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From our Josephine Range to seasonal casks and small-batch specials, jump straight to a range below. Our online shop is temporarily closed – pick up cans in the Brewpoint shop or call 01234 244444.

3 beers

Josephine Range

Helles Lager · 4.6%

Supernova

A modern take on our favourite style of German lager, brewed with traditional methods on our state-of-the-art brew kit. Lightly toasted malt profile with a soft, bready & floral finish. Crisp and perfectly balanced from classic German hops.

The story behind the name...

When Charlie met Josephine he decided to give up his sea-faring career and settle on dry land, to take her hand in marriage. Not every star can become a Supernova, but Josephine was his - it's her time to shine.

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Beer type	Helles Lager
Malts	Pilsner, Dextrin
Hops	Magnum, Bobek, Celeia
Colour	Pale Straw
ABV	4.6%
Serve at	4°C
Allergens	Barley, wheat (gluten)
Vegan	Yes

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Hazy Session IPA · 4.3%

Foghorn

A hazy, sessionable American style IPA. Gentle pine notes lead to an explosion of stonefruit and citrus flavours, leaving behind a crisp and bitter finish.

The story behind the name...

Loud and proud with a standout psychedelic design, Foghorn signals the story of how Charlie Wells gave up his life at sea and ventured into a new world of beer & pubs, with Josephine by his side. Their legacy and family values live on to this very day.

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Beer type	Hazy Session IPA
Malts	Pale, Wheat Malt, Munich, Light Crystal
Hops	Mosaic, Citra, Simcoe
Colour	Hazy pale
ABV	4.3%
Serve at	6-8°C
Allergens	Malted barley, wheat
Vegan	Yes

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Bedford Stout · 4.1%

Genesis

A smooth, creamy stout where roasted barley and oat malt are carefully blended with English bittering hops. Roasted aromas and a dry taste lead to a mellow, moreish finish. A unique recipe, brewed in small batches, fresh out of Bedford.

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Beer type	Bedford Stout
Malts	Pale, carafa special 3, oat
Hops	Pilgrim
Colour	Black
ABV	4.1%
Serve at	5°C
Allergens	Gluten (malted barley, oat)
Vegan	Yes

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Permanent Cask

Bedford Bitter · 3.4%

Double Star, Bedford Bitter

Two Stars, One Story.

A balanced bitter, brewed in Bedford, rooted in Wells' legacy.

Gentle biscuit malt sweetness followed by toffee and caramel notes perfectly balanced with clean, snappy bitterness from all English hops. A proper pub session ale with depth, drinkability and a satisfying, moreish finish.

A celebration of a 150-year brewing legacy remaining independent, family run and proudly Bedford.

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Beer type	Bedford Bitter
Malts	English Pale, Dark Munich, Crystal 240, Dextrin
Hops	Magnum, Progress, Goldings
Colour	Mahogany
ABV	3.4%
Allergens	Contains barley
Vegan	No

Fresh IPA · 4.1%

Anchorman

A modern, fresh and fruity cask beer brewed using a blend of contemporary English ingredients with American late-hopping. This blockbusting beer begins with a gentle malt sweetness, leading to a lingering, bitter finish.

The story behind the name...

Josephine is the unsung hero of our story and the love of Charlie's life. In the same way, he was her 'Anchorman'. Charlie is central to our brewing story, a dependable family-man with a visionary outlook. With Josephine by his side, the wind was in his sails and a family brewing business became firmly anchored in Bedford.

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Beer type	Fresh IPA
Malts	English pale, Dextrin, Crystal 150, Dark Munich
Hops	Magnum and citra
Colour	Gold
ABV	4.1%
Serve at	10°C
Allergens	Malted barley (gluten)
Vegan	No

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5 beers

Seasonal Cask

Red Ale · 4.8%

Santa Banter

Santa Banter has a blend of roasted and highly kilned speciality malts creating flavours and aromas of toffee, caramel, and burnt sugar. American & British hops provide a blend of herbal, woody, spicy, and grapefruit notes.

What's in the name?

'Tis the season for Santa Banter - gather round the fire and enjoy a tasty red ale with friends and family.

Merry Christmas x

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Beer type	Red Ale
Malts	English Pale, Melanoidin, CaraAmber, CaraRed
Hops	Magnum, Olicana, Northern Brewer
Colour	Red
ABV	4.8%
Allergens	Malt
Vegan	No

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Extra Pale Ale · 4.2%

Untold Tales

Available June 2025

Golden orange in colour, this fresh Extra Pale Ale is bursting with floral, herbal and piney fresh hop aromas. Dry and refreshing bitterness balances the biscuity notes from all English malts perfectly paired with the warm summer evenings.

Why the name?

