2024, Ripple 2024 & Spectral Diffusion, our collab. with Barth Haas X. Pick them up through our webshop or from the taproom. 🍻
We’ve got creak 2024, Ripple 2024 & Spectral Diffusion, our collab. with Barth Haas X. Pick them up through our webshop or from the taproom. 🍻
🎄 Festive Block Party 🎄
On Saturday December 13th we’re going to be feeling festive and putting on a day full of winter cheer and merriment for the final Block Party of 2025. We have three guests at the taproom in Dolphin Brewery, @kernelbrewery.bsky.social and @nightingalecider.bsky.social too!
On Saturday December 13th we’re going to be feeling festive and putting on a day full of winter cheer and merriment for the final Block Party of 2025. We have three guests at the taproom in Dolphin Brewery, @kernelbrewery.bsky.social and @nightingalecider.bsky.social too!
November 19, 2025 at 12:27 PM
🎄 Festive Block Party 🎄
On Saturday December 13th we’re going to be feeling festive and putting on a day full of winter cheer and merriment for the final Block Party of 2025. We have three guests at the taproom in Dolphin Brewery, @kernelbrewery.bsky.social and @nightingalecider.bsky.social too!
On Saturday December 13th we’re going to be feeling festive and putting on a day full of winter cheer and merriment for the final Block Party of 2025. We have three guests at the taproom in Dolphin Brewery, @kernelbrewery.bsky.social and @nightingalecider.bsky.social too!
This Thursday we will be releasing three beers in bottle for your pleasure and in good time to ensure those stockings are filled and the tree is adorned with festive funky bottles come Christmas.
November 18, 2025 at 11:22 AM
This Thursday we will be releasing three beers in bottle for your pleasure and in good time to ensure those stockings are filled and the tree is adorned with festive funky bottles come Christmas.
We're pleased as punch to have been nominated again this year for Independent Drinks Producer of the Year MCR Food Fest! We're incredibly proud to just be nominated for this award amongst such esteemed company. If you'd like to vote for us then please go to foodanddrinkfestival.com
November 12, 2025 at 11:43 AM
We're pleased as punch to have been nominated again this year for Independent Drinks Producer of the Year MCR Food Fest! We're incredibly proud to just be nominated for this award amongst such esteemed company. If you'd like to vote for us then please go to foodanddrinkfestival.com
🐐 Hail The Goat 🐐
Phwoar! What a night we had on Friday with Johnny from Holy Goat. An absolute behemoth of a lineup, each one unique, flavourful and of such high quality. We’re lucky to have Holy Goat in our lives.
Phwoar! What a night we had on Friday with Johnny from Holy Goat. An absolute behemoth of a lineup, each one unique, flavourful and of such high quality. We’re lucky to have Holy Goat in our lives.
November 10, 2025 at 12:14 PM
🐐 Hail The Goat 🐐
Phwoar! What a night we had on Friday with Johnny from Holy Goat. An absolute behemoth of a lineup, each one unique, flavourful and of such high quality. We’re lucky to have Holy Goat in our lives.
Phwoar! What a night we had on Friday with Johnny from Holy Goat. An absolute behemoth of a lineup, each one unique, flavourful and of such high quality. We’re lucky to have Holy Goat in our lives.
We've teamed up with Holly Pickles and Magic Lantern Film Club and we invite you to an evening at the "Balance Bistro" on Wednesday the 10th of December. We’ll be serving up a French bistro style dinner to accompany a truly magnificant, animated film, Belleville Rendezvous by Sylvain Chomet.
November 5, 2025 at 11:12 AM
We've teamed up with Holly Pickles and Magic Lantern Film Club and we invite you to an evening at the "Balance Bistro" on Wednesday the 10th of December. We’ll be serving up a French bistro style dinner to accompany a truly magnificant, animated film, Belleville Rendezvous by Sylvain Chomet.
🤫 Keep it quiet 🤫
Today we’re over at Silent Brew Co. and we’re brewing something outside our usual funky stuff…together we’ve come up with a recipe of all British malt and hops to create a Golden Rye Ale. The grist is actually quite similar to our Amber Saison, with Maris Otter, rye, Cara & wheat.
Today we’re over at Silent Brew Co. and we’re brewing something outside our usual funky stuff…together we’ve come up with a recipe of all British malt and hops to create a Golden Rye Ale. The grist is actually quite similar to our Amber Saison, with Maris Otter, rye, Cara & wheat.
