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09/08/2022

‘Griff’- Celebrating Graham Griffiths and the Masters Hockey World Cup!

Castle Rock has long enjoyed paying tribute to local and regional legends by brewing a beer in their name. Griff follows a long line of local luminaries including Bendigo, Harry Wheatcroft and Alan Sillitoe. With the Masters Hockey World Cup around the corner, the timing was perfect to honour Nottingham hero, Graham Griffiths.

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09/08/2022

We’re Pouring at the Festival of Food & Drink

Clumber Park, if you've not been, is an absolute gem of an outdoor space. It sits on the outskirts of Nottinghamshire, near Workshop, and is a picturesque country park spanning over 3800 acres. And now there's a great opportunity to enjoy Clumber Park to the fullest, with their much-loved Food and Drink Festival!

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29/07/2022

We’re pouring at the Arboretum Beer Festival!

Castle Rock will be pouring their beers at this summer's Arboretum Beer Festival 2022!

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29/07/2022

Castle Rock 10K Run

Running and beer. Not two things you'd normally put together. Certainly not at the same time! But, when you think about it, what better way to finish a race? At least, we think so. Well, if you agree, you're in luck. Ready from that moment you cross the line, you'll be able to choose a number of favourites from our core beers to quench your thirst! The event is a fun and friendly event, welcoming runners of all abilities to join in: Friday 19th August, 7pm @ University Park, Nottingham Find out more and sign up here.

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04/07/2022

Three More Wins for Castle Rock at SIBA’s Regional Awards

Castle Rock takes three more wins at the SIBA Midlands Independent Beer Awards 2022. Oatmeal Stout, new to Castle Rock's permanent range, receives a Bronze in the Cask British Dark Beer category, after winning Gold at the Nationals in can earlier this year. Army of Me also receives a Bronze in the Cask Session Pale Ale, while In Bloom takes a Silver in the Cask Pale Ales.

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01/07/2022

Cabazon – our collab with Neon Raptor

Cabazon is a Castle Rock x Neon Raptor West Coast pale with bold assertive flavours. In balance, there's a sweet backdrop of robust flavours from the Golden Promise and Vienna malts. With the bitterness you'd expect from a West Coast pale, Cabazon also packs subtle notes of gooseberry, grapefruit and pine, with a sweet biscuity finish.

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13/06/2022

Nottingham Craft Beer Week

Nottingham Craft Beer Week. For those who love beer and good times, you don’t want to miss this. This week-long celebration is just around the corner, bringing together over 30 of the best breweries and venues from Nottingham and nearby. From Bang the Elephant to Black Iris, Totally Brewed, Magpie and of course, us at Castle Rock Brewery, there’s going to be an amazing selection of beer for all tastes!

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10/06/2022

Wow, What a Yard Party

How long has it been since we were gathered at a festival together? It certainly feels like a while. Well, at Castle Rock Brewery, we finally broke that three-year hiatus last month with the much-anticipated return of our Yard Party. In fact, it was so all-consuming that we’re only just getting round to doing our review now, almost a month later! At least that’s our excuse…

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16/05/2022

Brewer’s Notes – Steal My Sunshine

Check out our latest brew, Steal My Sunshine. It's a delicious dry hop pale with pine, citrus and assertive bitterness, balanced with subtle caramel notes. Brewed with Citra, Simcoe and Chinook hops.

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10/05/2022

Brewer’s Notes – On the Spritz

Castle Rock Brewery welcomed Turning Point Brew Co. to Nottingham to create On the Spritz, a delightful pale brewed ginger and elderflower. Perfect as those sunny, long evenings start to roll in.

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04/05/2022

Brewer’s Notes – Majesty

Majesty is a golden ale brewed for the Queen’s platinum jubilee with all UK ingredients. Castle Rock is particularly excited to be using two UK hop varieties for the first time, Olicana and Jester.

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22/04/2022

Pub in Focus: the Swan in the Rushes

Read about our latest article for 'pub in focus'; a series shining the spotlight on our individual pubs in the Castle Rock Brewery family. Learn more about the pub's history as well as their events programme, community drinks selection and future plans as a member of our unique independent pub group.

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14/04/2022

Raising a Glass and Money for the People of Ukraine

Castle Rock will proudly be serving beer from Kyiv-based brewery Varvar Brews from this Thursday (14th April) in their pubs. All profits will go towards funding humanitarian efforts in Ukraine.

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12/04/2022

The Pilot Project Commences!

