About
Fate brought us together at Hawkshead Brewery and in a short time it became clear we shared a passion for great beer and many ideals. After being made redundant at the beginning of lockdown restrictions in March 2020. Matt, Michelle, Steve & Paul reunited as Lakes Brew Co. Bringing together the shared ambition to be one of Cumbria’s progressive, sociably innovative breweries. With a strong ethos of support and collaboration, through the beers we produce and the team we surround ourselves with – engrained in our locality.
Adversity lit a flame within us to create something for ourselves, take control of our own futures and build a brewery that we are happy to be involved in. The end of July 2022 marks the first year of brewing for us. We have been so lucky to be able to carry on doing what we are passionate about, not only brewing but in the area that feeds us inspiration on a daily basis. Creating innovative & progressive craft beers in the Lake District and proud to be an inclusive, independent, woman co-owned business where everyone is welcome.
Adversity lit a flame within us to create something for ourselves, take control of our own futures and build a brewery that we are happy to be involved in. The end of July 2022 marks the first year of brewing for us. We have been so lucky to be able to carry on doing what we are passionate about, not only brewing but in the area that feeds us inspiration on a daily basis. Creating innovative & progressive craft beers in the Lake District and proud to be an inclusive, independent, woman co-owned business where everyone is welcome.
6/10
Tried
on 10 May 2026
at 09:37
8.4/10
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Appearance 9
Aroma 8
Flavor 8
Texture 10
Overall 8
Can from House Of Trembling Madness. Hazy deep golden body with a white head. Low carbonation. Faint lacing. Aroma of mango and flower stems. Flavour of dried mango and orange. Medium to full body with a chewy mouthfeel. Soft fizz. A fruity and dank IPA.
Tried
from Can
at
House Of The Trembling Madness (Lendal)
on 09 May 2026
at 17:57
7.4/10
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Appearance 7
Aroma 7.5
Flavor 7.5
Texture 7
Overall 7.5
440ml can from BeerGB. Gluten Free. Golden colour, white foam head and aroma of tropical, citrus, hops. Taste is malty, grains, tangy, orange citrus, grapefruit, pine, with spicy hop bitterness. Medium bodied, soft carbonation, drying hoppy bitter finish. Nicely drinkable.
Tried
from Can
from
Beer Ambleside
on 06 May 2026
at 21:15
5/10
Tried
on 03 May 2026
at 10:56
7.6/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 8
Flavor 8
Texture 7
Overall 7
Growler at home. Pours black, nose is chocolate, roasted, vanilla, taste is sweet, creamy tonka, roasted, caramel, bitter in the finish. 8/8/8/7/7
Tried
on 01 May 2026
at 09:14
8/10
Plenty of rich chocolate and coconut, is that raspberry. certain reminds me of those ausie Laminations.
Tried
from Can
at
Strait And Narrow
on 23 Apr 2026
at 20:05
8.5/10
Hey DIPA with some tropical fruit, not too sweet. Full body.
Tried
from Can
at
Strait And Narrow
on 23 Apr 2026
at 20:01
6/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 6
Flavor 6
Texture 6
Overall 6
Can at ash's. Pours hazy yellow, nose is mango, floral, taste is sweet, floral, fruity. 6
Tried
on 22 Apr 2026
at 10:58
7.4/10
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Appearance 7
Aroma 7
Flavor 7.5
Texture 8
Overall 7.5
Tight white head left a creamy top on a hazy dull golden coloured body.
Soapy orange aroma.
Medium, smooth with a foamy cloying back.
Zesty citrus, oats, dank & green hop tastes with a peppery finish.
Excellent
Soapy orange aroma.
Medium, smooth with a foamy cloying back.
Zesty citrus, oats, dank & green hop tastes with a peppery finish.
Excellent
Tried
from Can
on 16 Apr 2026
at 21:27
7/10
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Appearance 7
Aroma 7
Flavor 7
Texture 7
Overall 7
440ml can from the Co-op in Jersey. Pours a slight cloudy golden with a white foamy head. Aromas & tastes of citrus, passion fruit & hops. Medium body. Zesty finish.
Tried
from Can
on 16 Apr 2026
at 15:58