Breweries in the United Kingdom Key Terms

Learn some of the terms associated with breweries in the United Kingdom

Breweries in the United Kingdom are a big part of the cultural landscape. From the local pub on every corner to the giant export business that has introduced the world to their wonderful beers and ales, breweries in the United Kingdom are a huge business.

Take the time to learn the terms associated with breweries in the United Kingdom so that you may understand the beer making process and negotiate a good contract when importing products for your business. Here are some of those terms along with some informational resources to help get you started.

 

Exporting

Exporting refers to the process of sending products to another country. In terms of UK breweries, they ship many of their beers around the world. This expands the marketplace and allows consumers to enjoy a quality product from the United Kingdom.
Try: Go to the website for the Shepherd Neame Master Brewers for more information on exporting beer products and what it entails.

Brands, beers

The brands or beers refer to the different types of beverages that a UK brewery offers. Just as the Coca Cola company has beverages with many flavors, so too do UK breweries. Many UK breweries like to list the brands on their website so that bars and food based businesses can familiarize themselves with the products offered before ordering.
Try: Visit the website for Molson Coors for more information on the brands of beers that they supply.

Pub tenancy

Pub tenancy is a partnership between a brewery and a pub where the brewer's beer is kept on tap. A pub may have an agreement with several breweries or just one. Usually some incentives in terms of discounts or free promotional items are given to a pub that enters into a pub tenancy agreement with a brewer.
Try: Go to the website for the UK Brewer Adnams for additional information on pub tenancy and how it operates.

Stockists

Stockists refers to a list of places and pubs where a customer can find the beer made by a particular brewer. Many UK brewers have a list of stockists on their websites.
Try: Visit the website for Dent Brewery for an example of what a stockist list looks like on a UK brewer's website.

Malting

Malting refers to a portion of the beer making process for ales in which barley is steeped in water until it germinates. The resulting malt is then heated until it produces different flavors and colors. Many UK breweries describe portions of their beer making process so distributors to wholesalers and even the casual customer can become familiar with the process.
Try: Visit the website for Beer 4 Home.com for a further explanation of the beer malting process.

Cask ale

Cask ale refers to a method of brewing ale that is now only practiced in the UK on a commercial basis. After the initial brewing of the ale, it is placed in a cask while still unfiltered, unpasteurized and containing live yeast products. This live yeast allows for a second fermentation. It is withdrawn from the cask using a hand pump. No additional carbonation is added to the ale.
Try: Visit the website for Cask-Ale for a in-depth description of the cask ale making process that is still commonly practiced in the United Kingdom.

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