October 28, 2025 at 11:08 AM
🤫 Keep it quiet 🤫
Today we’re over at Silent Brew Co. and we’re brewing something outside our usual funky stuff…together we’ve come up with a recipe of all British malt and hops to create a Golden Rye Ale. The grist is actually quite similar to our Amber Saison, with Maris Otter, rye, Cara & wheat.
Today we’re over at Silent Brew Co. and we’re brewing something outside our usual funky stuff…together we’ve come up with a recipe of all British malt and hops to create a Golden Rye Ale. The grist is actually quite similar to our Amber Saison, with Maris Otter, rye, Cara & wheat.
🐐 🍻 Holy Goat at Balance Taproom 🍻 🐐
On Friday November 7th we'll have a fresh drop of Holy Goat beers available on draft and in bottle.
We will also have Johnny from Holy Goat with us for a tasting in the barrel store!
balancebrewing.co/products/hol...
On Friday November 7th we'll have a fresh drop of Holy Goat beers available on draft and in bottle.
We will also have Johnny from Holy Goat with us for a tasting in the barrel store!
balancebrewing.co/products/hol...
October 24, 2025 at 10:20 AM
🐐 🍻 Holy Goat at Balance Taproom 🍻 🐐
On Friday November 7th we'll have a fresh drop of Holy Goat beers available on draft and in bottle.
We will also have Johnny from Holy Goat with us for a tasting in the barrel store!
balancebrewing.co/products/hol...
On Friday November 7th we'll have a fresh drop of Holy Goat beers available on draft and in bottle.
We will also have Johnny from Holy Goat with us for a tasting in the barrel store!
balancebrewing.co/products/hol...
🎄 Festive Bookings at Balance Taproom 🎄
Needing somewhere for an office Christmas party? To catch up with some pals or for a right old knees up? Look no further! If you want to reserve a table for two or book the whole place out for a big shin dig we’ve got you covered.
Needing somewhere for an office Christmas party? To catch up with some pals or for a right old knees up? Look no further! If you want to reserve a table for two or book the whole place out for a big shin dig we’ve got you covered.
October 23, 2025 at 11:57 AM
🎄 Festive Bookings at Balance Taproom 🎄
Needing somewhere for an office Christmas party? To catch up with some pals or for a right old knees up? Look no further! If you want to reserve a table for two or book the whole place out for a big shin dig we’ve got you covered.
Needing somewhere for an office Christmas party? To catch up with some pals or for a right old knees up? Look no further! If you want to reserve a table for two or book the whole place out for a big shin dig we’ve got you covered.
😈 Seitanic Block Party Scran 😈
If you happen to be feeling peckish tomorrow at the taproom then look no further than the devilish Seitanic Kebabs! They'll be firing out kebabs and loaded fries all day long for your pleasure.
If you happen to be feeling peckish tomorrow at the taproom then look no further than the devilish Seitanic Kebabs! They'll be firing out kebabs and loaded fries all day long for your pleasure.
October 10, 2025 at 11:09 AM
😈 Seitanic Block Party Scran 😈
If you happen to be feeling peckish tomorrow at the taproom then look no further than the devilish Seitanic Kebabs! They'll be firing out kebabs and loaded fries all day long for your pleasure.
If you happen to be feeling peckish tomorrow at the taproom then look no further than the devilish Seitanic Kebabs! They'll be firing out kebabs and loaded fries all day long for your pleasure.
What a lineup for Block Party this Saturday! We'll be pouring these absolute beauties from @millsbrewing.bsky.social, @burningskybeer.bsky.social & Pastore.
We'll also have a fine selection of bottles and cans in our fridges from all of the above including two brand new collaborations!
We'll also have a fine selection of bottles and cans in our fridges from all of the above including two brand new collaborations!
October 9, 2025 at 10:18 AM
What a lineup for Block Party this Saturday! We'll be pouring these absolute beauties from @millsbrewing.bsky.social, @burningskybeer.bsky.social & Pastore.
We'll also have a fine selection of bottles and cans in our fridges from all of the above including two brand new collaborations!
We'll also have a fine selection of bottles and cans in our fridges from all of the above including two brand new collaborations!
