SPECIALS & SEASONAL BREWS
Welcome to the exclusive corner of PhDs Brewing, where the changing seasons bring new reasons to celebrate. Our Seasonal Brews and Special Releases are a collection of limited-edition beers that capture the essence of each time of year. These are our labours of love, small-batch and seasonal offerings that are as fleeting as the beautiful moments they commemorate.
Dun Cow - Milk Stout
Our Dun Cow Milk Stout, a seasonal specialty that’s as rich in flavour as it is in folklore. This exquisite milk stout boasts a 5.8% ABV and is a loving tribute to County Durham, the childhood home of one of our brewery founders.
The Dun Cow, a fabled creature of local lore, is said to have guided the founding of the city of Durham by leading monks to the perfect resting place for the relics of Saint Cuthbert. In the spirit of this tale, we present a stout that’s as storied and robust as the legend it celebrates.
Wee Shuggie - Scotch Ale
Shuggie is the Scottish nickname for Hughie, the son of one of the founders. Memories of a young Shuggie “helping” as we developed beers made it feel only right to dedicate one to him. The Thompson tartan on the label is part of the beer’s heritage and story.
Built on a simple, purposeful grain bill of pale malt with a touch of roasted barley, Wee Shuggie delivers depth without excess. East Kent Goldings provide a restrained, earthy bitterness that supports rather than dominates. Rich, malty, steady and unshowy.