The summer of sport is over. Despite the news reporting it was the hottest summer on record globally, if you blinked you may have missed it in Suffolk! It certainly took a long time coming, and the promise of an Indian summer doesn’t seem to be materialising but somewhere there, for a few weeks, we were able to enjoy the beach, and the wonderful Suffolk countryside.
Conkers and Chilly Evenings
With Autumn officially having started on 1 September, the evenings are getting darker and temperatures dropping. The fields are being ploughed and the mince pies are already on the shelves (outrageous!)
It is a perfect time of year to try one of our more warming brews.
King Slayer- the best Suffolk bitter available (in our opinion 😉)
Our bitter is malty, fruity and piney. Perfect for an Autumnal evening. Bitter is considered the national drink of England and has been around since the 1600s.
A traditional bitter brewed in Suffolk and made using Target and Jester hops. This beer has a piney flavour with hints of blackcurrant. Like our other beers, King Slayer is unrefined and unfiltered to retain the flavour and makes it vegan-friendly.
As to the name? Reflective of our humorous outlook on life, and our desire to produce a fine ale, we will leave that to your interpretation 😉
Beacon Ale – lighting the way in Suffolk
The Mendlesham Mast has been an iconic feature of Suffolk for over 60 years. We hope that its namesake Ale will be as famous, and still be around in 60 years’ time for you to enjoy.
Beacon’s fruity and malty taste is complex. Created using a blend of crystal and rye malts, paired with a specially chosen citrussy hop mix, provides warmth and comfort.
Our Beacon Ale gives the same comfort as seeing the red lights of the mast glowing in the distance. Reddish in colour, it’s a homecoming beer.
At 4.3%, this bottled vegan-friendly Red Ale is a real taste of Suffolk.
Porter – rich, dark and smooth
A smooth American-style robust porter, with a rich mixture of coffee and chocolate flavours. Our Porter was the Bronze winner in the 2022 SIBA Regional Bottle & Can Awards for Stouts and Porters which we are very proud of. It is hard to beat on a cold, dark evening.
Suffolk Sausage and Mash
Or maybe pie and chips? Both go perfectly with our King Slayer, Beacon Ale and Porter. What could be better than a pub plate of warming food whilst enjoying your favourite Humber Doucy brew? If your favourite local eateries are not yet stocking Humber Doucy, just drop us a line and we will work our magic.
#IFoundHumberDoucy
Wherever you choose to enjoy your Humber Doucy, pop a photo on socials with the tag #IFoundHumberDoucy.
Need to stock up at home?
Make sure you always have your favourite Autumnal brew waiting at home for you:
- Online – just pop onto our online shop Humber Doucy Brewery Online Shop
- In-person – come into our brewery shop and buy in person at Jeffries of Bacton, IP14 4NF. Open Friday 12-5 pm, and Saturday 930-1 pm