We take our influences from US craft and classic European brewing and add our own unique twist to make modern English beers of the highest quality, beers that satisfy both craft enthusiasts and more traditional drinkers. New world hops play their part, but the malt does too, as does the meticulous brewing technique. Today, our ‘Modern English’ style - full flavoured, perfectly balanced and effortlessly drinkable - proves ever popular with drinkers from all walks of life, across the South-West and beyond. If you'd like to find out where you can drink PK beer click here.
Have a scroll down the page to see what we are currently brewing and a selection of our favourite brews from the last few years ...
Speak Easy
Transatlantic Pale (4.3% ABV)
Our Transatlantic Pale brings a little British reserve to the somewhat brash US pale ales. Uniting robust malt and epic fruitiness with balanced bitterness and a clean finish, this remarkable beer stimulates the mind and loosens the tongue. In Cervisia Veritas.
Hops: Chinook, Palisade, Citra (All USA)
Malts: Pale, Cara, Munich, Wheat
Gluten Free & Vegan
OG: 1041.5
IBUs: 33
Available in 30L Keg, 9G Cask, 330ml Bottle & 330ml Can
Cut Loose
Happy Pils (4.7% ABV)
Cut Loose is a classic German pilsner, cold-conditioned for 6 weeks to make it crisp and clean as a whistle, then pepped up with Motueka and Wai-Iti hops from New Zealand. The result is a dry, satisfying lager with invigorating citric fruitiness, made for carefree capers.
Hops: Hersbrucker (GER) Motueka (NZ) Wai-Iti (NZ)
Malts: Pilsner, Vienna, Cara, Torrefied Wheat
Gluten Free & Vegan
OG: 1044.0
IBUs: 36
Available in 30L Keg & 330ml Can
Common Ground
Original IPA (5.5% ABV)
Beer has been a source of refreshment and nourishment since ancient times and has inspired countless artists and great thinkers. It has fuelled rebellions and shaped British culture. Our beer has always brought us together and reminded us that there is more that unites us than divides us - it is our Common Ground. A true original British classic - A big beer brimming with hop character; full-bodied and strong with a striking bitter finish.
Gluten Free & Vegan
Green Light
Quarter IPA (1.2% ABV)
Premium, refreshing, modern - Green Light is a pale ale brewed with seven malts and dry-hopped for a stunning tropical and citrus finish. An ‘anytime for anyone’ beer, a glass of freedom with all the flavour and no repercussions. Give yourself the Green Light!
Gluten Free and Vege Friendly
Hops: Chinook, Amarillo, Cascade, Azacca
Malts: Munich, Wheat, Oats, Carapils, Rye, Special X, Cara Aromatic
OG: ...
IBUs: ...
Available in 30L Keg & 330ml Can
LO-FI
Session Lager (4.0% ABV)
This crisp, easy going lager delivers maximum refreshment with minimum fuss. Showcasing the time-honoured Saaz hop with two classic malts, its stripped back simplicity and unfussy aeststhetic make for an effortlessly drinkable, crowd-pleasing session beer.
Hops: Saaz, Hersbrucker
Malts: Lager, Cara
Gluten Free & Vegan
Idler
Modern English Ale (3.9% ABV)
A contemporary take on the classic best bitter, using 100% British malts and modern UK hop varieties. The result is an inviting copper coloured ale with rounded malt, relaxed bitterness and mellow, fruity hops. A laid-back pint perfect for idling away the hours in the sunshine.
Malt: Pale, Wheat, Medium Crystal, Chocolate, Munich
Hops: UK Cascade, Jester, First Gold
Gluten Free & Vegan
OG: 1038.0
IBUs 30
Available in 9G Cask
Hafer Dunkel
Muchen Dunkel (4.6% ABV)
This dark German style is full of complexity hiding rich chocolate, coffee and roasted nut flavours under its long black cloak. A low and slow lager fermentation and 6-week maturation means it still drinks clean and light and the Purity-lawbreaking addition of oats provides an extra smooth, creamy finish.
Gluten Free & Vegan
PK IPA
American IPA (6.0% ABV)
PK IPA is back and it’s definitely banging! This big juicy, hazy American IPA is a prime example of the original craft beer superstar. Hopped to the max with Citra, Azacca and Chinook, PK IPA is coming in heavy with tropical fruit and citrus. Balanced with a hint of spice and robust bitterness you’ll in no doubt you’re drinking a true American classic.
Hops: Azacca, Citra, Chinook, Bravo (All USA)
Malts: Pale, Cara, Wheat
Gluten Free & Vegan
OG: 1057.0
IBUs: 50
Mandarina Kölsch
Ultra Pale Ale (4.4% ABV)
This easy-drinking ultra pale ale has a lager backbone cold-fermented with ale yeast, dry-hopped with Mandarina Bavaria and mandarin zest to give a juicy citrus aroma and a clean, fresh finish … oooh Mandarina.
