First Settlement - Mixed Fermentation Saison

Three years in the making. Fifteen years of brewing history. One extraordinary beer.

Introducing First Settlement, the second release in our special 15th anniversary beer series. A beer that celebrates our past while showcasing just how far we've come.

Its name pays homage to Gorldeton, the home of our first proper brewery after moving beyond our humble garage beginnings. It's a tribute to where our journey really began, and a fitting name for one of our most ambitious beers to date.

Originally brewed as our house farmhouse saison, First Settlement has spent three years undergoing a remarkable transformation. The introduction of wild yeasts, followed by extended maturation in apricot brandy barrels, has created something altogether different from the beer that first went into those barrels.

Sharper. Funkier. Deeper. More complex.

Layers of wild fermentation character have developed slowly over time, bringing together the distinctive influence of the yeast, the wood and the barrels. Rather than adding further fruit or adjuncts, we've allowed the beer to speak entirely for itself.

The result is a beautifully complex, barrel-aged saison that simply couldn't be rushed. Three years of patience, experimentation and craftsmanship, captured in a single bottle.

Presented in a generous 750ml bottle, First Settlement is a special release to savour, share and celebrate.