Our Beers

Many years ago, we set out with the ambition to make a top-quality craft beer that we can be proud of. Looking back, we have done just that and so much more and I couldn’t be more proud of our team and everything we have achieved. - Mike, Head brewer

Hand-crafted in the Lake District

This headline is actually something we proudly print on every label of our beers. The Lake District is not only our home, it is the very essence of what we create. Our beautiful surroundings inspire us every day to produce our exceptional hand-crafted beers. Brewed with care, attention to detail and respect for the ingredients we always aim for the perfect pint.

Our beers are produced in casks and kegs for all the fantastic pubs, restaurants and bars selling our products. And our bottled range is perfect for shops and retailers as well as everyone who wants to buy from us directly.

Hazy IPA
ABV: 4.2% ABV
Beer Type: Hazy Pale Ale
Availability: Keg
Beer Description: This Hazy Pale Ale features a balanced blend of biscuity malt and citrusy-fruity hops. It has a smooth, easy-drinking character, making it a refreshing and well-rounded brew for any occasion.
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Swan Blonde
ABV: 4% ABV
Beer Type: Pale Ale
Availability: Cask, Keg, Bottle
Beer Description: Our best-selling beer, Swan Blonde is a delicious, light and crisp pale ale. It’s bursting with flavour, thanks to the extra pale malts and hops with a citrusy and tropical fruit profile.
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Swan Black Label
Swan Black
ABV: 4.6% ABV
Beer Type: Black IPA
Availability: Cask, Bottle
Beer Description: A rich, chocolatey sweetness is paired with subtle citrus notes in this black IPA. Expect a distinct, toasty and dark malt character from this hoppy beer.
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Swan Gold Label
Swan Gold
ABV: 4.2% ABV
Beer Type: Golden Ale
Availability: Cask, Bottle
Beer Description: With smooth floral hints of apricot, lime and peach, this golden ale is the ultimate refresher. An irresistible aroma combined with the freshness of our Lakeland spring water.
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Steamer IPA
ABV: 5.7% ABV
Beer Type: American IPA
Availability: Cask, Keg, Bottle
Beer Description: An award-winning American-style IPA, Steamer owes its smooth taste profile and golden colour to a delicious blend of citrusy hops and caramel malts.
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Raven Red Label
Raven Red
ABV: 4.2% ABV
Beer Type: Red Ale
Availability: Cask, Bottle
Beer Description: Treacle caramel flavours and a hint of roasted barley are blended with New World Citra and Columbus hops, which infuse this red ale with a balanced grapefruit aroma.
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Swift Best
ABV: 3.8% ABV
Beer Type: Amber Bitter
Availability: Cask
Beer Description: Full and rounded, Swift Best has a creamy caramel base to match its hop character. Made with crystal malt and a secret blend of hops, this is a smooth, flavoursome, and moreish beer.
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Lakeland Blonde
ABV: 3.4% ABV
Beer Type: Pale Ale
Availability: Cask
Beer Description: This crowd pleaser session pale ale is known for its smooth mouth feel and citrusy, summer fruit flavour which makes it such a thirst quencher.
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Fell Explorer
ABV: 3.4% ABV
Beer Type: Golden Ale
Availability: Cask
Beer Description: A refreshing golden ale with massive flavour, low bitterness, and delightful notes of pineapple and citrus, reminiscent of American-style hoppy beers. Brewed to celebrate the 50th Anniversary of Cumbria Tourism.
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Fell Walker
ABV: 4.1% ABV
Beer Type: Pale Ale
Availability: Cask, Bottle
Beer Description: A traditional, thirst-quenching golden ale brewed with a combination of European and English hops. The mellow bitterness paired with a crisp citrus aroma makes this pale ale so popular.
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Fell Runner
ABV: 4.6% ABV
Beer Type: Golden Ale
Availability: Cask, Bottle
Beer Description: This ale uses a blend of Cascade, Simcoe, and Citra hops, combined with extra pale and biscuit Munich malt. It has a smooth mouth feel with a fresh hoppy aroma and bitter finish.
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Lakes Lager
ABV: 5% ABV
Beer Type: Lager
Availability: Keg, Bottle
Beer Description: A light bohemian-style lager beer with a hoppy flavour. This cold fermented Pilsner has an intense, refreshing zestiness. It’s also our head brewer’s favourite.
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Helles Lager
ABV: 5% ABV
Beer Type: Lager
Availability: Keg, Bottle
Beer Description: A great combination with a touch of sweetness, balanced with an addition of spicy German hops and a hint of bitterness. Clean and crisp, this is a refreshing lager with substance.
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Swan Free Pale Ale
ABV: 0.5% ABV
Beer Type: Low Alcohol Pale Ale
Availability: Bottle
Beer Description: An American triple hopped session IPA with a difference. Modern brewing techniques deliver a full flavour, hop forward craft beer with only 0.5% ABV. A great choice when you fancy a very low alcohol alternative.
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Swan Free Craft Lager Label
Swan Free Craft Lager
ABV: 0.5% ABV
Beer Type: Low Alcohol Lager
Availability: Bottle
Beer Description: Czech Pilsner style with a classic continental bite and an aromatic hint of stone fruits and citrus. This low alcohol lager is bright and crisp on the palate with only 0.5% ABV.
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Swan Free Chocolate Porter Label
Swan Free Chocolate Porter
ABV: 0.5% ABV
Beer Type: Low Alcohol Porter
Availability: Bottle
Beer Description: Roasted cacao and rich black malts are blended to create a distinctive chocolate infused porter with hints of vanilla and caramel. A darker proposition for those seeking a low alcohol option.
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Appleby Cider
ABV: 4.5% ABV
Beer Type: Cider
Availability: Keg
Beer Description: Discover the rich heritage of Somerset with our Appleby Cider, a premium blend that marries bittersweet, high-tannin apples with playful dessert varieties for a perfectly poised balance. Aromatic apple bouquets unfold into a vibrant tapestry of fruity yet mellow sweetness, all culminating in a delightfully dry, subtly astringent finish. It’s a celebration of tradition with a fun twist!
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Mike Meaney with SIBA awards

World beer awards

We know our customers love our beers because they tell us and frankly that really is the greatest honour for our brewing team. Winning World Beer Awards is also important though because it’s among the best-regarded prizes for our industry globally. Only the very best in all the internationally recognised styles are selected to receive a medal. 

That’s why we very proudly accepted a bronze medal  for our low alcohol Swan Free for the second consecutive year, while our Helles Lager was awarded no less than a coveted silver medal. 

Steamer IPA achieved a bronze medal at the World Beer Awards, following on from two gold awards at the Society of Independent Brewers Awards (North) in 2018. 

Even if it is the taking part that counts, having our hard work and passion for crafting amazing beer recognised is a reason to celebrate.