When Charles Wells dropped anchor for the final time, leaving the Merchant Navy to begin the brewing legacy we know today, the stories of his voyages remained at sea. Now, as we near 150 years since Charles Wells brewed his first beer, we raise a glass of this XPA and share his untold tales.

Brewsheet

Beer type	Extra Pale Ale
Malts	English Pale, Dextrin, Caramalt
Hops	Magnum, Fuggles, Goldings
ABV	4.2%
Serve at	10°C
Vegan	No

Extra Special Bitter · 4.6%

Homeward Bound

Available November 2024

Floral, earthy aroma leads to hints of toasted bread, caramel and fruit balanced by subtle roasted malt. Medium-bodied with notes of caramel, toffee and a hint of roasty chocolate followed by a firm balanced bitterness to cleanse the palate.

Why the name?

Sailing the deep seas in the Merchant Navy, Charles Wells’ voyages led him back to Bedford, where he met the love of his life, Josephine, and founded the brewery legacy we know today. This Extra Special Bitter is a salute to his courageous career both on and off the waters and the sails that brought him Homeward Bound.

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Beer type	Extra Special Bitter
Malts	Special B, Carapils, Chateau Melano, English Pale
Hops	Magnum, Fuggles, Goldings
ABV	4.6%
Serve at	10°C
Vegan	No

Porter · 4.4%

Pilothouse

Available November 2024

Bold flavours and aromas of chocolate and coffee, with a kiss of smoke on the nose pairing well with bonfires and darker evenings. Caramel sweetness perfectly balances the roasted and smoky malt flavours.

Why the name?

Before founding his first brewery in Bedford, Charles Wells was a captain in the Merchant Navy, navigating his ship from the pilothouse and sailing his crew to adventures around the world.

Brewsheet

Beer type	Porter
Malts	English Pale Ale, Crystal 240, Melanoidin, Smoked Wheat, Chocolate, Black
Hops	Magnum, Opus
Colour	Dark Brown
ABV	4.4%
Serve at	10°C
Vegan	No

Dark Amber Ale · 4.5%

Half the World Away

Available September - October

As the weather cools and seasons change, it’s time for amber beers to shine. Half the World Away is a lovely autumnal dark amber ale. Biscuit, toffee and caramel flavours offset by moderate bitterness and roasted malts’ characteristics with a slightly dry finish.

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cask

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Beer type	Dark Amber Ale
Malts	Torrified Wheat, Dextrin, Munich, Amber, Special B, Crystal 400, Carafa
Hops	Fuggles
Colour	Deep Amber
ABV	4.5%
Serve at	9-12°C
Allergens	Gluten (Barley and Wheat)
Vegan	No

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Brewer's Batch

Bitter · 5%

Fargo, Bitter

Brewed to celebrate 150-years of brewing in Bedford, this limited batch release has been crafted to showcase the excellence in traditional British brewing for today’s beer lovers.

This keg bitter pours deep amber with ruby highlights, British speciality malts create a full-bodied bitter with caramel, toffee, and stewed fruit flavours balanced with spicy & herbal British hops.

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can keg

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Beer type	Bitter
Malts	English Pale, Dark Crystal, Export Pale Brown, Chocolate, Dextrin
Hops	Magnum, Goldings, Progress
Colour	Deep Amber
ABV	5%
Allergens	Barley
Vegan	No

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Pale Ale · 4.2%

Noggin

Available from 27th August 2026

To celebrate 150-years since Charles Wells started brewing in Bedford, we have brought back a much-loved beer from Wells’ past to mark the occasion. Originally launched in the 1960s, this is our modern take on the beer and a celebration of heritage, character and timeless taste. Effervescent with vibrant citrus and floral all-British hops, with a slight malt sweetness, balanced by moderate bitterness making this pale ale eminently drinkable.

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keg can

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Beer type	Pale Ale
Malts	Pale, Dextrin, Munich, Caramalt
Hops	Magnum, Endeavour, Opus, Jester
Colour	Pale
ABV	4.2%
Serve at	3-5°C
Allergens	Barley, Malt (Contains Gluten)
Vegan	No

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Lemon-lime lager · 4%

Brewers Batch Bass Drop Lemon-lime Lager

Pumping up the volume on this lively lager. Bursting with zesty lemon and fresh lime aromas with a bright citrus bassline for a crisp finish. Lively and seriously smashable, finishing clean and refreshing.

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keg

Brewsheet

Beer type	Lemon-lime lager
Malts	Pilsner, Dextrin, caramalt
Hops	Magnum, Hallertau Blanc
Colour	Pale
ABV	4%
Allergens	Gluten
Vegan	Yes

Where to buy

Limited-time availability from May 1st 2026*

Brewpoint, Bedford
The Bear, Rugby
The Bull, Olney
Chequers, Woolmer Green
d'Parys, Bedford
Eaton Oak, St Neots
Old Cock Inn, Harpenden
The Park, Bedford
Pheasant, Bedford
Swan, MK
Carpenters Arms, Cambs
Cottage, Earlsdon
Cox's Yard, Stratford-upon-Avon
Gordon Arms, Bedford
Holly Bush, Oxford
Old White Horse, Baldock
Queen's Head, Peterborough
Radcliffe Arms, Hitchin
The Playwright, Nottingham
Salisbury Arms, Cambs

*Subject to date change and availability. Call site before you visit.

