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Under The Tomatoes - A Visit To Cinderwood Market Garden

Under The Tomatoes - A Visit To Cinderwood Market Garden

A few months ago we were walking through the tomato polytunnel at Cinderwood Market Garden when we were hit with a wave of intense, beautiful aroma. It came from the apple marigold planted amongst the tomatoes, used to deter unwanted pests. We've captured that unique aroma in beer form to keep a little bit of summer just for you.


Plantain Reclaim by Balance Brewing & Gwafuvegan

Plantain Reclaim by Balance Brewing & Gwafuvegan

Waste is a serious problem in the food industry. When food ends up in landfill, it contributes to greenhouse gas emissions – and it also means that even more food has to be produced to meet demand.


The Spring is Sprung, The Grass is Riz – Musings on a Year of Foraging Ahead

The Spring is Sprung, The Grass is Riz – Musings on a Year of Foraging Ahead

Well, 2025 has got off to a pretty swift start. As the early spring flowers start to unfurl and reveal themselves, I’m looking out of the taproom window on a sunny Sunday and wondering where the time has gone!

What's coming in 2024?

What's coming in 2024?

Well, what a year 2023 was! We settled into our new home on Sheffield Street, massively expanded our barrel capacity, released some of our best beers to date, poured at some amazing festivals and opened our very own Taproom! But what can you expect from us in 2024? 


2023 Roundup

2023 Roundup

This time last year, it felt like we were starting up all over again. We'd just taken on our own arch, it was very much a blank canvas, laid out for us to imprint our plans and dreams for Balance on to. Looking back, it's incredible how far we've come in a year, and our space is finally looking like the place we dreamt of.