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Elusive Brewing

@elusivebrewing.com
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A microbrewery and tap room located at Unit 7, Marino Way, RG40 4RF. Taproom open every Thursday 4-8pm & Friday-Saturday 12-8pm. Insert coin to play!

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Elusive Brewing @elusivebrewing.com · 29/09/2026
October food vendors loading… We’ve got a great food vendor calendar for Saturdays in October - check out this line up and get the dates in your diary!! Sat 3 - Ginger Wingman Sat 10 and 17 - Funky Pickle Sat 24 - Saffron Hill Sat 31 - Funky Pickle for our Halloween Spooktacular!
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Elusive Brewing @elusivebrewing.com · 23/09/2026
Take a Leap…Our latest 4% Pale Ale! Brewed in our house style, this bright and bitter Pale is packed with Dolcita for punchy notes of peach with plenty of Mosaic for layers of blueberry and tropical fruits! A team favourite in tank, stock up while you can! Available online and at the taproom!
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Adrian Tierney-Jones @atjbeer.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
It’s Cask Beer Week and here’s a lovely Citra pale ale to celebrate it with, it’s from the always excellent @elusivebrewing.com and just happens to be my beer of the week in today’s @dailystar.co.uk
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Elusive Brewing @elusivebrewing.com · 16/09/2026
Hudson is back! Just in time for lager season - crisp, clean and super refreshing. German Perle and Tettnang hops bring a light herbal snap to balance the delicate honey notes of the British barley. Hudson is gluten free and available now from our webshop and taproom
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Paul Newton - Beer Prime @beerprimeuk.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
Got these Westies (+ another I’m saving) from Clapton Craft earlier this week, and devoured them this evening. Sterling work from @elusivebrewing.com @verdantbrew.bsky.social @vesselplymouth.bsky.social @unbarredbrewery.bsky.social & Baron Brewing. Great beers (+ I have high hopes for the other one)
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IndieSpiritBath @indiespiritbath.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
The @elusivebrewing.com gods have smiled on us today. First up Oregon trail is back as well as the brand new Sorachi Trail. For those of us who just love Socachi Ace hops. Final boss is back with a Citra 4 ways take plus pale ales; Endor and Reach.
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Stirchley Wines & Spirits @stirchleywines.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
Fresh drop from @elusivebrewing.com incoming... The classic Oregon Trail WCIPA returns, joined by a cheeky Sorachi Ace laden varient. 🍺 Tenacious C | 5% | Vanilla Stout 🍻 Endor | 5% | Hazy 🍺 Oregon Trail | 5.8% | WCIPA 🍻 Sorachi Trail | 5.8% | WCIPA #VivaStirchley #ShopIndependent
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Elusive Brewing @elusivebrewing.com · 09/09/2026
Second in our new single hopped American Pale series! Citra used in four different formats to showcase this amazing hop to its full potential! Hits of lime, lemon and peach. Available online now!
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Elusive Brewing @elusivebrewing.com · 03/09/2026
Introducing…FIRST POUR THURSDAYS! Join us each week for a fresh beer on tap, so you can try it here at the taproom first! What better way to start than with Sorachi Trail, on tap from today!
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Elusive Brewing @elusivebrewing.com · 02/09/2026
September food vendors loading… We’ve got a great food vendor calendar for Saturdays in September - check out this line up and get the dates in your diary!!
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What's On Reading @rdgwhatson.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
As part of the run up to this year's @womeninbeer.bsky.social festival, @elusivebrewing.com invite all women who would like to learn more about brewing and the beer industry to a Brewing Day on Tuesday 8 September to brew a West Coast IPA! whatsonreading.com/venues/elusi...
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The Nag's Head Reading @nagsheadreading.bsky.social · 29/08/2026
🍔 Round 2, let's smash! Grand Master Smash are back in the beer garden today with impeccable burgers & fries until 8pm. Add @elusivebrewing.com ’s Oregon Trail Hot Sauce 🌶️ + pair with award-winning Oregon Trail on Cask Line 10. 🍺 Anne-Marie & Jody have got you. Run, don’t walk! 🏃💨
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Alex MacArthur @alexmacarthur.bsky.social · 26/08/2026
Pint of @elusivebrewing.com Oregon Trail. Bottle of Oregon Trail hot sauce w/ The Pantry Couple. Manager of the local and I working out best things to dip in. So far pickled eggs and poppadoms both 👍
A bottle of Elusive’s & The Pantry Couple’s Oregon Trail hot sauce, a pint of Oregon Trail and a ripped open bag of mini poppadoms.
