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Spenside Stables Brewery established in the latter half of 2023 aims to provide a quality range of real ales for the bars and pubs in the local area.
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Mark Lynn and Mark Walker, both of High Spen had the desire to keep a brewery alive in the village. After a lot of work, two stables have been renovated to create the new Spenside Stables Brewery.
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Autumn of 2023 will see their new beers being served in the local real ale pubs.
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OUR BEERS
Check out our best flavours
PIT
PONY
Pale
4.2%
ALC/ VOL
A bright hoppy session ale , with a clear golden appearance. It balances crisp maltiness with lively hop flavors, offering floral, citrus, and sometimes tropical notes. The taste is a harmonious blend of subtle sweetness, biscuity malt, and a moderate hop bitterness, making it a refreshing choice for easy-drinking occasions.​
MORE DOGS
THAN MEN
IPA
4.4%
ALC/ VOL
More Dogs Than Men" is a bold and flavorful IPA (India Pale Ale) that packs a hoppy punch with a playful twist. This hazy, golden brew boasts a harmonious blend of citrus and tropical fruit notes, creating a tantalizing aroma that invites you in for a sip. Its malt backbone provides a smooth, balanced sweetness that complements the hoppy bitterness, resulting in a satisfying and refreshing beer that's perfect for those who love hop-forward brews with a touch of whimsy.
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VICTORIA
SEAM
Dark
4.2%
A darker ale, named after the local coal seam, using the popular British hop Challenger for its spicy cedar notes.
ALC/ VOL
4.2%
ALC/ VOL
TOP
MARKS
Blonde
Top Marks" is a delightful blonde beer that shines with a radiant golden hue. Its inviting aroma is a harmonious blend of zesty citrus and subtle malt sweetness. The flavor profile strikes a perfect balance, offering a refreshing crispness with just the right amount of citrusy hops and light malt sweetness. Whether you're celebrating or simply unwinding, "Top Marks" is the ideal choice for a bright and satisfying blonde beer experience.
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4.5%
JAWBLADES
Blonde
A nicely balanced l golden blonde ale with aromas of floral and fruit. Citrus hoppy bitterness with a hint of elderflower making it very moreish. The creamy head, soft carbonation and bitter dry finish make this a popular choice.
ALC/ VOL
4.0%
SPENSIDE
Session
A golden session ale using Cascade and Chinook hops giving a nice crisp, refreshingly balanced ale with a subtle, clean finish
ALC/ VOL
GEORDIE BOY
Amber Ale
An amber / red ale with a silky cream head. A malty-sweet, medium-bodied beer with substantial mouthfeel. Lots of rich toasty, nutty and caramel flavours. Smooth and satisfying.
4.2%
ALC/ VOL
PIT YAKKA
Porter
Dark ruby/black Porter with chocolate malt and berry fruit flavours. The lovely velvety texture and a creamy head offer a sweet taste of chocolate giving way to a slightly nutty, dry finish.
VICTORIA
SEAM
Dark
4.5%
ALC/ VOL
ABOUT
Based in the heart of High Spen, UK.
For many years High Spen and surrounding areas have benefitted from having a local brewery. The Old Potting Shed ‘TOPS’, a brewery renowned for fantastic high quality cask ales. Following Covid brewer Ray Swan decided hang up the hops and retire.
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Having had a keen interest and a desire to brew for some time and in agreement with Mr Ray Swan, Mark Lynn decided to take over the mantle. In partnership with local micropub owner Mark Walker aka ’Wig’, who can provide an outlet for sales and business contacts, Spenside Stables Brewery was born.
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The brewery now has a different home of historical interest as it is located in what are the only existing original Pit Pony stables remaining in the Northeast, indeed the stables at Beamish Museum are actual replicas of these buildings.
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It has been all hands-on deck as the two Marks have worked hard in renovating the stables and establishing the brewery.
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Our aim is to continue to provide top quality cask ales to High Spen and surrounding areas.
We will be using established recipes and developing new flavours as we progress.
STOCKISTS
Some of the places you can find our beer to buy or try
WIGS PLACE
TYNE BAR
MEAN EYED CAT
STATION EAST
TYNE AMATEUR ROWING CLUB
High Spen
Newcastle
Newcastle
Gateshead
Newburn
THE LANEHEAD
THE OFFICE
THE PILOT
THE ALE STONE
MILL HILL CASK & COFFEE
Ryton
Morpeth
Berwick
Leicester
Leicester