On Saturday October 11th at 1pm we’re going to be hosting a @millsbrewing.bsky.social tasting at the Taproom. Jonny from Mills will be up here with us and he’ll be guiding you through four of their most recent releases including a collaboration that we brewed together in October 2023. 🍻
October 3, 2025 at 2:30 PM
On Saturday October 11th at 1pm we’re going to be hosting a @millsbrewing.bsky.social tasting at the Taproom. Jonny from Mills will be up here with us and he’ll be guiding you through four of their most recent releases including a collaboration that we brewed together in October 2023. 🍻
Tomorrow we're throwing a chilli party! There's three chilli beers, collab hot sauces, a hot sauce shop and hot wings!
Can't make it? Well, the beers are on tap today 🌶️
Can't make it? Well, the beers are on tap today 🌶️
September 26, 2025 at 1:57 PM
Tomorrow we're throwing a chilli party! There's three chilli beers, collab hot sauces, a hot sauce shop and hot wings!
Can't make it? Well, the beers are on tap today 🌶️
Can't make it? Well, the beers are on tap today 🌶️
🌶️ 🔥 Chilli beers out now! 🔥 🌶️
Available online now and at the taproom from 5pm today.
For the beers we used the same base saison split between three tanks and three different chillies/chilli combos to add flavour and heat. All of the chillies were grown by John, our friend and tap regular.
Available online now and at the taproom from 5pm today.
For the beers we used the same base saison split between three tanks and three different chillies/chilli combos to add flavour and heat. All of the chillies were grown by John, our friend and tap regular.
September 25, 2025 at 11:21 AM
🌶️ 🔥 Chilli beers out now! 🔥 🌶️
Available online now and at the taproom from 5pm today.
For the beers we used the same base saison split between three tanks and three different chillies/chilli combos to add flavour and heat. All of the chillies were grown by John, our friend and tap regular.
Available online now and at the taproom from 5pm today.
For the beers we used the same base saison split between three tanks and three different chillies/chilli combos to add flavour and heat. All of the chillies were grown by John, our friend and tap regular.
As summer begins to feel like a distant memory and the temperature starts to drop outside, we've got something that will most definitely warm you up and get you groovin'! We've got three beers in bottle and on draft showcasing different chillies grown locally by our pal John.
September 23, 2025 at 10:10 AM
As summer begins to feel like a distant memory and the temperature starts to drop outside, we've got something that will most definitely warm you up and get you groovin'! We've got three beers in bottle and on draft showcasing different chillies grown locally by our pal John.
We've got a right event for you lot next Saturday at 5pm (27th September). A chilli tasting, chilli beer tasting and hot sauce tasting combined! It's limited to only 10 tickets and comes with a portion of hot cauli wings. Check it out on our website.
September 18, 2025 at 3:28 PM
We've got a right event for you lot next Saturday at 5pm (27th September). A chilli tasting, chilli beer tasting and hot sauce tasting combined! It's limited to only 10 tickets and comes with a portion of hot cauli wings. Check it out on our website.
Last week we made the trip down to Worcester where we joined Charles Faram on a tour of the hop yards of Worcestershire and Herefordshire. These farms, often having been in families through generations, produce traditional and newer varieties of hop for the brewing requirements of the UK and beyond.
September 10, 2025 at 12:37 PM
Last week we made the trip down to Worcester where we joined Charles Faram on a tour of the hop yards of Worcestershire and Herefordshire. These farms, often having been in families through generations, produce traditional and newer varieties of hop for the brewing requirements of the UK and beyond.
🍎 🍏 Cider Release On Thursday 🍏 🍎
Handily coinciding with the next Manchester Cider Club, we’ve got a real treat this week with our second ever cider release. We’ve got five ciders for you, all made using cider from the 2023 season.
Handily coinciding with the next Manchester Cider Club, we’ve got a real treat this week with our second ever cider release. We’ve got five ciders for you, all made using cider from the 2023 season.
September 9, 2025 at 12:28 PM
🍎 🍏 Cider Release On Thursday 🍏 🍎
Handily coinciding with the next Manchester Cider Club, we’ve got a real treat this week with our second ever cider release. We’ve got five ciders for you, all made using cider from the 2023 season.
Handily coinciding with the next Manchester Cider Club, we’ve got a real treat this week with our second ever cider release. We’ve got five ciders for you, all made using cider from the 2023 season.
🍌🍻Plantain Reclaim Release Day🍻🍌
A collaboration that we’ve been working on for quite some time now with our friend Ngwafu, owner of Gwafuvegan, who’s food you may have sampled at taproom events. This beer is limited with only 112 bottles available so get yours while you can!
