Brown malt porter · 440ml

Ironmonger

A proper brown malt porter, built like the trades this end of Sheffield was named for. Roast, toffee and a bitter spine that holds the roof up.

5.6%

Ironmonger can on a rust orange background

About this one.

Attercliffe made knives, files, crucibles and half the cutlery drawers of the Empire. Ironmonger is our nod to that: an old-school London-style porter brewed with actual brown malt, which costs more and tastes like it.

It is the staff beer. When the shift ends and the floor is mopped, this is the tap that gets opened. Make of that what you will.

ABV

5.6%

By volume, honestly measured

Bitterness

40 IBU

Calculated, then argued about

Malt

Pale, brown malt, crystal, black malt

UK grown where we can get it

Hops

Fuggles, Bramling Cross

This year's contract crop

In the glass.

Looks

Deep mahogany, ruby edges, creamy head.

Smells

Toffee, cocoa nibs, fresh brown bread crust.

Tastes

Roast and caramel in balance, dry bitter finish.

Put it next to

  • Sausage and mash
  • Smoked brisket
  • Lancashire hotpot
  • Treacle tart

Where to get it.

On tap

Always pouring at the taproom, Thursday to Sunday, in thirds, halves and pints.

In cans

440ml from the taproom fridge and around 140 stockists. Fresh is best; check the date.

On keg

30L kegs for the trade, self-delivered within 40 miles of the arch. Ask for a list.