Maxim Brewery, Quality Brewers of Real Ale

Welcome to the Maxim Brewery. Quality Brewers of real Ale

Welcome to the Maxim Brewery. Brewers of quality Real Ale. Here you will find out more about the history of our brewery and the beers we produce.

Our main brand Maxim Ale was first brewed in 1901 to celebrate the return of the Maxim gun detachment from the Boer War. Major Ernest Vaux (part of the original brewing family) commanded the detachment, which was part of the Northumberland Hussars. Initially the beer was reduced in strength because landlords complained of their customers falling asleep. In 1938 Vaux Breweries increased the beers strength and Double Maxim was born.

Some of Our Popular Brands

Lambtons cask Ale

Lambtons Beer originally brewed by Vaux in Sunderland, now brewed by The Maxim Brewery. Carefully crafted to blend the finest Maris Otter malt with English Golding & Fuggle hops, this beer is smooth and light. Click here for further information

Double Maxim

Double Maxim was first brewed in 1901 and was initially called Maxim Ale. It was created to celebrate the return of the Maxim Gun detachment from the Boer War. Click here for further information

Wards real Ale

Wards Brewery can trace its roots back to 1840 when William Roper and John Kirby began brewing at the Sheaf Brewery. The Company expanded with financial assistance from Septimus Henry Ward in 1876 and has carried his name ever since. Click here for further information

Samson Real Ale

The Samson trademark was first registered in 1896. The first commercial brewing records date back to 1932, when Samson was launched by Vaux Breweries Ltd to quench the thirst of steelworkers on Teesside. In its heyday it sold 17 million pints per year. Click here for further information