Front Row Brewery

Front Row Brewery North Staffs Micro
Brewery Congleton raised Nick Calvert set up Front Row Brewing as an artisan bespoke brewery in 2012.

Alongside his striving business in textile printing he wanted to use his passion in real ale to open his own brewery. As a ex prop in rugby player for Congleton and Sandbach rugby clubs it was only fitting that the theme of the brewery to follow suit. Front Row was first showcased at the Macclesfield Beer Festival in May 2012 – presenting the beer lovers with “Touch” a 4.0% pale ale and “Pause” a

4.5% dark stout. By the end of the opening night Nick and his team were astounded by the positive reactions to the beers that had led them to sell out! From then on the business soon hit local radars as demand grew.

“The original 4” – hit local pubs, specialist beer shops and restaurants with Collapse, Crouch, Touch and Pause. Throughout in the year the brewery quickly expanded within the North West as the name Front row was becoming known within real ale circles. Soon the company picked up by Wholesalers that wanted to supply and distribute the beers nationally. Committed to making high quality traditional hand crafted ales using modern innovative techniques. The beers are all produced in small batches made from the finest ingredients with carefully sourced malt and hops. Mainly british – , australia, new zealand , germany america solvenia – Charles Farma co ltd

29/08/2026

Something new for you to try. Collapsed from Front Row Brewing 🍺

29/08/2026
29/08/2026

🍺 BEER FESTIVAL – DAY 2! 🍺

After a great start to our Beer Festival last night, the fun continues from midday today!

Here’s what we’ve got lined up:
🏉 Unfortunately our Academy game has been called off, but we’re making the most of it with the lads playing some touch rugby instead.
🎶 Live music from 3pm
🍕 Food available
🍺 And, of course, 10 beers & 2 ciders to work your way through!

Come down, grab a pint and enjoy the day with us. Everyone welcome! 🍻

28/08/2026

We're proud to have been asked once again to supply the ales for Shrewfest at the brilliant Shrewsbury Arms in Kingstone this weekend. We've worked with our brewing colleagues across the Midlands and North to supply a great mix of ales for all tastes.

There's also some great real ciders available and even local lager on tap.

Gourmet burgers are the order of the day food wise from the outstanding Shrew kitchen.

And multiple live music acts every day Friday to Sunday to bop away to.

There's plenty of cover available when the showers hit so come and enjoy the craic at this brilliant event 🍺🍺🍺🍺🍺🍺🍺🍺🍺

27/08/2026
27/08/2026
27/08/2026

🍻 TWO NEW BEERS HAVE LANDED AT THE TIPSY SEAGULL! 🐦🍺

We’ve got two cracking additions to the bar:

🟡 DEYA – Magazine Cover
A hoppy session ale at 4.2% ABV — juicy, refreshing and seriously easy drinking. 🍻

🔵 Front Row Brewing – Collapsed IPA
A bigger 5.6% ABV IPA, packed with hop character and ready to make an impact! 💥

🍺 DEYA on keg
🍺 Collapsed on cask

Why not try both and decide which one gets your vote? 👀

📍 Tipsy Seagull Alehouse
221 Lytham Road, Blackpool
FY1 6ET

🐶 Dog friendly | 🍻 Great beer | 🐦 Good times

Come and get involved — the beer’s waiting! 🍺

26/08/2026
26/08/2026

🍻 ONLY 8 DAYS TO GO! 🍻

Our Beer Festival is almost here!

📅 28th–30th August 2026
📍 Stoke-on-Trent Rugby Club, Hartwell Lane, ST15 8TL

And let’s be honest… there’s only one thing better than beer… CHEAP BEER! 🍺

Just £3 a pint 👀😮

See you at the bar! 🍻

25/08/2026

New on, Prop’s Apprentice from Front Row Brewing 🏉🍺

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UNIT A3, THE OLD SCHOOL, BRINDLEY FORD
Congleton
ST87QD

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