And the Pilot Project commences! We now have a secondary, and much smaller, brew kit which we are using to brew limited edition beers. The aim is to use the freedom the smaller kit gives us to explore and experiment with new brewing processes, techniques, beer styles and ingredients. Join us on our journey! #PilotProject

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12/04/2022

Nottingham Poetry Festival 2022

That's right, Nottingham Poetry Festival is back this year with an amazing showcase of talent. There's a a huge range of exciting events from poetry slams to storytelling and a "global party", bringing together poets from all around the world in a hybrid poetry party and open mic.

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11/04/2022

Castle Rock’s Electric Van Experience

Castle Rock has a new electric van thanks to Nottingham City Council's Electric Van Experience scheme. We are super excited to add it to our fleet and look forward to understanding how we can incorporate more into our business and environmental plan.

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31/03/2022

Brewer’s Notes – In Bloom

In Bloom is our latest dry hopped pale. Matt, our developmental brewer, takes the time to share a bit about the process behind the pint

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28/03/2022

#MYLOCALIS Round-up and Winner Announcement!

We select our winning entry for #MyLocalIs 2022 - our annual campaign to celebrate all that make pubs essential spaces for our communities.

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23/03/2022

INTO THE WILD

Into the Wild: a Castle Rock Brewery x Nottinghamshire Wildlife Trust 20th anniversary witbier is launched at the Canalhouse.

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22/03/2022

Brewer’s Notes – Army of Me

Army of Me is our latest dry hopped pale. Matt, our developmental brewer, takes the time to share a bit about the process behind the pint

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18/03/2022

Oatmeal Stout crowned GOLD at BeerX 2022

Castle Rock Brewery wins GOLD for Oatmeal Stout in the Dark British Beers category at BeerX 2022.

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14/03/2022

Brewer’s Notes – Into the Wild

Into the Wild, our collab beer with the Nottinghamshire Wildlife Trust, launches on our shop and at the Canalhouse on Wednesday 16th March. Our developmental brewer Matt shares his notes on the beer below. 

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28/02/2022

#MYLOCALIS… Jess

Our marketing executive Jess writes a little bit about Castle Rock's #MyLocalIs campaign and what her local pub means to her.

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17/02/2022

The Castle Rock Brewery Podcast is here!

Episode 1 of the Castle Rock Brewery Podcast is now *LIVE*

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09/08/2022

‘Griff’- Celebrating Graham Griffiths and the Masters Hockey World Cup!

Castle Rock has long enjoyed paying tribute to local and regional legends by brewing a beer in their name. Griff follows a long line of local luminaries including Bendigo, Harry Wheatcroft and Alan Sillitoe. With the Masters Hockey World Cup around the corner, the timing was perfect to honour Nottingham hero, Graham Griffiths.

Read post

09/08/2022

We’re Pouring at the Festival of Food & Drink

Clumber Park, if you've not been, is an absolute gem of an outdoor space. It sits on the outskirts of Nottinghamshire, near Workshop, and is a picturesque country park spanning over 3800 acres. And now there's a great opportunity to enjoy Clumber Park to the fullest, with their much-loved Food and Drink Festival!

Read post

29/07/2022

We’re pouring at the Arboretum Beer Festival!

Castle Rock will be pouring their beers at this summer's Arboretum Beer Festival 2022!

Read post

29/07/2022

Castle Rock 10K Run

Running and beer. Not two things you'd normally put together. Certainly not at the same time! But, when you think about it, what better way to finish a race? At least, we think so. Well, if you agree, you're in luck. Ready from that moment you cross the line, you'll be able to choose a number of favourites from our core beers to quench your thirst! The event is a fun and friendly event, welcoming runners of all abilities to join in: Friday 19th August, 7pm @ University Park, Nottingham Find out more and sign up here.

Read post

04/07/2022

Three More Wins for Castle Rock at SIBA’s Regional Awards

Castle Rock takes three more wins at the SIBA Midlands Independent Beer Awards 2022. Oatmeal Stout, new to Castle Rock's permanent range, receives a Bronze in the Cask British Dark Beer category, after winning Gold at the Nationals in can earlier this year. Army of Me also receives a Bronze in the Cask Session Pale Ale, while In Bloom takes a Silver in the Cask Pale Ales.

Read post

01/07/2022

Cabazon – our collab with Neon Raptor

Cabazon is a Castle Rock x Neon Raptor West Coast pale with bold assertive flavours. In balance, there's a sweet backdrop of robust flavours from the Golden Promise and Vienna malts. With the bitterness you'd expect from a West Coast pale, Cabazon also packs subtle notes of gooseberry, grapefruit and pine, with a sweet biscuity finish.