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Elusive Brewing @elusivebrewing.com · 26/08/2026
August Bank Holiday Beer Box!! Limited edition, only available until Monday! The line up is: 👾 1 x Oregon Trail 👾 1 x Level Up 👾 2 x Tenacious C 👾 2 x Yellows 👾 2 x Colony 👾 2 x Threads 👾 2 x Reverb Only £52! 12 cans • 7 different beers • Save £5.70 Available online!
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Elusive Brewing @elusivebrewing.com · 25/08/2026
Hot (literally!) off the press, Oregon Trail Hot Sauce 🔥 We’ve teamed up with The Pantry Couple to bring you our classic OT in a fiery form!!! A slow-fermented hot sauce with a tangy, fruity heat and a deep fermented flavour. Handmade in limited batches. Available online and from our taproom!
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hermanbloom.bsky.social @hermanbloom.bsky.social · 22/08/2026
Unplanned trip to @elusivebrewing.com as usual I don't look at the menu once I see Oregon Trail is on #BskyBeer
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Elusive Brewing @elusivebrewing.com · 21/08/2026
Crisp, bright and super sessionable while still packing aroma. We used Citra, Mosaic and Krush for a vibrant blend of tropical notes punctuated with big layers of peach and berry. Come rain or shine, you want this in your fridge! Available online now on the webshop and from our taproom fridge!
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Stoo @stoo.bsky.social · 20/08/2026
Often imitated and referenced, rarely bettered as a UK West Coast IPA. Excellent new batch of Oregon Trail , also from @elusivebrewing.com now out there ❤️
Can of Oregon Trail by Elusive brewing , a clear west coast IPA on the bar of Radio City Social in Chelmsford
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Elusive Brewing @elusivebrewing.com · 18/08/2026
Tenacious C in can!! A rebrew of our Vanilla Stout with Chris Bingham. Rich chocolate aroma from the malts alongside smooth vanilla from real Madagascan pods. This is not the greatest beer in the world, no, it’s just a really great tribute. Online now! —> www.elusivebrewing.com/bottled-prod...
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James @gammonbaron.bsky.social · 15/08/2026
The O.G. recipe. Still as resinous as ever. @elusivebrewing.com - Level Up (5% American Red). #BSkyBeer
A poured can of Elusive in an Elusive glass on a kitchen counter
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The Nag's Head Reading @nagsheadreading.bsky.social · 17/08/2026
🚨 Collab cans for sale! 🍻 Our @elusivebrewing.com X North Riding "Shapeshifter" + @mysteriousbrewing.bsky.social "StrataNauts" collabs are available to drink in, take away or, yes, become train beers. 🚆 £5.50 each or £20 for 4 (including 2 of each). Pop in and grab yours! 😏
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Elusive Brewing @elusivebrewing.com · 14/08/2026
The 4th & 5th instalment of our Birthday Series! Labyrinth, a 10% Barley Wine brewed with London Amateur Brewers, this is super rich and jammy! Threads, a 6% West Coast IPA, low colour but punchy flavour! brewed with Verdant & Vessel. Available online!
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Elusive Brewing @elusivebrewing.com · 12/08/2026
It’s set to be another hot one! 🥵 Reminder that we’re now open every Thursday 4-8pm, and with tomorrow hitting 35c in Finchampstead it’s time to cool off with a nice fresh beer 🍻 This weekend we’re open: Thu 4-8pm Fri 12-8pm Sat 12-8pm See you then! #ElusiveBrewing #IndieBeerUK
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Nathan @infieldfryup.bsky.social · 31/07/2026
See Oregon Trail, drink Oregon Trail. I don't have many rules in life but this is one of them. @elusivebrewing.com in @thatbeerplace.co.uk #bskybeer
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Elusive Brewing @elusivebrewing.com · 24/07/2026
Our latest West Coast IPA is heavily hopped with Amarillo, Talus and Krush for hits of tangerine and peach. We added Nectaron top notes using Abstrax Quantum and more than a touch of dankness with Pineapple Express from the SkyGas range of THC & CBD free cannabis extracts! Order now online!
