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Almost 250 Years of Brewing
Joule's Brewery
Founded in Stone in 1780, Joule’s Brewery has spent more than two centuries brewing beer and bringing people together. Today, we continue that tradition from our brewery in Market Drayton, combining traditional brewing methods with a passion for restoring historic pubs and creating welcoming places to enjoy great beer.
1779
The Beginning
Brewing has been part of Stone's history since the 16th century, but Joule's story began in 1780, when John Joule established the brewery that would become one of the Midlands' most respected names in beer. More than two centuries later, that same passion for brewing still shapes everything we do.
1867
The Red Cross
In 1867, John Joule registered the iconic Red Cross trademark, making it one of the oldest registered beer trademarks in the world. It became a symbol of quality recognised far beyond Staffordshire and remains proudly part of Joule's identity today.
2010
A New Beginning
After brewing in Stone came to an end, Joule's was proudly revived with a new brewery in Market Drayton in 2010. Alongside brewing award-winning beer, we began carefully restoring historic pubs, creating welcoming places where heritage, hospitality and great beer come together.
2027
The Next Chapter
Today, Joule's Brewery operates a growing collection of characterful taphouses across the Midlands. Following the restoration of Red Lion Jewellery Quarter, Gas Street Vaults is the next chapter in our Birmingham journey, bringing brewery-fresh beer, seasonal food and warm hospitality to one of the city's most recognisable canal-side buildings.
what's on the bar at gas street vaults?
Only on draught
Nothing fancy, just honest brewing.
Our beer is crafted with care, using Shropshire Mineral Water and the finest local materials we can source. It's a simple way to honour our roots and create something that feels at home here.
Local Beer. Local Pubs.
Only brewed within a 90 minute radius
From our brewery in Market Drayton to our growing collection of Taphouses, everything we do is centred around staying close to home. Brewing locally means our beer spends less time travelling and more time where it belongs – fresh in your glass.
Years of Brewing
Independent Brewery
Our brewing process
Brewed, Packaged, Delivered & Poured all within the Joule's Brewery estate.
SHROPSHIRE WATER
Market Drayton
Every pint starts with naturally filtered pure Shropshire mineral water, giving our beers the crisp, refreshing character they're known for.
QUALITY INGREDIENTS
Chosen with Care
We use the finest British malt, carefully selected hops and traditional brewing methods to create balanced, characterful beers.
BREWED LOCALLY
At Our Brewery
Every Joule's beer is brewed in Market Drayton by our brewing team, never outsourced, always under our own roof.
GIVEN TIME
No Shortcuts
Good beer can't be rushed. We give every brew the time it needs to ferment, mature and develop its full flavour before it ever leaves the brewery.
DELIVERED FRESH
Straight to Our Taphouses
Joule's beer is only served in Joule's pubs, not in the freetrade. Our pubs are never more than 90 minutes from the brewery, meaning every pint is kept local.
SERVED PROPERLY
Brewery Fresh
The journey ends where it should, in a Joule's pub. With short cellar lines and beer drawn straight from the cask, every pint is served as fresh as possible.
