The Runaway Brewery

Biggest issue with Runaway Brewery we’ll get out of the way straight up and that’s simply finding the place. It is hidden behind a block of buildings on the opposite side of the road to it’s map location if you look up their address.
If you stand on Dantzic St at the convergence of Aspin Lane and Irk street and look North across the road you will see a large metal fence and a sign for the brewery which unfortunately isn’t very visible in the dark winter months. You go through the gate behind the railway bridge and you will find Runaway Brewery right at the ned of this section of arches.
Once there the cavernous arch is actually a great spot, though not the warmest so rug up if going in Winter.

I came to the Runaway Brewery recently for a Brewtap event where they had teamed up with their nearby rivals the Blackjack Brewery. Having been to a Blackjack Brewtap previously, I was excited at the prospect of double the choices of craft ale to sample.
We got there shortly after the event kicked off, so there was no issue getting a table inside — I went for the one right by the heater. Once we’d settled in and found somewhere to pile the coats, it was off to the bar!
I can’t recall all of the beers I drank that afternoon… but I do remember starting off with the Xmas Cracker which was a brilliant pale ale from (I think) Blackjack. From there I made my way to the Runaway bar for their Oatmeal IPA, which was great. Very smooth, easy drinking and would make a great session beer. Other beers we tried included Runaway’s Double IPA, which was a fairly hefty ABV, as well as a brown ale from BBNo.
Food for the afternoon was provided courtesy of Nila’s Burmese Kitchen. We tried both the pork roll and the tamarind pork curry, which were tasty and excellent sources of starch to extend the session.
I’ll certainly be keeping my eyes peeled for Runaway beers when I’m out and about drinking, and if they do another Brewtap I can see myself returning.