Our Ales
At Muckle Brewing, all of our ales have been influenced by the local landscape and natural features that surround the brewery, located just outside of Haltwhistle in Northumberland.
Muckle Buster
Windshields Crag marks the highest point of Hadrian’s Wall from where dramatic views open across Kielder Forest and the Cheviot Hills in the north; over purple heather moorlands leading to Cold Fell in the south; to the Solway Firth and Criffell in the west and to the east the Wall weaving and climbing along the Great Whin Sill ridge past mirrored loughs and roman forts.
Muckle Buster, a fruity red ale, is inspired by the radiant sunsets across the big skies of the Solway Firth where Hadrian’s Wall marches westward to the coast.
Muckle Chuckle
Haltwhistle Burn rises from the peaty uplands of Hadrian’s Wall Country in the shadow of the Great Whin Sill. Gathering strength on its journey to the South Tyne Valley, it tumbles through a dramatic sandstone gorge with densely wooded banks, descending through an industrial heritage of wool, coal, lime and brick; now home to red squirrel, roe deer, otter, heron and dipper.
Muckle Chuckle, a refreshing amber ale with layers of flavour, is crafted around the sound of the burn bubbling and chuckling over and around the dark, mossy stones of Haltwhistle Burn Gorge.
Muckle Tickle
During the summer months, wander through the graceful grasses and flowers of the upland hay meadows of Northumberland; bare calves brushed and tickled by the fescue grasses and flowers and seed heads of Wood Cranesbill and Meadow Buttercup; singing Skylarks hovering overhead and sun shining.
Muckle Tickle, a refreshing light bitter, is crafted of the calmness, tranquillity and colour of that sunny Hay Meadow in Hadrian’s Wall Country.
Muckle Moss Stout
Moss is the name used for the peat bogs and mires that scatter the hills and moors of Northumberland. Wrapped in myth and legend the mosses are places of unsure footing and deep, black peat-stained pools. Muckle Moss, a National Nature Reserve, is situated in the undulating cuested landscape of Hadrian’s Wall Country and is a place of Curlew and Snipe, Bog Rosemary and Cotton Grass.
Muckle Moss Stout mirrors the character of the Moss. Rich, dark, aromatic with a good strong head the colour of Cotton Grass.
Whin Sill Blonde
The Great Whin Sill is a narrow, north facing ridge of hard dolerite rock running across Northumberland. Formed from cooled magma the rugged, rocky outcrop of the Whin Sill provides a dramatic backbone for Hadrian’s Wall, built by the Romans in 122 AD.
Whin Sill Blonde is brewed with Progress and Bramling Cross hops; giving an initial citrus flavour, followed by sweet grass and then a biscuity finish. Refreshing and light, perfect for a warm sunny summers day.
Muckle Berry
A rich winter fireside red ale, brewed with Crystal malt and First Gold hops.
Muckle Berry balances the dark fruit flavours of raisins and plums with hints of caramel and layers of bitter spiced oranges.
Pride of Park
Pale Ale
Northumberland National Park: dramatic hills, beautiful valleys, wild rolling moorland, dense forests, dark skies, rich geology, 10,000-year history: the Pride of Park.
This pale ale is brewed with Azacca hops, giving wonderful fresh fruit flavours, citrus and pine.
Muckle Magic
Star Light Ale
Discover the magic of stargazing in the Northumberland Dark Sky Park; with the dramatic Northern Lights, shows of meteor showers and galaxies 2.5 million light years away.
Muckle Magic is brewed with Goldings hops. A light ale with a honey aroma and a universe of spiced earth flavours.
King’s Crag
American Pale Ale
Kings Crags, an outcrop of hard, grey sandstone north of Hadrian’s Wall. An evocative place where King Arthur sleeps below the crag which is often bathed in amber evening light. A hue captured in this clear, strong beer that has a hint of citrus and caramel. Brewed with Cascade, Azacca and Centenial hops.
Our Stockists
The Wallace Arms – NE49 0JF
Blenkinsopp Castle Inn – CA8 7JS
The Sill National Landscape Discovery Centre – NE47 7AN
The Northumbrian Hamper, Seahouses NE68 7RE
Been n Brunch, Carlisle CA1 1NL
Blagdon Farm Shop, Milkhope Centre NE13 6DA
The Samson Inn – CA8 7DR
Hexham Farmer’s Market – NE46
Running Fox Cafe & Artisan Bakery – NE65 8AE
CentrAle – NE1 5DL
Belsay Shop, Belsay, Newcastle upon Tyne NE20 0DY
Bardon Mill Village Store and Tea Room – NE47 7HX
Taste of Northumbria – NE66 1HS
Grape & Bean – NE46 3PB
Daniel Farm Shop & Tea Room – Sled Lane Wylam NE41 8JH
Moorhouse Farm Shop, Stannington, NE61 6DX
Hexham Abbey Gift Shop NE46 3NB
Definition: Muckle – Northumberland & Scottish dialect – great, massive, huge. In Northumberland used mainly as an adjective to describe big, large or mighty; muckle house, muckle tree.
About Muckle Brewing
Muckle Brewing is a tiny Northumbrian brewery with big values and mighty flavours.
Situated close to Hadrian’s Wall, in an idyllic rural setting, Muckle Brewing is a craft brewery supplying high quality ales to the local area in cask and bottle.
We select the best grains and hops to create ales with layers of flavour, a strong head and a refreshing taste.
Tom & Nicola Smith are the directors of Muckle Brewing. The whole artisan process of brewing, bottling & labelling is carried out in our garden brewery, before packaging and delivery to stockists. This supports a minimum of transportation and a high level of quality control. Our dedicated team of taste experts carry out the most important job!
