This is our beer & brewing culture hub — a collection of guides for anyone who wants to understand what they're drinking, from real ale and cask vs keg to IPAs, dark beers, and glassware.
All of it is written from The George, home of Fonthill Brewing Co., where we brew small-batch beer in the old coaching stables and pour it fresh in the pub.
Cross over to our Tunbridge Wells Guide for local pubs and gardens, or our Venue & Celebrations Guide if you're planning a private event with proper beer on tap.
Start here: Tunbridge Wells beer
- Craft Beer in Tunbridge Wells — the local scene, where to drink, and Fonthill's place in it
- Fonthill Brewery's Best Beers — meet the line-up from our own brewery
- Real Ale & Cask Beer Guide — what real ale is, why it matters, and how to try it here
Styles & fundamentals
- What is Craft Beer?
- Ale vs Lager: What's the Difference?
- What Is IPA Beer?
- What is Dark Beer?
- What is Light Beer?
- Is Beer Vegan?
Cask, keg & serving
Seasonal drinking
Drink it properly at The George
- Visit The George for Fonthill cask and keg, guest beers, and a secret pub garden
- Pair a pint with pub food in Tunbridge Wells Thursday to Sunday
- Order kegs or casks for events via venue hire or Fonthill Brewing Co.