New England IPA · 5.2%

Brewers Batch Hop & Heart

Hop & Heart, New England IPA, 5.2%

One of our brewer's favourite recipes!

This modern, juicy style benefits from dry-hopping and features huge flavours of passionfruit, bright citrus and mango, with a hazy, silky mouthfeel and light bitterness.

Our Brewers Batch is our new seasonal draught and it's on until it's gone! Grab a pint while it lasts!

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Beer type	New England IPA
Malts	Pale, Wheat Malt, Oat Malt, Dextrin
Hops	Mosaic, Citra, Azacca, Idaho 7, El Dorado
ABV	5.2%
Serve at	6-8°C
Allergens	Malted barley, wheat, oats
Vegan	Yes

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7 beers

Extended Range

Low Alcohol IPA · 0.5%

Tiny Spark

Low in alcohol, big in tropical flavour. Refreshing citrus and stone fruit showcase the English, US and New Zealand hops leading to a crisp bitter finish.

Sessionable | Hoppy | Refreshing

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Beer type	Low Alcohol IPA
Colour	11 EBC
ABV	0.5%
Serve at	4°C
Vegan	Yes

West Coast IPA · 6.7%

Alpha.

A big, bold representation of our favourite American IPAs. Supercharged pine and grapefruit lead the way from extra whirlpool additions and dry-hopping, with a malty backbone and lingering resinous bitterness to finish.

Grapefruit | Pine | Hoppy

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can keg

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Beer type	West Coast IPA
Malts	Pale, Munich, Medium Crystal
Hops	Warrior, Simcoe, Centennial, Mosaic, Comet
Colour	18 EBC
ABV	6.7%
Serve at	6-8°C
Allergens	Malted Barley
Vegan	Yes

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Pilsner · 5.0%

Midpoint

Pouring at Brewpoint exclusively

A classic golden Pilsner, brewed slow and lagered at low temperatures to give a smooth and refreshing taste. A well-rounded beer that finishes with a touch of malt sweetness and fine bitterness.

Golden | Balanced | Crisp

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Beer type	Pilsner
Malts	Pilsner, Maize, Light Crystal
Hops	Northern Brewer, Hallertau Hersbrucker
Colour	Golden
ABV	5.0%
Serve at	4°C
Vegan	Yes

Witbier · 5.0%

Wit a Minute

Our version of a traditional Belgian Wit. Layers of orange, subtle banana and warm spice blend with the smooth palate and slightly dry, zesty finish.

Orange | Cloudy | Spicy

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can keg

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Beer type	Witbier
Malts	Pilsner, Wheat Malt, Oat Malt, Dextrin, Munich
Hops	Perle, Hallertau Hersbrucker
Colour	6 EBC
ABV	5.0%
Serve at	2-4°C
Allergens	Malted barley, wheat, oats
Vegan	Yes

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Helles Bock · 8.5%

Crafty Seadog

A strong lager inspired by the great Helles Bocks of Bavaria. Rounded, toasty malt flavours and a touch of sweetness are expertly balanced with light fruity esters and subtle floral hop notes. Gentle bitterness and a hint of alcoholic warmth leaves a smooth, refined finish.

Malty | Smooth | Rounded

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Beer type	Helles Bock
Malts	Pilsner, Dextrin, Munich, Light Melanoidin
Hops	Northern Brewer, Hallertau Hersbrucker
Colour	21 EBC
ABV	8.5%
Serve at	2-4°C
Allergens	Malted barley
Vegan	Yes

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Lager · 4.7%

Dry Hop

A refreshing golden lager made in true continental style and dry-hopped during cool fermentation to release a fresh zesty aroma. Smooth, crisp and full of flavour.

Zesty | Citrus | Crisp

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can keg

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Beer type	Lager
Malts	Pilsner, Medium Crystal
Hops	Target, Styrian Goldings, Astra, Melba, Galaxy
Colour	11.5 EBC
ABV	4.7%
Serve at	2-4°C
Allergens	Malted barley
Vegan	Yes

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IPA · 5.2%

Triple Hop

This well-balanced IPA is bursting with three hops sourced from around the world. A clean fruity aroma leads to an easy drinking, rounded beer backed by a gentle malt sweetness.

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keg

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Beer type	IPA
Hops	Goldings, Galaxy & Simcoe
ABV	5.2%
Serve at	2-4°C
Allergens	Malted Barley
Vegan	Yes

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