Nethergate Brewery & Distillery

Traditionally Different Since 1986.
Trusted Independent Brewery & Distillery in Suffolk.

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from 18 reviews

Really enjoyed this

Ian Bartlett
Tropical IPA

Without doubt the best tasting zero •5% beer on the market, good head and full of flavour

Peter Alderman
Venture Point Five

Nice beer for anytime of the year.. Drink up!

K.M.
Suffolk County

I had delivery on Friday but the bag was leaking. I let the business know and within 3 hours there was a replacement on my door step.

Massive thanks to Victoria in the shop for sort this out. Amazing service and of course great beer. Sadly could not salvage much from the leaker.

Simply the best customer service.

Marcus

Marcus Welch
Nethergate Brewery

I have to agree with other comments that Venture 0.5% is the best low alcohol beer that is available. The warm and hoppy flavour is so much better than others, some of which bear no resemblance whatsoever to full strength beer. Nethergate is a real winner. Five stars!

Anton Todd
Venture Point Five

The good elf is a good sesh beer nice and smooth, easy to drink

Mark Williams
Good Elf

Very refreshing, great apple flavour.

Stephen Sale
Nethergate Press Cider

I've been on tours at other breweries but this one was the best. Victoria, our guide, was friendly, with a wealth of expert knowledge and happy to answer all our questions. Having six half pints of Nethergate's best beers, in the order carefully recommended by them, was the icing on the cake. The other people on the tour were good company too. I could not recommend this tour more highly!

Steve Watts
Nethergate Brewery Tour

Always a toss up between Gold and County

Andrew Watson
Stour Valley Gold

The perfect combination, refreshing, outstanding flavour. Summer or winter, it fits the season. A really satisfying beer that tempts you back every time.

Michael Lane
Stour Valley Gold

As always a light refreshing drink. I took the case to wales to share with friends.

David Williams
Stour Valley Gold

Delicious!

Simon Hallows
Stour Valley Gold

One of my favourite beers - the hints of vanilla are just incredible - absolutely love it!

Gary Watts
White Stout

One of my favorites! Definitely recommend.

S Brookes
Suffolk County

Bought 36 pints of Stour Valley Gold. It was in perfect condition and enjoyed by all who tried it. Would not hesitate to buy again.

Bob Leslie
Stour Valley Gold

Featured

Venture Point Five

Venture Point Five

Venture Point Five

Low Alcohol

0.5% • Bottle

£2.20 £23.00
Stix Whisky 70cl

Stix Whisky 70cl

Stix Whisky 70cl

Suffolk Single Malt – Small Batch

42% • Bottle

£55.00
£55.00
Melford's Dry Gin

Melford's Dry Gin

Melford's Dry Gin

Suffolk'S Best Dry Gin

40% • Bottle

£6.50 £40.00
Nethergate Cable Knit Bobble Hat

Nethergate Knitted Bobble Hat

Nethergate Knitted Bobble Hat

Warm Bobble Knit

£16.00
£16.00
Nethergate Brewery Tour

Nethergate Brewery Tour

Nethergate Brewery Tour

Discover the Heart of Nethergate

£20.00
£20.00
Old Growler

Old Growler

Old Growler

Legendary Porter

5.0% • Bottle & Fresh

£2.90 £68.00
New Dawn

New Dawn

New Dawn

Bright Golden Ale

4.0% • Bottle

£2.70 £68.00
Nethergate Annual Membership

Nethergate Membership

Nethergate Membership

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£50.00
£50.00

Suffolk-Born. Character-Brewed.

It Started with a Pint (and a Plan)

Our story began in 1986 in a snug Suffolk tavern. Two old school friends, Ian Hornsey and Dick Burge, found themselves disappointed by the local brews on offer. Armed with Ian’s expertise in microbiology and Dick’s financial acumen, they decided to stop complaining and start brewing. They found a home on Nethergate Street in Clare, acquired a 10-barrel kit, and set out to create a real ale legacy that would do Suffolk proud.

The Legend of the Bulldog

If you know Nethergate, you know Old Growler. Our multi-award-winning porter wasn’t named after a grumpy brewer—it was an homage to Ian’s beloved bulldog, Growler. First poured as a festive special in 1987, this "bulldog with bite" became so popular we never stopped brewing it. Today, it’s a two-time CAMRA Winter Beer of Britain champion and the crown jewel of our brewhouse.

Tradition with a Modern Twist

We respect our roots, but we aren’t stuck in the past. In 2017, we moved to our spacious new home in Long Melford, complete with state-of-the-art kit and our custom copper stills, Bonnie & Clyde. Whether it’s our crisp Nethergate Craft Lager, our adventurous Growling Dog series, or our award-winning Venture Point Five (all the flavor, only 0.5% ABV), we brew every drop with the same "grain to glass" care we started with in ’86.

Join the Family

Nethergate isn’t just a brewery; it’s a community. We’re proud to be one of the friendliest spots in East Anglia, with over 1,100 local members and two welcoming taprooms in Long Melford and Bury St Edmunds. Whether you're here for a brewery tour, a quiz night, or just a quiet pint by the bar, you’re part of the story.
Melford's Suffolk Dry Gin

Nethergate Distillery

A Dry Gin with a Suffolk Twist

Melford's Gin embodies the spirit of Suffolk. This inaugural gin, inspired by the serene landscapes of the Stour Valley, is a testament to our commitment to excellence and innovation.
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Upcoming Specials

White Stout

May

This luxurious unfined beer defies convention, presenting the velvety, creamy textures traditionally associated with stouts, yet captivating with a surprisingly pale appearance. Enriched with the infusion of vanilla p...

Mary's Ruby Mild

May

A deep ruby mild, the aroma is full to the brim with chocolate, smoke and malty notes with just a hint of hop. The palate is clear and clean, sweetness permeates through the overtones resulting in a warm Goldings fin...

Essex Border

June

A premium golden blonde chock-full of fruity zest and spiced hop character. Soft citrus and ripe apple mingle with a gentle spice finish—easy‑drinking and superbly balanced.