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Key takeaways
Some of the world’s famous beers are no longer something you can only pick up in a bottle, crack open from a can or order at the pub. Through official brewery collaborations, Pinter lets you brew selected beers from recognisable names such as BrewDog, Adnams, Lagunitas and Guinness at home. You brew it, condition it, chill it and pour it fresh from the Pinter.
The result is fresh beer, made by you, with the character of beers and breweries you already know. From classic British names to hop-forward IPAs, there is a surprisingly varied line-up to explore.
What Makes a Beer Famous?
The beers we remember tend to have something unmistakable about them. It could be the brewery behind them, a flavour you can pick out instantly, or simply the fact they have been around long enough to become part of drinking culture.
Many famous British beers are closely tied to the breweries that created them, just as famous German beers and famous pilsner beers are often associated with long-standing regional traditions. More recently, famous IPA beers have also built the same kind of recognition through bold flavours, strong identities and loyal followings.
11 Famous Beers You Can Brew at Home in the UK
This collaboration goes right back to the source. Guinness and Pinter drew on Arthur Guinness’s original brewing books to create a 3.8% Dublin Porter for the Pinter.
Smooth and roasty rather than heavy, it combines caramel notes with elegant hops and roasted Irish barley. For anyone exploring famous British and Irish beer traditions at home, this is easily one of the most distinctive collaborations in the range.
Standout attributes: 3.8% ABV | Dublin Porter | Roasted barley | Caramel | Smooth, roasty finish
Guess what - this one recently secured a Gold Medal at the World Beer Awards!
Few modern British IPAs are as instantly recognisable as BrewDog’s Punk IPA. The Pinter remix keeps that bold hop-led personality, delivering citrus and pine aromas alongside grapefruit, pineapple and a resinous hop character.
At 5.8% ABV, there is enough malt underneath to keep everything balanced rather than aggressively bitter. It is a strong choice for anyone who likes famous IPA beers with plenty of punch and freshness.
Standout attributes: 5.8% ABV | IPA | Citrus | Pine | Grapefruit | Resinous hops
Hazy Jane shows the softer, juicier side of BrewDog’s IPA range. This 6% Pinter remix is packed with tropical fruit, with mango, pineapple and passionfruit leading the flavour profile. Its smooth, silky mouthfeel and restrained bitterness put the focus firmly on fruit rather than sharp hop bite.
If your idea of a good IPA is hazy, juicy and generously aromatic, Hazy Jane is an obvious one to brew.
Standout attributes: 6% ABV | Hazy IPA | Mango | Pineapple | Passionfruit | Silky mouthfeel
Elvis Juice has built its reputation around one very clear calling card: grapefruit. The 6.5% Pinter remix keeps that citrus-forward identity, combining grapefruit and other fruit flavours with a bold hop profile and a noticeable level of bitterness.
It is bigger and punchier than many easy-drinking IPAs, making it a good pick when you want something with enough character to stand out from the first pour.
Standout attributes: 6.5% ABV | Grapefruit IPA | Citrus-led | Hoppy | Fruity | Bold bitterness
Ghost Ship is one of Adnams’ best-known beers, and the Pinter version keeps the flavour profile that made it such a recognisable British pale ale. Grapefruit, pine and citrusy hop bitterness sit alongside a softer biscuity malt sweetness, giving it plenty of character without making it overly heavy. At 4.5% ABV, it lands nicely between refreshing session beer and fuller-flavoured pale ale.
Standout attributes: 4.5% ABV | Pale ale | Grapefruit | Pine | Biscuity malt | Citrus bitterness
Trooper brings together two very British institutions: traditional beer and Iron Maiden. The 4.7% Pinter remix pours deep golden, with an amber, malty character at its core. Citric notes and a distinctive blend of hops add brightness, followed by a subtle lemon finish.
It is less about huge tropical hops and more about balanced malt and classic British beer character, with a rock-and-roll pedigree few beers can match.
Standout attributes: 4.7% ABV | British ale | Malty | Citric notes | Lemon finish | Deep golden colour
Fourpure Citrus IPA Remixed does exactly what the name suggests, but with more depth than a simple citrus hit. The 5.9% IPA combines juicy orange and zest with piney hops, while a richer malt character underneath stops the beer becoming one-dimensional.
The result is bright, aromatic and balanced, making it a good option for drinkers who want a citrus-heavy IPA without sacrificing body or malt flavour.
Standout attributes: 5.9% ABV | Citrus IPA | Orange | Zest | Piney hops | Rich malt
Bigmouth Remixed takes a lighter route than many of the bigger IPAs on this list. At 4.7%, this Session IPA is designed around drinkability, but there is still plenty happening in the glass.
Juicy stone fruit and pineapple lead the flavour, while Nelson Sauvin hops bring their characteristic white-grape aroma. It is fresh, aromatic and distinctive without needing high alcohol or aggressive bitterness to make an impression.
Standout attributes: 4.7% ABV | Session IPA | Stone fruit | Pineapple | Nelson Sauvin | White-grape aroma
Brewgooder Hazy IPA Remixed is built around juicy fruit and classic American hop character. Pineapple and peach are the main flavours, with Centennial hops adding spicy resin and Cascade bringing fresh grapefruit citrus.
At 5% ABV, it has enough weight to deliver plenty of flavour without becoming overly strong. The combination of soft fruit, citrus and resin gives this collaboration a particularly lively, layered profile.
Standout attributes: 5% ABV | Hazy IPA | Pineapple | Peach | Grapefruit | Spicy resin
Sumpin’ Easy has an unusual story: Lagunitas had archived the beer before Pinter helped bring it back in a brew-at-home format. The 5.7% remix combines vibrant citrus and floral pine with a dry malt backbone, creating a clean, balanced finish.
Despite the hop character, it remains deliberately easy-drinking, which makes the name feel pretty accurate. It is a particularly interesting collaboration for long-time Lagunitas fans.
Standout attributes: 5.7% ABV | Hoppy ale | Citrus | Floral pine | Dry malt backbone | Clean finish | Silver Medal winner at the World Beer Awards
At 8% ABV, Super Cluster Remixed is one of the biggest beers in the Pinter collaboration range. Citra hops drive the flavour, bringing grapefruit, mango, pineapple, papaya and melon, followed by pine and herbal bitterness. Caramel and biscuit notes underneath give all that hop intensity something to sit on.
It is bold, complex and unmistakably hop-forward - one for drinkers who want their IPA turned all the way up.
Standout attributes: 8% ABV | Double IPA | Citra hops | Tropical fruit | Pine | Caramel and biscuit
Famous Beer. Fresher Way to Drink It.
These aren’t generic homebrew recipes loosely inspired by beers you know. Pinter works directly with breweries to create official collaboration beers designed for the system. That means you can brew recognised styles and brewery favourites yourself, then condition, chill and pour them straight from the tap.
It all happens in one system, with no bottling between brew and pour. From hazy IPAs and pale ales to porter and stronger hop-led beers, there’s plenty of variety to work through.
Fresh beer. Made by you. From breweries you already know.
Brew a Famous Beer at Home with Pinter
Pick your collaboration, brew it in your Pinter and pour it fresh from the tap when it’s ready. From BrewDog and Guinness to Lagunitas and Adnams, there’s a famous name waiting for your next brew.
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About the author
Charlie Howsego
Community Executive
As Pinter's Community Executive, Charlie loves nothing more than helping people discover the joy of brewing at home. Through his writing, he shares practical tips, brewing insights, and a genuine passion for fresh beer.