The Grainstore Brewery Tap have announce that they will soon be launching a new online craft beer shop.

Founded in 1994, The Grainstore Brewery was formed through the collaboration of two friends, Tony Davis formally Head Brewer and Production Director at Ruddles Brewery, and Mike Davies of Davro Fabrication.

With Tony's 30 years of brewing experience behind them, and Mike's engineering and steel fabrication expertise at their disposal, the two set to work on a derelict Victorian grain store situated next to Oakham Railway Station.

Following renovation of the building and the lowering into position of the large fermenting vessels, copper and conditioning tanks, the brewery tap opened its doors in September 1994.

The Grainstore Brewery Tap can be found on Station Approach serving food and beer every day! Image credit: The Grainstore.

The 15 barrel brew house plant with its capacity to brew 60 barrels per week, started brewing its first brew, 'Cooking Bitter' a few months later. This tradition has since been continued by Tony's son William Davis and his business partner Peter Atkinson, as the brewery and Tap go from strength to strength.

They now host regular tours, music events, quiz nights and much more, as well as serving food every day of the week.

The Grainstore team host regular live music events and festivals. Image credit: The Grainstore.

Next, the team will be launching their new online craft beer store.

They shared the announcement on their social media: "We are delighted to announce our new online 'Craft Beer' shop at www.nakedhop.co.uk.

"The best place to shop for some of the country's finest and freshest craft beers delivered directly to your door, or just drop into the Brewery Tap and visit our 'Craft Corner' to drink in or takeaway.

"If you have any suggestions for your favourite craft brewers and their beers, please feel free to let us know and we will do our best to get them in stock."

While there is no official date for the launch yet, you can follow the team on Facebook for updates, or sign up to our

Pete from The Grainstore collected the Pub of the Year award from CAMRA in May 2023. Image credit: Nub News.

In the meantime, why not check out our article from May written when the Grainstore won CAMRA's Pub of the Year award.

Alternatively, head down to the Rutland County Museum today, Saturday 24 and Sunday 25 June to join CAMRA's 10th annual beer festival.

Find out more about the festival and other local events going on this weekend here.