What people say about us
Stour Valley Gold is a very special brew, now my favourite bitter. Wish more pubs stocked it.
Great for a chilled beer and some nice food - would recommend for a relaxed lunch if in the area
Great place for a good beer stop!
Delicious larger backed up by delicious 😋 chips outside on a sunny day Would recommend to all stop by
Did the distillery tour which took in most of the beer tour also. Really interesting, tour guide was an excellent communicator. Lovely place, lovely product. Top marks all round
Very interesting and informative tour of the brewery. If you're a beer drinker you ought to go on their tour. Plenty of beer to sample too !
Went down to sign up for membership very welcoming and a great atmosphere.
Really love place to visit, great beer and wine selection
In The Heart of Suffolk
We're a proud, quality-focused, award-winning brewery & distillery nestled right in the heart of Suffolk across two locations.
Our Long Melford site is home to our Brewery, Distillery, Shop, and Taproom, whilst we've also recently opened a beautiful, cosy shop and taproom right in the centre of Bury St Edmunds that also offers a fantastic selection of our award-winning beers and spirits.
Come visit us and experience the unique flavours of our handcrafted beverages, made with passion and expertise.
Introducing Augustinian
A Naughty Habit
This bronze ale embodies the spirit of tradition and craftsmanship that we pride ourselves on. With a perfect blend of Crystal malt and Styrian Goldings hops, this premium ale is a true masterpiece of taste and aroma.

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Melford's Gin
Inspired by the Stour Valley, Melford’s Gin marks the start of a new era for Nethergate.
2024 Beer Releases
Hair Of The Dog
January
Harmonious light brown chestnut beer with a perfect balance of malt & hop.
AIPA
January
Refreshing, full-flavoured, sessionable pale ale in tune with Artificial Intelligence.
Six Nations Glory
January
Experience triumph in every sip with Six Nations Glory, a nutty chestnut beer with a touch of chocolate flavour.
Azza Box of Frogs
February
A vibrant, sessionable blonde beer with zesty & citrusy notes.
Augustinian
February
A premium, smooth-drinking, bronze bitter.
Azza March Hare
March
Dry, nutty, light brown beer with a chocolate-caramel richness.
White Stout
March
An enchanting, rich and creamy stout that defies convention.
Copper Head
April
A deep copper beer with earthy aromas and a smooth rounded finish.
Green & Pleasant
April
Aromatic pale/golden beer in celebration of St George's Day.
Golden Gate
April
Extra Pale Ale with a hoppy character.
Lemon Head
May
A zesty golden beer with hints of lemon and ginger.
Road To Glory
June
A triumphant pale beer with a flavourful profile.
Summer Daze
June
A special summer session beer with a juicy hit.
Wild Fox
July
A light, refreshing, straw-coloured masterpiece.
Augustinian
July
A premium, smooth-drinking, bronze bitter.
Wild Goose
July
A zesty amber ale with a citrusy finish. New brew from 2023.
Copperhead
August
A deep copper beer with earthy aromas and a smooth rounded finish.
Harvest Stout
September
A rich, full flavour black stout.
Oktoberfest
September
A full-bodied beer with a creamy mouthfeel and a citrusy finish.
Masterpiece
October
A timeless light brown ale with a malty and rich taste.
Complete Howler
October
A hauntingly rich dark ruby beer.
Drunken Monkey
November
A distinctive golden ale with subtle notes of coffee and tobacco.
Red Santa
November
A first-rate red best bitter.
Christmas Mosaic
November
A festive single-hopped vibrant golden beer.
Quality Never Compromised
For over 30 years, Nethergate's name has been associated with quality. Whether it's our multi-award-winning Old Growler, the only beer to twice win CAMRAs' Winter Beer Championship or our latest medal winner, Venture Point Five, our customers know that they will only ever get the best we have.
Inspired by Local
Nethergate Brewery and Distillery is situated in the beautiful historic Suffolk Town of Long Melford. We take immense pride in being a part of the community and providing a welcoming environment for locals and visitors to gather.
Greener Future
From production to packaging, logistics and waste, we have made a commitment to reducing our impact our on the environment. Though our partnership with DrinkSmile and their DrinkSmile Challenge accreditation scheme we have all ready taken some exciting steps towards a greener future.