Neptune Brewery co-founders Julie and Les O’Grady are marking a significant anniversary this year and decided to celebrate with a special brew that is close to their hearts.

Water of Love is a 9% American Barley Wine brewed to celebrate Julie and Les’ 30th wedding anniversary. As lovers of this bold style, this momentous occasion seemed the perfect opportunity to brew it together.

Boasting a complex malt bill and hopped with Simcoe and Azacca, Water of Love has a luscious body with rich caramel and toffee malt flavours, balanced by prominent pine and citrus hop notes, leading to a bitter and warming long finish.

Julie speaks of what Water of Love means to the pair: “We wanted to make something we don’t typically brew, but both enjoy drinking, as a real celebration for the occasion.

We thought a big, bold style like American Barley Wine was the perfect signifier of our strength as a couple and mirrors the collective strength we have as a team. We hope this is one that people can sip and take their time to enjoy.”

Exclusive Pours

Water of Love will have its coordinated debut pour on Thursday 28th October at a select number of venues. As well as pouring at Neptune’s own taproom, in both cask and keg, Water of Love can be enjoyed pouring on keg at the following places:

Haul, Liverpool

Head of Steam, Liverpool

Indie Craft, Kendal Cumbria

Mother Kelly’s, Bethnal Green London

The Black Toad, Hoylake Wirral

The Firkin, Newton-Le-Willows St Helens

The Grapes, Knight St Liverpool

The West Kirby Tap, West Kirby Wirral