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Elusive Brewing @elusivebrewing.com · 22/07/2026
A new delivery of Oregon Trail labels can only mean one thing… It’s nearly Oregon Trail packaging time!! The latest batch is in tank and tasting great. We can’t wait to get this out and on its way to you! Available in can, keg and cask! #ElusiveBrewing #IndieBeerUK #WestCoastistheBestCoast
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Stirchley Wines & Spirits @stirchleywines.bsky.social · 20/07/2026
A small but mighty re-up in from @elusivebrewing.com this week... Grab some Oregon Trail before it mysteriously vanishes again! 🍻 Shadow of the Beast - 5% 🍺 Final Boss (Stage 1) "Simcoe" - 5.5% 🍻 Oregon Trail - 5.8% #ShopIndependent #VivaStirchley
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Elusive Brewing @elusivebrewing.com · 15/07/2026
Level Up is back! Straight off the canning line and (with a thumbs up approval from Ricky 👍🏻) onto the webshop! This multiple award winning American Red Ale needs no introduction by now. This batch is on its way to the South East Indie Beer Awards, so watch this space! Order now on our webshop 🍻
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Elusive Brewing @elusivebrewing.com · 09/07/2026
It’s Oregon Trail packaging day! We package around 1,400 cans of Oregon Trail each month to keep you all in stock! Today’s batch is out of the tank and straight onto the webshop, so order now for your West Coast fix as fresh as it gets! #ElusiveBrewing #IndieBeerUK #WestCoastistheBestCoast
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Elusive Brewing @elusivebrewing.com · 08/07/2026
Get your hands on our latest mixed case! Whether you’re stocking up your fridges for the weekend or the football, sharing with friends or keeping for yourself, we’ve got you covered! 12 cans • 8 different beers • Save £5.75 Available on our webshop now! #ElusiveBrewing #IndieBeerUK #BIPAcomeback
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Elusive Brewing @elusivebrewing.com · 07/07/2026
The closest we get to a brewery tour! Sessions run the last Saturday of each month and last around an hour. Tickets are £25 pp - take a look behind the scenes, a tutored tasting! You also get 10% off in the taproom on the day of your visit 🍻 Book now —> www.elusivebrewing.com/buy-merch/ta...
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Elusive Brewing @elusivebrewing.com · 06/07/2026
July food vendors loading… We’ve got a fully stocked food vendor calendar for Saturdays in July - check out this line up and get the dates in your diary!! #ElusiveBrewing #IndieBeerUK
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James @gammonbaron.bsky.social · 04/07/2026
New cap and a glass of the finest English brewed American IPA from the nicest man in brewing: @elusivebrewing.com - Oregon Trail (5.8% IPA) at Suds with Buds 2026, Roosters, Harrogate. #BSkyBeer
Me with my new cap and Oregon Trail
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Elusive Brewing @elusivebrewing.com · 02/07/2026
The Exodus is here! This recipe came from a scaling up of a home brew award winner for a charity festival. This beer has a clean malt bill with six different hop additions for a bitter base with a crisp, citrus new-world hop profile! Available now on the webshop #ElusiveBrewing #IndieBeerUK
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Tipple Marketing @tipplemarketing.bsky.social · 02/07/2026
Bringing together a diverse, expert panel to evaluate the absolute best in beer, pub, and cider communications is our kind of project, and we couldn't be prouder of the team of judges announced for this year’s @britbeerwriters.bsky.social awards!
A photo of the 2026 judges:

Steve Dass
Aimee Harbison-Roper
Mex Ibrahim
David Jesudason (Current Beer Writer of the Year)
Susan Low
Katrina Mirpuri
Andy Parker (Current Brewer of the Year)
Lotte Peplow
Kristiane Westray
Rod White
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Elusive Brewing @elusivebrewing.com · 01/07/2026
New month = new mixed case! Our mixed cases are a great way to try a range of beer styles or to share with friends! 12 cans • 8 different beers • Only £52 Available to buy now from our webshop #ElusiveBrewing #IndieBeerUK #BIPAcomeback #CraftBeer
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Matthew Curtis @totalcurtis.bsky.social · 30/06/2026
Well, I'm gonna need at least 10PINTS of this.