Read post

13/06/2022

Nottingham Craft Beer Week

Nottingham Craft Beer Week. For those who love beer and good times, you don’t want to miss this. This week-long celebration is just around the corner, bringing together over 30 of the best breweries and venues from Nottingham and nearby. From Bang the Elephant to Black Iris, Totally Brewed, Magpie and of course, us at Castle Rock Brewery, there’s going to be an amazing selection of beer for all tastes!

Read post

10/06/2022

Wow, What a Yard Party

How long has it been since we were gathered at a festival together? It certainly feels like a while. Well, at Castle Rock Brewery, we finally broke that three-year hiatus last month with the much-anticipated return of our Yard Party. In fact, it was so all-consuming that we’re only just getting round to doing our review now, almost a month later! At least that’s our excuse…

Read post

16/05/2022

Brewer’s Notes – Steal My Sunshine

Check out our latest brew, Steal My Sunshine. It's a delicious dry hop pale with pine, citrus and assertive bitterness, balanced with subtle caramel notes. Brewed with Citra, Simcoe and Chinook hops.

Read post

10/05/2022

Brewer’s Notes – On the Spritz

Castle Rock Brewery welcomed Turning Point Brew Co. to Nottingham to create On the Spritz, a delightful pale brewed ginger and elderflower. Perfect as those sunny, long evenings start to roll in.

Read post

04/05/2022

Brewer’s Notes – Majesty

Majesty is a golden ale brewed for the Queen’s platinum jubilee with all UK ingredients. Castle Rock is particularly excited to be using two UK hop varieties for the first time, Olicana and Jester.

Read post

22/04/2022

Pub in Focus: the Swan in the Rushes

Read about our latest article for 'pub in focus'; a series shining the spotlight on our individual pubs in the Castle Rock Brewery family. Learn more about the pub's history as well as their events programme, community drinks selection and future plans as a member of our unique independent pub group.

Read post

14/04/2022

Raising a Glass and Money for the People of Ukraine

Castle Rock will proudly be serving beer from Kyiv-based brewery Varvar Brews from this Thursday (14th April) in their pubs. All profits will go towards funding humanitarian efforts in Ukraine.

Read post

12/04/2022

The Pilot Project Commences!

And the Pilot Project commences! We now have a secondary, and much smaller, brew kit which we are using to brew limited edition beers. The aim is to use the freedom the smaller kit gives us to explore and experiment with new brewing processes, techniques, beer styles and ingredients. Join us on our journey! #PilotProject

Read post

12/04/2022

Nottingham Poetry Festival 2022

That's right, Nottingham Poetry Festival is back this year with an amazing showcase of talent. There's a a huge range of exciting events from poetry slams to storytelling and a "global party", bringing together poets from all around the world in a hybrid poetry party and open mic.

Read post

11/04/2022

Castle Rock’s Electric Van Experience

Castle Rock has a new electric van thanks to Nottingham City Council's Electric Van Experience scheme. We are super excited to add it to our fleet and look forward to understanding how we can incorporate more into our business and environmental plan.

Read post

31/03/2022

Brewer’s Notes – In Bloom

In Bloom is our latest dry hopped pale. Matt, our developmental brewer, takes the time to share a bit about the process behind the pint

Read post

28/03/2022

#MYLOCALIS Round-up and Winner Announcement!

We select our winning entry for #MyLocalIs 2022 - our annual campaign to celebrate all that make pubs essential spaces for our communities.

Read post

23/03/2022

INTO THE WILD

Into the Wild: a Castle Rock Brewery x Nottinghamshire Wildlife Trust 20th anniversary witbier is launched at the Canalhouse.

Read post

22/03/2022

Brewer’s Notes – Army of Me

Army of Me is our latest dry hopped pale. Matt, our developmental brewer, takes the time to share a bit about the process behind the pint

Read post

18/03/2022

Oatmeal Stout crowned GOLD at BeerX 2022

Castle Rock Brewery wins GOLD for Oatmeal Stout in the Dark British Beers category at BeerX 2022.

Read post

14/03/2022

Brewer’s Notes – Into the Wild

Into the Wild, our collab beer with the Nottinghamshire Wildlife Trust, launches on our shop and at the Canalhouse on Wednesday 16th March. Our developmental brewer Matt shares his notes on the beer below. 

Read post

28/02/2022

#MYLOCALIS… Jess

Our marketing executive Jess writes a little bit about Castle Rock's #MyLocalIs campaign and what her local pub means to her.

Read post

17/02/2022

The Castle Rock Brewery Podcast is here!

Episode 1 of the Castle Rock Brewery Podcast is now *LIVE*

Read post

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