F.A.Q.’s
What does Brew-On-Premise mean?
We are avtually a brewery on a small scale and we help people to brew their own beer using our commercial grade facilities and ingredients.
How does it work?
You book a time, come in and choose and pay for your brew/bottles etc, then we will guide you through the brewing process. It takes about 1½ hours to complete, then you leave the beer with us for 2 – 4 weeks, (depending on the beer you make). During this time it ferments, we condition it, filter and carbonate it ready for you to come back and bottle it.
Do I need to make an appointment?
Yes, you will need to call to ensure we have kettles available at the time you wish to visit. Simply contact Red Bay Brewery to make an appointment. You can even send an email after hours and we will reply with a few dates and times that are available.
I have no idea how to brew a beer – is it easy?
You will be amazed at how easy it is to brew incredible beers at Red Bay. We always have expert staff to help you through the process and our easy to follow instructions make it incredibly easy.
Can I sell the beer at my restaurant / bar?
No. Beers brewed at Red Bay are for ‘own consumption’ and not for resale.
Do I need to refrigerate my beer when I get it home?
Yes. The reason our beers taste so incredible and fresh is that they are chemical and preservative free and are unpasteurised. This means that you need to keep it refrigerated.
How long will the beer keep for ? Kept refrigerated is will last over 6 months, and most beers will actually improve with age.
Can I share my brew with someone else?
Absolutely. Bring your friends down – it is a lot of fun and if fridge space is limited, sharing your brew amongst friends makes it a lot easier.
Can I use my own bottles or kegs?
You can use your own bottles or kegs, however bottles must be clean (no mould or dirt inside) and we prefer not to fill screw top bottles as we cannot guarantee they will hold the carbonation.
Can children come along?
Of course, however we ask that you keep an eye on them whilst here as we have a lot of activity and certain areas of the brewery could be dangerous.
How to find us
We are at Unit 7-77 Shore st West, Cleveland, 2 minutes from the centre of Cleveland and 350 meter up the road from Cleveland train station.
Right next door to Bennett’s Carpets.
Right opposite the big mushroom fruit barn.