Malts: Lager, Munich, Torrefied Wheat
Hops: Mandarina Bavaria, Galena, Tettnanger
Gluten Free & Vegan
OG: 1042.0
IBUs: 25
6ixes & 7evens
West Coast Amber (5.0% ABV)
Rich malt, citrus and spice combine in a mixed-up, maxed-out amber. Dazed and infused with a precise muddle of 6 grains and 7 west coast hops, to leave you feeling deliciously topsy-turvy.
Malts: Pale, Château Special B, Cara, Wheat, Rye, Chocolate
Hops: Centennial, Mosaic, Ahtanum, Azacca, Cascade, Chinook, Galena
Vegan
OG: 1049.0
IBUs: 41
World Tour || New Zealand
NZ Pale Ale (4.4% ABV)
PK is taking a trip across the world to showcase the finest hops from each region. Starting in New Zealand we will be stopping off in Japan, America, Columbia and Slovenia
before coming back home to the UK. A light and fresh hoppy pale that is a fine example of the PK session craft style.
Hops: Rakau, Taiheke, Wai-Iti
Malts: Lager, Crystal, Munich, Pale, Vienna
Gluten Free & Vegan
OG: 1041
IBUs: ...
California Soul
Steam Beer (4.6% ABV) Summer 18 & 19
Clean-finishing yet fulsome Steam beer. Bright copper-coloured with lightly sweet malt, balanced by a firm bitterness from the hops and topped with a botanical wood and herb aroma.
Malt: Pale Ale, Crystal 140, Munich
Hops: Northern Brewer, Crystal, Cascade
Gluten Free & Vegan
OG: 1044.0
IBUs 38
Earl Grey Pale
Cold-Infused Pale Ale (3.7% ABV) Spring 2019
This light, delicate ultra pale ale has been cold-infused with Earl Grey tea to bring a bundle of floral and tannic notes. Serve with a slice of lemon to highlight the delicious marriage of beer and bergamot.
Hops: Saaz
Malts: Lager
Adjuncts: Earl Grey Tea
Brainwave
California Common (4.6% ABV) Summer 2018
This summer Powderkeg Brewery are teaming up with Surfers Against Sewage to bring you ‘Brainwave’, a great tasting, light, fresh summer beer that helps raise money to help end pollution in our oceans. 10p in every pint of Brainwave sold will go directly to the charity to help fund a range of fantastic projects to protect our coastlines.
Malt: Pale Ale, Crystal 140, Munich
Hops: Northern Brewer, Crystal, Cascade
OG: 1044.0
IBUs 38
Faram's Fault
Ultra Pale Ale (4.4% ABV) Spring/Summer 17
What do you do when you get sent the wrong hops? Make a new beer! Born out of logistical fuckwittery this ultra pale ended up being the perfect summer sipper. Light and fresh with Wai-Iti and Simcoe bringing so refreshingly fruity intrigue.
Malts: Lager, Vienna, Cara, Torrefied Wheat
Hops: Hersbrucker, Herkules, Simcoe, Wai-Iti
OG: 1041.5
IBUs: 30.5
4ours & 5ives
English Bitter (4.5% ABV) Spring 17
6s & 7s brought into sessioning territory with a 4.5% ABV - Full-bodied, complex malt character enhanced by Belgian “Chateau Special B” malt and generously hopped with the ‘7 Cs’ from the USA, bringing a bold citrus edge with spicy overtones.
Malts: Pale, Château Special B, Cara, Wheat, Chocolate
Hops: 7C's, Ahtanum, Cascade, Chinook, Galena
OG: 1042.5
IBUs: 34
Mosaic RyePA
Rye Pale (5.0% ABV) Spring 2016
Our eminently drinkable pale ale with a special addition of rye that adds a touch of spice and complexity to the fulsome malt character; it’s then heavily dry-hopped with the stunning Mosaic hop.
Malts: Pale, Cara, Wheat, Rye, Crystal, Torrefied Wheat
Hops: Mosaic, Palisade, Cascade, Chinook, Galena
OG: 1046.0
IBUs: 36
Citra VSOP
Very Special Old Pale (4.3% ABV) Autumn 15
6-month aged Citra pale ale. Beautifully rounded, evenly balanced and very fruity. John reckons this might be the best PK beer ever.
Malts: Pale, Munich, Cara, Torrefied Wheat
Hops: Citra, Galena, Palisade, Chinook, Mosaic, Cascade
OG: 1042.5
IBUs: 31
Summer Kölsch
Kölsch (4.4% ABV) Summer 16
Befitting the style, this ultra pale ale has a lager backbone cold-fermented with ale yeast and only gentle bitterness. Matured for four weeks, We’ve then flavourised it with the renowned Nelson Sauvin hop from NZ to make it even crisper with delicate fruit and white wine notes. Summer drinking has never been so refreshing.
Malts: Lager, Munich, Torrefied Wheat
Hops: Galena, Tettnanger, Nelson Sauvin
OG: 1042.0
IBUs: 25
Check out our handy guides to the hops and malts that bring so much awesome flavour to our beers