Real People
Diane is our Chief Brewster & 5th generation Pearly Queen. Raised on the street markets of London, Diane’s whole life has been about serving her community, now she lives in Sussex it’s no different.
“To me brewing beer is more than making a lovely ale, it’s about bringing communities together & telling stories, that is our passion here at Furnace Brook Brewery is to make beer that connects and supports local communities”
Real Beer
We are delighted to be continuing the tradition of producing real craft beers from local, Sussex hops here at Furnace Brook.
The hops are either produced on site or sourced from local family hop farm and hop farmers extraordinaire A Bushel of Hops, one of only 60 remaining hop farms throughout the UK.
With those we make small-batch, hand crafted beer with no finings or sulphites,
just delicious tasting beer!
Real Stories
We all have stories to tell, they tell us of our past, inform us on the present and allow us to imagine a future. A future that can only be achieved together; by sharing our stories, by working together and by supporting each other. That’s why Furnace Brook Brewery is operated by a community interest company where all surplus revenues go towards community arts & educational initiatives.
Our Glorious Beers
Pearly Pale Ale
A pale yellow, fruity sweetish bitter with a dry hoppy finish. A light, refreshing beer.
Furnace Ale
Ruby black with a brown tint to the head. The aroma is liquorice with a subtle hint of dandelion & burdock.
The initial taste is hoppy & bitter with a mellowing of all the elements in the finish.
Alfie’s Amber Ale
Refreshing, well-balanced pale amber bitter. Well balanced flavour with malt slightly to the fore merging into a satisfying bitter sweet finish.
Season-Ale
Changes every three months so you can try more delicious Furnace Brook Ales.
From refreshing long beers in summer to hearty, warming ales in winter
Furnace Brook Brewery
Furnace Brook aims to demonstrate practical sustainability including diversification of rural businesses through micro enterprises.
Not surprisingly our first enterprise to launch is our beer, because what better way to get people together than over a pint or two
Brewed by the Pearly Queen herself!
“Growing up in London pubs were the heart of the community – when you live three families to a house, you’ve got to have somewhere to escape to!
In late summer we all went off to the hop fields in Kent and Sussex which meant us kids got some fresh air & we made a few bob.
In both places there was always a sing song around the piano and pint of beer (or lemonade for the kids).
Being a Pearly Queen is all about community for me and what better way to bring community together than beer!
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at Furnace Brook Barn
Adjoining our microbrewery is our newly refurbished Barn. Available to hire for your event. Equipped with:
Bar
Beer Garden
Stage
Large floor space
Reduced rates for charities / community groups
