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James Clay and Sons

@jamesclaybeers.bsky.social
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Independent importers and distributors of craft and specialist beers from Europe, the United States and worldwide.

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James Clay and Sons @jamesclaybeers.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
If your Santa fancies a particularly special dram, we've got a selection of wonderful whiskies from Hinomaru too.
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James Clay and Sons @jamesclaybeers.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
On top of all of this we've got a superb range of British Christmas beers in Keg, Cask, and Can, Classic Keg and packaged options from Belgium, Germany, and further afield too.
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James Clay and Sons @jamesclaybeers.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
We've got the UK's widest range of Gift packs, with something for everyone from Gordon Xmas Kasteelbier and many, many more.
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James Clay and Sons @jamesclaybeers.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
Make this year's draught option extra special, and receive a free POS pack from St.Bernardus on orders of 2 or more kegs of their legendary Christmas beer.
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James Clay and Sons @jamesclaybeers.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
There's new gift pack options available from Whitebox Cocktails, new festive casks from Abbeydale Brewery, the first ever magnums from Brouwerij Boon, plus newbies from Yonder Brewing & Blending and Browar Funky Fluid.
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James Clay and Sons @jamesclaybeers.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
This year we've got Saturnalia an exclusive beer brewed with our friends Marble Brewery.  A 4.1 % Mosaic and El Dorado Pale Ale perfect to be your house beer for the season.
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James Clay and Sons @jamesclaybeers.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
Yuletide Greetings! This year's seasonal offering is ready for you to help your guests get festive and share the best beer in the world with their loved ones. Browse the full brochure here: jamesclay.co.uk/xmas26brochure Place your preorder here: jamesclay.co.uk/xmas26
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James Clay and Sons @jamesclaybeers.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
And of course there's a superb selection of bottles, including: a new Armand & Gaston Vintage blend, a new Zenne y Frontera blend, Cuvée Gassbeek, Wintergueuze, and a still Oude Lambiek too.
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James Clay and Sons @jamesclaybeers.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
In addition to that we have some other very special kegs across their fruited offerings, and the fascinating Bruine Lambiek, the result of brews with an extended 18 hour boil to further concentrate the sugar giving a rich almost caramel finish to the lambic,
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James Clay and Sons @jamesclaybeers.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
In the autumn of 2019, 3 Fonteinen bought a brand new foeder, with a handmade engraving of the iconic picture of Armand and Gaston, raising a glass of Gueuze. We have exclusive access to kegs of the first fill of that Foeder, an exceptional 7 year old Lambic.
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James Clay and Sons @jamesclaybeers.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
October 26th 2026 would have been the 75th Birthday of 3 Fonteinen founder, Armand Debelder. The brewery invite you to celebrate his life by raising a glass of lambic among friends. And we've partnered with them on a special preorder: www.jamesclay.co.uk/account/preorde…
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James Clay and Sons @jamesclaybeers.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
Augustiner Oktoberfestbier has landed. The only festbier still to be dispensed from wooden barrels on the Wiesn. Perfectly rounded, robust, with an elegant bitterness. Time to get your tracht on. If you missed our preorder, there's a small quantity online now: jamesclay.co.uk/okto26stock
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James Clay and Sons @jamesclaybeers.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
Keep a look out for something special landing tomorrow. #oktoberfest
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James Clay and Sons @jamesclaybeers.bsky.social · 28/08/2026
Managing Director, James Clay adds "This recognition from the Belgian Brewers Guild is a fitting tribute to someone who has dedicated so much of his career to championing Belgian beer, the breweries behind it, and the rich culture that makes Belgium one of the world's great brewing nations.
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James Clay and Sons @jamesclaybeers.bsky.social · 28/08/2026
Chairman Ian Clay comments “Joe has had great success launching our UK Belgian Beer Week, further promoting the special world of Belgian Beer. Over the past decade Joe has worked hard to promote and educate British consumers and we are very proud that he is to receive this well deserved Knighthood”.
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James Clay and Sons @jamesclaybeers.bsky.social · 28/08/2026
On joining the company 10 years ago, and seeing pictures of Ian's knighthood from 2002, Joe immediately set obtaining the knighthood as a long term career goal.
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James Clay and Sons @jamesclaybeers.bsky.social · 28/08/2026
We're delighted to announce that Marketing and Communications Manager, Joe Dick, is to receive a Knighthood of the Belgian Brewers' Mash Paddle on Saturday the 5th of September. Click here to read more about the knighthood and Joe's nomination: www.jamesclay.co.uk/news/joe-knight…
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James Clay and Sons @jamesclaybeers.bsky.social · 18/08/2026
SCRATCH 'N' SCHÖFF Order 4 kegs from the range (min. 2x Spritz 50L) and receive an activation pack to offer your guests the chance to win a free branded pool float or can of Lemon Schöfferhofer. Along with beer mats, branded glassware, and scratch cards. Order online now at jamesclay.co.uk/schoff
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James Clay and Sons @jamesclaybeers.bsky.social · 11/08/2026
Starting off life as a brewpub on Geary Ave (a super cool hub for food and drinks) opened by brothers Dustin and Brayden, Blood Brothers swiftly rose to prominence locally. They're as comfortable knocking out silly sours, as they are thoroughly well rounded IPAs or delicate lagers.