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Wee Beer Shop @weebeershop.bsky.social · 30/06/2026
🆕🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 Incredible hoppy beer and incredible 8-bit videogame label artwork from @elusivebrewing.com … 👾 Pole Star New England IPA 👾 Quench mango/citra pale ale 👾 Surge west coast pale ale 👾 Lollypop solero/orange pale ale 👾 Final Boss: Simcoe pale ale 👾 Urban Haze hazy pale ale
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Elusive Brewing @elusivebrewing.com · 29/06/2026
Shadow of the Beast is back! One of the beers we get asked about more frequently - this was first brewed back in September 2016, gyle number 16. Almost ten years later and we still love Black IPA, Shadow of the Beast in particular! Available now on the webshop #ElusiveBrewing #IndieBeerUK
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Elusive Brewing @elusivebrewing.com · 26/06/2026
We asked the team what their favourite form of Oregon Trail is! Whatever the weather and whatever your preference, we have an Oregon Trail for you! Available in can on the webshop now! #ElusiveBrewing #IndieBeerUK #WestCoastistheBestCoast
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Elusive Brewing @elusivebrewing.com · 25/06/2026
Oregon Trail is in the Top 50 UK Beers shortlist! We’re delighted that our West Coast IPA has made it onto the We Are Beer shortlist for 2026! We love brewing this beer and that’s why we brew it every 2 weeks to keep you all in stock, because #WestCoastistheBestCoast 🙌🏼
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Adrian Tierney-Jones @atjbeer.bsky.social · 24/06/2026
Excellent Brewers Journal brewers’ lectures @topshambrewery.bsky.social finishes with Andy Parker from @elusivebrewing.com
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Elusive Brewing @elusivebrewing.com · 24/06/2026
Taproom time, with BONUS HOURS! As it’s the last Thursday of the month, our taproom is open from 4-8pm tomorrow, then as usual 12-8pm on Friday and Saturday. The Fridge of Dreams is full and the taps are loaded! See you tomorrow 😎 #ElusiveBrewing #VisitWokingham #IndieBeerUK #ElusiveTaproom
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Elusive Brewing @elusivebrewing.com · 23/06/2026
We’re here 9am-4pm for takeouts on weekdays! We’ve got a range of sessionable beers in the Fridge of Dreams, so whether you’re filling the fridge up for a sunny post work beer or getting the supplies in for today’s match, get 10% off when you buy 12 cans or more! #ElusiveBrewing #IndieBeerUK
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Elusive Brewing @elusivebrewing.com · 17/06/2026
Get ready for a summer crusher! For Lollypop we used Hopsteiner Solero Salvo and real orange zest in the whirlpool, paired with a dry hop of Amarillo to add even more fresh orangey notes. Fresh off the canning line and available now on the webshop #ElusiveBrewing #IndieBeerUK
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Elusive Brewing @elusivebrewing.com · 16/06/2026
Did you know we’re on site during the week 9am-4pm for takeouts? Whether you’re filling the fridge up for a BBQ or getting the supplies in for tomorrow’s match, get 10% off when you buy 12 cans or more! #ElusiveBrewing #IndieBeerUK
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Paul Newton - Beer Prime @beerprimeuk.bsky.social · 12/06/2026
Once again, a Happy 10th to @elusivebrewing.com. I’ve enjoyed their birthday beers again this evening (collabs with Dark Revolution & Bookshop Alehouse, North Riding & @nagsheadreading.bsky.social, and Two Flints & @hopburnsblack.bsky.social). Rounded off with an Oregon Trail!
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sparkyrite.bsky.social @sparkyrite.bsky.social · 13/06/2026
Of course I’m moving along nicely it’s @elusivebrewing.com #bskybeer
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Nick @nickcrossland.bsky.social · 13/06/2026
Lovely fruited pale from @elusivebrewing.com this... perfect for the weather.
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Elusive Brewing @elusivebrewing.com · 15/06/2026
Happy Beer Day Britain! There’s only one beer choice for this, right? Head to your local pub, bar or taproom and join us in saying #cheerstobeer at 7pm tonight to celebrate the long history of brewing great beer in the UK 🍻 #ElusiveBrewing #IndieBeerUK #BeerDayBritain
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