Hi. Let’s jump straight in. This month sees the return of Running In Pairs - first brewed in 2020. We updated the recipe, with Ekuanot and Eclipse hops, in time to accompany North’s Big Summer Run. We loved the beer and the name seemed to fit rather well.
There’s also our NZ IPA brewed with Prizm Brewing from France. Prizm have been on our radar for a good while now, having earnt themselves an impressive reputation around the world, so we were delighted to present our collaboration with them.
Our other big collaboration was with Polly’s from Wales. This was the return collaboration leg... that has been in the pipeline for years! For those familiar with the first collab back in 2019 it will come as no surprise that this needed to be a big DIPA, and it certainly is.
Along with fresh Transmission IPA you’ll also find Futura - the Italian Pils we can’t seem to get enough of, especially when the weather’s on form. Hopefully there’s some more decent weather on the way!
X North
AT A GLANCE
SILVER SUBSCRIPTION
RUNNING IN PAIRS
Style Session IPA
ABV 4.4%
Hops Ekuanot + Eclipse
Introducing Running in Pairs, our crisp 4.4% Session IPA, perfectly timed for The Big Summer Run, our annual run club event held at Springwell. This rebrew of a 2020 classic is crafted to keep you refreshed whether you’re cooling down post-run or soaking up the sun.
Bursting with Ekuanot and Eclipse hops, Running in Pairs offers a vibrant mix of green pepper, lime, and sweet mandarin flavours, balanced by a light, golden malt base. The moderate bitterness complements its fruity profile, creating a beer that’s as dynamic and enjoyable as a pair of well-matched running shoes. Light enough for multiple sips but packed with flavour. Ready, set, refresh!
VEGAN / CONTAINS BARLEY + OATS
NORTH x PRIZM
Style NZ IPA
ABV 6.0%
Hops Galaxy + Nelson Sauvin + Kohatu
Introducing our collaboration with our friends at Prizm Brewing Co. Hailing from Vendargues in France, not too far from Montpellier, Prizm have built up an enviable reputation as one of best French breweries. Specialising in hazy New England IPAs and fruited sours, styles that are obviously close to our heart.
Celebrating the hazy IPAs of both breweries, this New Zealand IPA bursts with Galaxy, Nelson Sauvin, and Kohatu hops. Pouring a bright, golden hue with a soft haze, North X Prizm greets you with passion fruit, lime, and a subtle hint of white grape.
It’s the perfect beer for summer gatherings and relaxed afternoons, celebrating the union of New Zealand’s finest hops and our FrancoBritish friendship. Enjoy the first sip of many memorable collaborations with Prizm!
PRIZM’S ANTOINE KERREC (CENTRE) WITH SEB AND HARRY AT NORTH
VEGAN / CONTAINS BARLEY + OATS
FUTURA
Style Italian Pilsner
ABV 5.0%
Hops Lórien
So, the hops are from New Zealand. Pilsner is a beer style that originated in the Czech Republic. The style was later developed and popularised in Germany - a lighter and slightly hoppier Pils. So what makes it an Italian Pils?
It goes back to the 1990s when Birrificio Italiano set out to recreate a German Pils – they failed to get an exact likeness (this was to a large extent due to the dry-hop addition). They named the beer Tipopils (“kind of pils” in Italian) and that was that. Tipopils was delicious and ever since has inspired breweries to create their own Italian Pils. This is ours.
We’ve chosen Lórien hops to compliment the malt, highlighting bright and vibrant notes of sweet hay, mouth-watering melon, wildflowers and a subtle citrus tang, that cleanses the palate and hurries you back for more. Enjoy.
VEGAN / CONTAINS BARLEY
TRANSMISSION
Style IPA
ABV 6.9%
Hops Citra + Mosaic + Chinook + Sultana
A beer that needs no introduction, it’s Transmission, our beloved core IPA! You know what they say about IPA? Freshest is bestest! This Transmission is FRESH!
Resinous pine, pithy pink grapefruit zest and fleshy ripe pineapple combines with a soft haze of juicy stone fruits and sweet mango. Transmission is an award-winning IPA and our core range headliner. A beer we’re incredibly proud of and one that stands up against the best brewing has to offer!
VEGAN / CONTAINS BARLEY + WHEAT
PARALLEL LINES
– POLLY’S x NORTH
Style DIPA
ABV 8.1%
Hops Cascade + Citra + Talus + HBC 1019
We are excited to share with you our recent collaboration with (and at) Polly’s. We travelled over to Mold, North Wales and took up where we left off 5 years ago.
In their own words...
“It’s a return leg collaboration literally years in the planning process - 2019 feels like a complete eternity ago since we first struck up a conversation and ultimately got the opportunity to work with the legendary North Brewing Co. In the intervening five years, both breweries have moved up in scale; North moving from their humble industrial unit to the juggernaut Springwell site, and ourselves moving from the converted stable our namesake occupied to the space across our yard that has allowed us to grow to where we are today. What better excuse then to invite our friends from Leeds to North Wales to display all that growth and advancement in our collective knowledge over the course of half a decade.”
Wanting to work as closely to our original collaboration as possible, this beer goes ultra high on the oats and wheat to create a soft, pillowy, fluffy DIPA packed to the nines with hot side Cascade, and cold side Citra, Talus, and HBC 1019 all positively dripping with fresh chopped grapefruit, valencia oranges, peach, coconut cream, and caramelised banana. Insane. VEGAN / CONTAINS BARLEY + WHEAT + OATS
SEB WITH LALLY MORRISON LEFT AND ARRON FELLOWS BELOW
LITTLE FICTIONS
– POLLY’S
Style Berry and Lime Imperial Gose
ABV 6.0%
In their own words...
“After making frequent flirtations with the imperial gose style throughout 2023 and gaining absolutely rave reviews for each iteration, we set about looking into what we could do to one up ourselves, as is our frequent MO here at the brewery. Deciding to stick with the higher ABV sour beers to maintain that thick, pulpy mouthfeel to accentuate the fruits we use, we decided to bring the tart sour party very much to this beer with a hefty addition of Lime and Blackcurrant to create a full on smoothie for grown ups; amplified to the max for a banging gose that’s equal parts sweet and sour. With a healthy addition of local sea salt to take the edge off that smacking of tartness, this beer is perfect for those times where you want to just drink something straight up silly.”
VEGAN / CONTAINS BARLEY + OATS
WE ARE PLANNING ANOTHER EXCITING NEW COLLABORATION... WITH YOU
We will let you know more about what we are planning in the next few weeks. Your voice will be heard so start giving a bit of thought to the beer you would love to make/drink.