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James Clay and Sons @jamesclaybeers.bsky.social · 11/08/2026
Dieu du Ciel! have been at it since 1997, staying faithful to their values of Boldness, Integrity, Refinement, and Collaboration. Driving them forward is Peche Mortel, their incredible Imperial Coffee Stout. First brewed in 2001 it rapidly gained notoriety worldwide, and continues to do so.
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James Clay and Sons @jamesclaybeers.bsky.social · 11/08/2026
Bellwoods continue to excel across a wide spread of styles, and our selection this year draws from their Farmhouse program, IPAs, Stouts, and cellared rarities too. The brewery is consistently recognised in the top 100 in the world and their taproom receives the same plaudits too.
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James Clay and Sons @jamesclaybeers.bsky.social · 11/08/2026
A selection of 32 exceptional beers from 3 Canadian brewers worthy of global recognition. In a few short weeks we're landing stock shipped cold directly from Bellwoods, Blood Brothers, and Dieu du Ciel! to our coldstore in West Yorkshire. Available to preorder online now: jamesclay.co.uk/canada26
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James Clay and Sons @jamesclaybeers.bsky.social · 23/07/2026
Along with these special event beers we have a range of new releases from the Family Tree series, and some other special keg editions too, available to order online now at jamesclay.co.uk/tilquin
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James Clay and Sons @jamesclaybeers.bsky.social · 23/07/2026
These beers are to be poured the weekend of 31st of July, as part of a nationwide launch allowing dedicated followers to find their way around tasting the entire set. Those in Sheffield and Bristol are particularly in luck with full sets already allocated to those cities.
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James Clay and Sons @jamesclaybeers.bsky.social · 23/07/2026
Tilquin Fruit Extravaganza The sensational lambic event is back again for 2026, and this year the ever boundary pushing Pierre Tilquin has released 10 different single varietal grape lambics, showcasing the breadth of flavour within exceptional European grapes, and how well they combine with lambic
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James Clay and Sons @jamesclaybeers.bsky.social · 30/06/2026
OKTOBERFEST PREORDER Don't get caught out. To guarantee your Oktoberfest stock get your preorder in now. Demand is high once again this year, and some products are close to selling out. jamesclay.co.uk/okto26
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James Clay and Sons @jamesclaybeers.bsky.social · 26/06/2026
More importantly, we are passionate consumers too, and it is truly painful to watch the continuing trend of venues closing in the UK. These aren't just numbers on a balance sheet, these are treasured community spaces, and a central pillar of our country's culture.
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James Clay and Sons @jamesclaybeers.bsky.social · 26/06/2026
Our entire business is focused around a vision to create a beer world where quality and culture thrives, and we are determined to do everything within our power to support our customers in fulfilling this.
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James Clay and Sons @jamesclaybeers.bsky.social · 26/06/2026
As suppliers to this sector, we directly feel the knock on effects of the enormous cost pressures that the On Trade are under. With margins being eroded, it's increasingly difficult for publicans to think more creatively about their offering, and to take on the risk of serving up something different
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James Clay and Sons @jamesclaybeers.bsky.social · 26/06/2026
We're happy to announce our support for the VAT's The Problem campaign to support the hospitality industry across the country by cutting VAT for the sector to 10%. We encourage you to join us: vatstheproblem.co.uk
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James Clay and Sons @jamesclaybeers.bsky.social · 12/06/2026
Germany win, you win. Buy selected Schöfferhofer products during the group stages and, if Germany go on to win the FIFA World Cup 2026, we’ll credit your account for the full value of your qualifying purchases. Order here: jamesclay.co.uk/schoff Ts and Cs: jamesclay.co.uk/schofftscs
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James Clay and Sons @jamesclaybeers.bsky.social · 12/06/2026
Germany win, you win. Buy selected Schöfferhofer products during the group stages and, if Germany go on to win the FIFA World Cup 2026, we’ll credit your account for the full value of your qualifying purchases. Order here: jamesclay.co.uk/schoff Ts and Cs: jamesclay.co.uk/schofftscs
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James Clay and Sons @jamesclaybeers.bsky.social · 11/06/2026
While Poland didn't qualify, Browar FUNKY FLUID are still here for World Cup fever. 8 different beers representing classic players and moments from the tournament's history, all with peel off stickers on the label. Available to order online now: jamesclay.co.uk/funkyfluid
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James Clay and Sons @jamesclaybeers.bsky.social · 08/06/2026
A cheery Bavarian man waving in front of the Augustiner wagon
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James Clay and Sons @jamesclaybeers.bsky.social · 08/06/2026
Nothing gets your guests excited about Oktoberfest quite like being able to offer the genuine beers, in the properly sized iconic glassware.
Two maß of Augustiner in front of the iconic Augustiner clock tower.
