Vintage Ale Archive

Raising a glass to the past

Vintage Ale 2023

The 2023 Vintage Ale featured Talus, an American dual-purpose hop giving intense aromas of citrus, flowers & wood, with grapefruit, stone fruit, oak, coconut, and pine on the palate.

IBU 65 | EBC 46 | ABV 7.5%

Vintage Ale 2022

2022 was our 160th anniversary of brewing, bringing you a Vintage Ale that used El Dorado, an American dual-purpose hop with tropical, pear and stone fruit notes. Paired with Huell Melon, a German variety delivering fruit and berry flavours.

IBU 60 | EBC 40 | ABV 7.5%

Vintage Ale 2021

2021 resulted in a truly experimental beer. This year we crafted a small batch of malt from Compass barley, combined with wheat malt for heat retention. The result was a smooth and warming ale reminiscent of a single malt whiskey.

IBU 60 | EBC 40 | ABV 7.5%

Vintage Ale 2020

In 2020 we used an incredible six varieties of hops to brew one formula — the result of extensive testing and experimenting. This cacophony of ingredients resulted in a stunning burst of fruit-filled flavours, hints of peach, pineapple, fennel, spice and pine. A fine example of the spirit of Vintage Ale.

IBU 60 | EBC 40 | ABV 7.5%