A collaboration that we’ve been working on for quite some time now with our friend Ngwafu, owner of Gwafuvegan, who’s food you may have sampled at taproom events. This beer is limited with only 112 bottles available so get yours while you can!
August 28, 2025 at 10:06 AM
🍌🍻Plantain Reclaim Release Day🍻🍌
A collaboration that we’ve been working on for quite some time now with our friend Ngwafu, owner of Gwafuvegan, who’s food you may have sampled at taproom events. This beer is limited with only 112 bottles available so get yours while you can!
A collaboration that we’ve been working on for quite some time now with our friend Ngwafu, owner of Gwafuvegan, who’s food you may have sampled at taproom events. This beer is limited with only 112 bottles available so get yours while you can!
Just a few bottles from @manchestercider.bsky.social last night. Fantastic evening, what a pleasure to have it in the taproom. Thanks to everyone who came along and made it so special.
August 15, 2025 at 3:32 PM
Just a few bottles from @manchestercider.bsky.social last night. Fantastic evening, what a pleasure to have it in the taproom. Thanks to everyone who came along and made it so special.
Clingstone 2023. This beer is a tribute to the beautiful flavour of the damson stone. Fruit pits often bring this fascinating marzipan character and damson stones are no exception. Giving 2023's damsons a second life, their character emphasises the vanilla overtones of the oak barrels.
July 24, 2025 at 12:12 PM
Clingstone 2023. This beer is a tribute to the beautiful flavour of the damson stone. Fruit pits often bring this fascinating marzipan character and damson stones are no exception. Giving 2023's damsons a second life, their character emphasises the vanilla overtones of the oak barrels.
Block Party is here! 🥳
One of the best days of the calendar, Block Party is go! A celebration of good beer, good food and good times with our mates at @cloudwaterbrew.bsky.social, Sureshot and @trackbrewingco.bsky.social.
One of the best days of the calendar, Block Party is go! A celebration of good beer, good food and good times with our mates at @cloudwaterbrew.bsky.social, Sureshot and @trackbrewingco.bsky.social.
July 19, 2025 at 11:25 AM
Block Party is here! 🥳
One of the best days of the calendar, Block Party is go! A celebration of good beer, good food and good times with our mates at @cloudwaterbrew.bsky.social, Sureshot and @trackbrewingco.bsky.social.
One of the best days of the calendar, Block Party is go! A celebration of good beer, good food and good times with our mates at @cloudwaterbrew.bsky.social, Sureshot and @trackbrewingco.bsky.social.
Say hello to Sean! 👋
Sean’s joining us to takeover proceedings as Taproom Manager! He joins us with a wealth of knowledge and passion for beer of all ilks with a bit of a soft spot for big, funky, wild fermented bevs and an ice cold bottle of Augustiner Hell.
Sean’s joining us to takeover proceedings as Taproom Manager! He joins us with a wealth of knowledge and passion for beer of all ilks with a bit of a soft spot for big, funky, wild fermented bevs and an ice cold bottle of Augustiner Hell.
July 18, 2025 at 4:31 PM
Say hello to Sean! 👋
Sean’s joining us to takeover proceedings as Taproom Manager! He joins us with a wealth of knowledge and passion for beer of all ilks with a bit of a soft spot for big, funky, wild fermented bevs and an ice cold bottle of Augustiner Hell.
Sean’s joining us to takeover proceedings as Taproom Manager! He joins us with a wealth of knowledge and passion for beer of all ilks with a bit of a soft spot for big, funky, wild fermented bevs and an ice cold bottle of Augustiner Hell.
We're up and running @runawaybrewery.bsky.social. Pouring Long Shadows and Ripple, as well as Confluence on the Runaway bar 🍻
July 12, 2025 at 12:41 PM
We're up and running @runawaybrewery.bsky.social. Pouring Long Shadows and Ripple, as well as Confluence on the Runaway bar 🍻
A wonderful night last night for @manchestercider.bsky.social club. We presented seven of our own ciders from the 2023 harvest of Yarlington Mill and Chisel Jersey varieties. We had four barrel aged single variety offerings plus three blended ciders aged on hops, sage and elderflower respectively.
July 11, 2025 at 10:18 AM
A wonderful night last night for @manchestercider.bsky.social club. We presented seven of our own ciders from the 2023 harvest of Yarlington Mill and Chisel Jersey varieties. We had four barrel aged single variety offerings plus three blended ciders aged on hops, sage and elderflower respectively.