About
Owner and brewer Josh Clarke is producing cask ale exclusively for The Chesterfield Arms and bottled brews to sell at delicatessens, farm shops, markets and online.

Like the 19th century pub in which the micro-brewery is based, Josh was determined to preserve the town’s history in the branding of the new business. He chose Resting Devil, a name inspired by the fable of how the town’s landmark church got its crooked spire.

At Resting Devil, quality and consistency will be the priority. With 12 years’ experience in the game, the Brewer will bring some devilishly drinkable beer to suit every palate.
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allmyvinyl (21581) reviewed
Tommyknocker from Resting Devil Brewery
2 months ago
7.4/10 — Appearance 8 Aroma 7 Flavor 7 Texture 8 Overall 7.5
Cask at the Chesterfield Arms. Pours clear golden with a thin white head. Aromas of light tropical fruit and lime. Taste is light biscuit and citrus. Light bitter finish.
Tried on 12 Jul 2026 at 19:41
cagarvie (40318) reviewed
Dagda from Resting Devil Brewery
11 months ago
7.5/10 — Appearance 8 Aroma 8 Flavor 7 Texture 8 Overall 7
cask at Nottingham beer festival 2025 Thursday ..dark black .m thin tan lacing lacing ...soft sweet woody pine ..soft woody chocolate roast malts nose dark chocolate roast malts ...soft woody chocolate roast malts
Tried on 09 Oct 2025 at 12:05
Cunningham (16290) reviewed
Dagda from Resting Devil Brewery
2 years ago
7/10 — Appearance 6 Aroma 7 Flavor 7 Texture 6 Overall 8
Nice and pleasant stout. Black pour and a fine head. Ok lacing Fine intensity in the aroma. Balanced sweetness and a decent bitterness. Also a fine mellow carbonation level. Pleasant to drink Dark malt, coffee, herbal and roast in the flavor [Cask at Chesterfield Arms in Chesterfield, England]
Tried from Cask on 23 Sep 2024 at 15:51
Cunningham (16290) reviewed
Twisted Pale from Resting Devil Brewery
2 years ago
5.8/10 — Appearance 6 Aroma 5 Flavor 6 Texture 6 Overall 6
Hazed golden pour and a fine white head Moderate intensity in the aroma Decent balanced sweetness and a mild bitterness Softly carbonated Fruity, bready, mild citric and malty flavor [On tap at Chesterfield Arms in Chesterfield, England]
Tried from Draft on 22 Sep 2024 at 11:17
Cunningham (16290) reviewed
Banshee from Resting Devil Brewery
2 years ago
7.1/10 — Appearance 6 Aroma 7 Flavor 7 Texture 6 Overall 8.5
Clear golden pour and a fine white head Ok intensity in the aroma Decent balanced sweetness and bitterness Pleasant carbonated Fruity, citric, floral, malty and some pine in the flavor [Cask at Chesterfield Arms in Chesterfield, England] Brewery #2699
Tried from Cask on 16 Sep 2024 at 17:36
WingmanWillis (39655) ticked
Poutini from Resting Devil Brewery
2 years ago
6/10
Tried on 12 Apr 2024 at 18:46
Garrold (11729) reviewed
Dem Bones from Resting Devil Brewery
2 years ago
8.1/10 — Appearance 8 Aroma 8 Flavor 8 Texture 8 Overall 8.5
750ml bockle. Xmas gift off the missus, picked up at source. Cos she’s good like that. Clear chestnut brown. Paler than you might expect. Solid swede though. Fully lasting. Bit of chestnut honey going on. Chocolate malt. Fig and date. Robust dark malt bitterness with a touch of citrus forward hoppage. Smooth and clean for the ABV. Big dark chocolate orange bitterness to finish.
Tried on 07 Jan 2024 at 21:24
Garrold (11729) reviewed
Kaldi from Resting Devil Brewery
2 years ago
8.1/10 — Appearance 8 Aroma 8 Flavor 8 Texture 8 Overall 8.5
Cask. Chesterfield Arms. On the missus’ birthday. Clear dark brown. Slightly bubbly (definitely down to the server) lasting beige foam. Could have looked a 5 tbh. Anyway. Dry roast malt. Earthy slightly fruity coffee bean. Hint of dark chocolate. Taste is dry earthy and fruity bitter. Flicker of dark chocolate sweetness. Super easy drinking. I think I did a pint in about 5 minutes. Could have done several similarly quick. Great stout in prime nick.
Tried from Cask on 27 Dec 2023 at 18:37
Garrold (11729) reviewed
Banshee from Resting Devil Brewery
2 years ago
7.4/10 — Appearance 8 Aroma 7 Flavor 7 Texture 8 Overall 7.5
Cask. Chesterfield Arms on the missus’ birthday. Clear gold with a tight white head. Malty sweet up front. Lots of floral herbal hoppage. Taste has an initial sweetness turning herbal floral bitterness. Very easy drinking and fresh, as you’d expect on site. Good, but I’d imagine possibly more suited to keg?
Tried from Cask on 27 Dec 2023 at 18:32
Garrold (11729) reviewed
Pytho from Resting Devil Brewery
2 years ago
8/10 — Appearance 8 Aroma 8 Flavor 8 Texture 8 Overall 8
Bomber. Remember them? Chesterfield Arms. A Xmas gift of the missus. Hazed gold. Nicely soppy lasting white foam. Very floral with sweet lemon peel. Maybe some Sabro in here. Taste is clean sharp and light tangy. Minimal sweetness. Bright and crisp overall. Twangy bitterness to finish. Great nick. Good gear.
Tried on 26 Dec 2023 at 19:29