Thames Ditton Island (Ait) began life in and around the 1500s as a mound of spoil turfed up in the Thames by the infamous Henry VIII to optimise his commute to Westminster. As shacks began to appear on the uninhabited Ait it transitioned into a notorious spot for Henry and his merry men to enjoy raucous sessions enroute home from their busy days in the city.  Today, now connected by the iconic suspension bridge, the island is home to many good folk of the idyllic village of Thames Ditton.

Henry’s Ait

Amber Bitter 4.5%

A smooth, balanced bitter. Brewed with traditional English hops and malt varieties. Henry’s Ait is our interpretation of the classic British amber bitter ale with a herbal freshness and a pleasurable bitter finish.

Colour: Copper/Dark Amber
Hops: Challenger, Golding, Target
Malts: Cara, Crystal, Roasted Barley, Maris Otter Pale

Suggested food pairings
Jerk Chicken, Barbeque pulled pork, Pizza, Spaghetti Bolognese, Moussaka, Mussels

Cheeses: Mature Chedder, Manchego, Port-Salut, Gruyere and other tangy cheeses

Desserts: Carrot cake, pumpkin pie, spiced poached pears

Package options: 500ml bottles, 5l mini kegs

Our Ace Pilsner has been inspired by the AC Ace sports car which was produced by AC Cars of Thames Ditton, England, from 1953 to 1963. The car was raced at Le Mans in 1957 and 1958. In the 1959 24 Hours of Le Mans, Ted Whiteaway and John Turner drove their AC Ace Bristol, registration 650BPK, to the finish, claiming top honours for the 2,000cc GT class and seventh overall behind six 3 litre cars.

Craft Lager 4.5%

A classic Pilsner brewed in the German style with at least six weeks of cold fermentation in the fermenters. The result is a crisp and refreshing Pilsner with a delicious complex taste.
Our Pilsner is a modern style lager.

Colour:Straw
Hops: Brewers Gold, Saaz
Malts: Pilsners, Lager, Extra Pale

Suggested food pairings
Fish and chips, Vietnamese dishes, spicy Thai curries, Chicken with lemon, Fish - plaice, hake or lemon sole 

Cheeses: Mild Cheddar, Caerphilly, Wensleydale, young Brie, Camembert, Goats, Havarti

Desserts: Light flavoured fruit desserts such as Pavlova or lemon tart

Package options: 330ml bottles, 5l mini kegs

As with all our beers there's history behind the name. Our Stag Porter relates to Richard ‘Dickie’ Porter, the Royal Deer Catcher, who rented The Old Slaughterhouse together with the old butcher’s shop at No.6 the High Street, Thames Ditton.
The Old Slaughter House c1580 is the oldest secular building in Thames Ditton and it was used by the Royal Deer Catcher Richard Porter from 1860-1921

Stag Porter 4.6%

A contemporary take on a historic London style beer with an interesting mix of six different malts. Expect the flavours of coffee and chocolate with the aroma of roasted caramel on the nose.

Colour: Dark Chocolate
Hops: Challenger, Goldings, Bramling Cross
Malts: Planet Pale, Amber, Rye Crystal, Dark Crystal, Black, Roasted Barley

Suggested food pairings
Jerk Chicken, Barbecue pulled pork, Pizza, Spaghetti Bolognese, Moussaka, Mussels

Cheeses: Stilton and other blue cheeses

Desserts: Chocolate, Hazelnut, Salted Caramel tarts and chocolate cookies

Package Options: 500ml bottles, cask

The infamous ghost at Hampton Court Palace is said to be the “Screaming Queen”, Henry VIII’s fifth wife Catherine Howard. The pair were married in July 1540, however within twelve months of their marriage, rumours began circulating that she was being unfaithful to Henry and as a result he had her beheaded. It is said that prior to her execution, she broke free from the guards and ran along the Haunted Gallery screaming for Henry to pardon her. Her ghost is said to wander the Palace to this day, still screaming for mercy.

Screaming Queen IPA 5%

Our Californian style IPA is brewed with a combination of US and new-world hops for a distinctive taste experience. The late dry hopping with US Cascade and Simcoe creates a taste of the tropics on the palate with a satisfying bitter twist.

Suggested food pairings: Indian, Mexican, burgers, steaks and other grilled meats.

Cheeses: Milder blue cheeses such as Gorgonzola or Cambozola.

Desserts: Ginger spiced truffles, carrot cake, chocolate

Colour: Pale gold

Hops: Cascade, Chinook, Summit, Eldorado, Simcoe

Malts: Pale, Wheat Caramel