Free entry Live electronic beats + Fresh beer straight from the source including: Dreamland IPA (Citra + Mosaic), Mango Pale, California Pale (Chinook, cascade, mosaic) + Simcoe Pale Ale. No frills people, no friiiiiiills!
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No Frills Joe is scaling up brewing operation x3. That’s right, we have acquired a second hand brewery with 4 fermenters and 2 conditioning tanks which will allow us to meet current demand and hopefully exceed it. Bigger brewery means more space needed and that is why we will be moving into what currently is our taproom, shrinking it by a lot. Variation to the current planning permission has already been submitted to Dartford Borough Council. It will be a very tight fit but we will make it work, this is what we do.
Another lot of stainless steel, embossed with “NO FRILLS JOE” casks has been lease and delivered next week. We now have over 100 casks and kegs.
There’s more. Another great opportunity came our way thanks to a member of No Frills Home Brew Club (which is growing in numbers, by the way) - Thanks Jiri, beer on me! Although nothing is definite yet we may have a new home, away from home or a summer getaway, you know what I mean?
Ok, as some form of collaboration to be decided at a later date, we might be brewing No Frills Beer in the heart of beautiful Greenwich, The Old Brewery which used to be part Meantime Brewery and is now owned by Youngs. This is a very exciting opportunity for us that would mean significant exposure in prime location of London. We can’t wait and dread yet another commitment at the same time.
When you don’t need or can’t afford thousands of litres of beer at a time we can help. It turns out that being a brewery that is as small as ours has it’s pros. We have been brewing beers for other, new breweries and brands and also beers for special occasions and/or to a specific recipe in just the right amounts.
Finally, you’re probably wondering how is our crowdfunding going? Pretty good! With £45k pledged, £20 to be (hopefully) confirmed by end of March and one or two ‘tricks’ up our sleeve we are feeling positive. It’s not too late to invest but time is near. Deadline is set to end of month so delay no more and get in touch. And remember, you don't have to commit any funds yet, not for a while. All we are asking for at this stage is a 'yes' and a pledged amount. Capital at risk. No frills.
Founder + Head Brewer
Jack Wolfart
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Hi. I am writing to you for the first time in 2018 after the festive season dust has settled and as much as I have enjoyed family time, our scouting trips and all this Christmas vibe, being a Monday kind of person I am glad it is over. Back to work, with purpose, full force. For me personally it was a much needed reflection time, mental summary and evaluation of 2016/2017 and a lot of pondering about No Frills Joe’s future and what needs to happen. I would like to share some of my thoughts here. There is a reason for it so keep reading.
First, let me give some background for those who aren’t so familiar with our story:
No Frills Joe Brewing Company is a family owned microbrewery run entirely by myself, Jack, on a full time basis while being in full time employment, part time. Got that? :). It was established in late September 2016 in a tiny, 16m2 workshop, in Greenhithe where we still reside, and funded entirely from savings. Although that was our beginning as a commercial operation, actual idea was born about year earlier and I have been working towards it ever since from my cousins kitchen/garage.
Brewed over 40 batches on our whopping 2BBL system, negotiated more space in a garage next to the brewery for storage and our taproom, of course. We have also successfully obtained all required licensing in such an unusual setting and are in good relations with local community. I am constantly reminded in random situations that we do have a strong brand, that is being recognised and loved. Our cask, keg and bottled beer is appearing in several pubs and micropubs around Kent and London. We intend to strengthen those relationships and make many new ones in 2018.
In short summary it has been one hell of a year and although it doesn’t feel like it most of the time, after taking the “bird’s eye view” I can honestly say that we’ve achieved a lot more than I had hoped for in one short year. It certainly is a good feeling to have built a solid foundation for the years to come. And build further we will.
All is well and good but I feel, and always have felt, irresistible need for creating, building, inventing, progress and achievienng things in general. My/our current way of life and managing business is unsustainable in the long run and getting by is not really the ultimate goal here. So what is the goal? Well, Big shiny brewery and a chain of taprooms. Yeah, really. Scaling up the brewery is not only a wish or a dream but an absolute must if we are thinking seriously about building a business and we are!
How? In order to get where we’re going big steps need to be taken, so this is what we have set out to do in 2018/2019.
Building proper taproom in a central location of a major town in London or Kent. It will allow us to achieve two things - 1. Showcase our (and other) beers in a state of the art space while building No Frills Joe as a brand and 2. fund that big, new shiny brewery.
Here’s the reason why I am telling you all this today - We need cash, lots of cash. That’s right. This is why we will be offering shares in the business to you. Remember, No Frills Joe is a fictional character and there is no real organs being sold here.
Well, that is a question I can’t answer for you. I am a great believer that you don’t invest in businesses but people. If you are reading this we have probably met, you have seen what I do and how I do it. I know I can do a lot more than what I have done so far given the opportunity. Without overselling, I think this is a good time to get in there early, be part of something great and earn a decent return while you do it.
Entire endeavour will be paid for through different channels. Savings, crowd funding, bank loan and investors like yourself. We are looking for 100K and proportions will depend on interest generated. I will make an anonymous poll available online shortly so please take part in it and be as realistic as you can. Contact me directly if you would like talk further. No frills,
Jack Wolfart
Founder + Master Brewer
@ No Frills Joe Brewing Company
jack@nofrillsjoe.co.uk
We'll be working har to make sure there is plenty of quality beer for everyone. Apart from No Frills Joe's regular lineup you will find something new and delicious - an exclusively brewed for The Kentish Belle Belgian Ale. You can read tasting notes and preorder here. But there's more. Bottles from from our local friends Bexley Brewery and cans from Brewe Buddies.
And the best thing about it all is that we will have our mobile bar set up in there with 3 taps. Beer line-up to follow.
]]>Hello All! We are both proud and happy to be hosting a Macmillan Cancer Support Fundraiser Event on the 28th Oct 2017 for Kevin Terrell running the New York Marathon Run at our No Frills Taproom on the Halloween Weekend!
We would love you all to come and help support this cause while enjoying some lovely cakes, hot coffee, delicious food, and of course our freshly brewed craft beers supplimented with sone wonderful free entertainment.
We'll feature..
Harriette Piesley - Viola/Violin - Classical Classics
Sean Simmons - Punchy Acoustic Pop
Jason Simmons - The Magic and Hypnotist Show
Zac Vincent - Soulful Acoustic Songsmith
+More TBA
There will also be several beer premiers including:
Mulled beer infused with spices and fruit (served hot)
#33 No Frills Orange Hefeweizen (very limited)
#34 No Frills Chinook IPA (very limited)
#35 No Frills Oatmeal Stout (On tap for the first time)
#36 No Frills Session Pale Ale
10% of all sales will go straight to Macmillian Cancer Support via the JustGiving website https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/kevinterrell
The party kicks off at 10:30am where we will host a coffee and cake morning followed by art, a hypnotist and magic act, and of course acoustic and classical live music.
Here's the link to Facebook event.