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James Clay and Sons @jamesclaybeers.bsky.social · 08/06/2026
UK festbiers will follow in August and they'll be available to order directly from our online ordering platform as they arrive from the individual breweries.
A can of Verdant Festbier, alongside a glass with beer sloshing out
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James Clay and Sons @jamesclaybeers.bsky.social · 08/06/2026
Our portfolio is home to the UK's widest range of German beer, so naturally we've got a good spread of Festbiers from our friends across the entire country in too, covering some household names.
A display of the badges and bottles of a range of Oktoberfest beers
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James Clay and Sons @jamesclaybeers.bsky.social · 08/06/2026
Exclusively the six breweries within Munich's city walls have the right to pour their beer at the Oktoberfest, and we've got stock from them all.
An Oktoberfest waitress hurrying along with several litres of beer
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James Clay and Sons @jamesclaybeers.bsky.social · 08/06/2026
We've just begun servicing the UK's first authentic Munich standard cellars with kegs of Augustiner Helles fresh and direct from the brewery. As part of our exclusive import partnership in the UK, we're able to offer guaranteed supply of bottles of their Festbier, without restriction on quantity.
A bottle of Augustiner Oktoberfest in between two glasses
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James Clay and Sons @jamesclaybeers.bsky.social · 08/06/2026
Deliver the authentic Oktoberfest experience for your guests by kitting out your venue with a Premium Oktoberfest Kit, or go for full on theatre with a 30L Festkeg of Hofbrau Original.
Four Hofbrau litre glasses being cheersed, with a happy man in the backgroundA Hofbrau wooden keg being tapped by someone in a leather Hofbrau branded apron, and several Hofbrau ceramics in front
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James Clay and Sons @jamesclaybeers.bsky.social · 08/06/2026
Top class German beer is firmly established as a cornerstone of British beer culture, and we're here to partner with you to deliver a truly authentic Oktoberfest.   To guarantee your allocation of the most important German seasonals, preorder here: jamesclay.co.uk/okto26
The background of the Augustiner tent with the phrase 'Oktoberfest Preorders' in front
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James Clay and Sons @jamesclaybeers.bsky.social · 29/05/2026
Oktoberfest Preorder launching Monday 8th of June We've been doing all the essential housekeeping getting things ready for you to provide your guests with the authentic experience. Keep an eye on your inbox. If you're not signed up, you can do so here: www.jamesclay.co.uk/newsletter-sign…
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James Clay and Sons @jamesclaybeers.bsky.social · 08/05/2026
Plus superb selections from Oud Beersel and Gueuzerie Tilquin  Check the full range at jamesclay.co.uk/tdg26
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James Clay and Sons @jamesclaybeers.bsky.social · 08/05/2026
A handful of very special Timmermans releases including this year's renowned Lambic and Stout collab with Guinness. We also have kegs of their Lambicus Blanche, a Wit inspired lambic, and bottles of the sublime Bourbon Barrel Aged Griotteke Schaerbeekse Kriek.
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James Clay and Sons @jamesclaybeers.bsky.social · 08/05/2026
We also have the Boon Millésime, available in keg for the first time ever. There are few superlatives to do this exceptional Kriek justice. At the 2025 World Beer Awards it was named 'Best Kriek in the World' and also 'Best Sour & Wild Ale in the World'.
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James Clay and Sons @jamesclaybeers.bsky.social · 08/05/2026
The 2026 vintage of HORAL Megablend is ready, with lambics contributed by 14 different producers.  This vintage is the 10th edition of the very special blend. Beautifully dry, fantastically effervescent, and thoroughly imbued with the personality of the Pajottenland.
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James Clay and Sons @jamesclaybeers.bsky.social · 08/05/2026
This weekend is the biannual Toer de Geuze, where HORAL members open their unique breweries and blenderies offering a glimpse into Lambic, one of Belgian beer's real curiosities. To celebrate, we've stocked up on special selections from the region's beloved producers: jamesclay.co.uk/tdg26
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James Clay and Sons @jamesclaybeers.bsky.social · 24/04/2026
We're unleashing even more happiness, right on time for the May Bank Holiday, with cans of Schöfferhofer Lemon. The classic Schöfferhofer Wheat Beer, blended 50/50 with natural lemon drink, available in limited quantities, so make sure you're at the front of the queue jamesclay.co.uk/schoff
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James Clay and Sons @jamesclaybeers.bsky.social · 17/04/2026
Artémis La Blanche is a blend of an elixir made from gentian, coriander, rhubarb root, juniper, sage, angelica, wormwood, and other herbs blended with Lambic Artémis La Rouge is a blend of an elixir made from verbena, marjoram, rose, apple, curry plant, wormwood, and other herbs, blended with Kriek
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James Clay and Sons @jamesclaybeers.bsky.social · 17/04/2026
On Saturday 25th of April, each of these bars (and a selection of the rest of the world's greatest beer bars) will be pouring a selection of Cantillon beers. They'll all come together at 9pm Brussels time to simultaneously pour the 2026 Zwanze beers.
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