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FAQs
About the brewery, the beers, the beer hall and trade.
01The brewery
Beers and the brewery
Where is Don Valley Brewery?
Don Valley Brewery is at The Old Airfield, Belton Road, Sandtoft, DN8 5SX, in Lincolnshire.
What beers does Don Valley Brewery make?
Craft keg and cans such as Kraft'werk (pilsner, 4.2%), Zest for Life (pale ale, 4.5%) and Teenage Dirtbag (German style wheat beer, 5.2%), and ales such as Go Your Own Way (IPA, 5.0%), Gongoozler (stout, 4.5%), Best of You (best bitter, 4.1%) and Atomic Blonde (blonde ale, 4.3%).
Can I stock Don Valley beer in my pub, bar or shop?
Yes. The brewery supplies 30 litre kegs and 440ml cans by the case. Send a trade enquiry from the Trade page or call 01709 580254.
Why are the beers named after songs?
Most of the range is named after a song: Zest for Life for Iggy Pop's Lust for Life, Best of You for the Foo Fighters, Black Star for David Bowie and Kraft'werk for Kraftwerk's Autobahn.
Can I buy Don Valley beer online?
Yes. The shop sells 440ml cans, mixed cases, 5 litre party kegs, bag in box, glasses and clothing. You must be 18 or over to buy alcohol.
Are Don Valley beers vegan?
Most of the range is vegan friendly. Gangsta Paradise is vegan. Brown Sugar contains lactose.
Where did Don Valley Brewery start?
In a small microbrewery in Mexborough, next to the Don navigation. It outgrew the spot and moved to a purpose-built brewery at Sandtoft.
What is a gongoozler?
Someone who stands and watches canal life go by. Gongoozler, the five-malt stout, is named for the brewery's old home by the canal.
Do you sell party kegs?
Yes. The craft range comes in 5 litre party kegs, including Kraft'werk, Zest for Life and Brown Sugar.
Can my band play at the beer hall?
Yes. The hall has a house PA and lighting. Bands and promoters can get in touch from the Play here page.
02The beer hall
Hall and events
When does the beer hall open?
Soon. The first night is Oktoberfest on Saturday 10 October 2026. Opening hours are still to be confirmed.
What is the beer hall like?
A German-style beer hall at the brewery in Sandtoft: one flexible room with benches and tables, a pool table that can be moved and a stage area on the way. The feel is a brewery tap, not a city bar.
Can I hire the beer hall?
Yes. The hall can be hired for parties, birthdays and functions, such as line dancing nights. Send an enquiry with your date and numbers.
Is there live music?
Yes. The hall has a house PA and lights, and bands get a sound check slot in the week before their gig.
Is there food?
Street food on event nights. CAMRA lists pizza evenings at the brewery tap.
Are children and dogs welcome?
CAMRA lists the brewery tap as family and dog friendly. The beer hall's rules for events are still to be confirmed.
Is it step free?
CAMRA lists the brewery tap as level access.
Can I get there without a car?
Public transport to Sandtoft is very limited. The only bus is a pre-booked Connect2 service from Scunthorpe, and it does not run on Sundays.
03Trade
For buyers
What formats do you supply?
30 litre kegs and 440ml cans by the case, all from the brewery at Sandtoft. 5 litre party kegs and bag in box are for drinking at home.
Can I taste the range before I order?
Trade tasting nights are planned at the beer hall, with dates to be confirmed. Ring 01709 580254 in the meantime.
We don't have a keg line. Is there another way in?
Cans. They go in the fridge and need no line.
What size should I order?
Our lead formats are 30 litre kegs and 440ml cans by the case. Case sizes and any other keg sizes are still to be confirmed.
Do you deliver, and what are the terms?
Delivery days, area, prices and terms are still to be confirmed. Ring 01709 580254 or send a trade enquiry.