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About Us

Where it all Began

Our story began when our Founder Robert set off on a journey in his VW campervan (named Brian) to discover beer in the land of whisky! This expedition took him (and Brian) to every single brewery in his native Scotland, from the northernmost island in Shetland to the Outer Hebrides, the Scottish Borders and even his home town of Dundee. The result was a book called The Tea Leaf Paradox and a burning desire to create Orbit Beers.

 


We moved into our double railway arch in Walworth, South London in early 2014 brewing our first batch there on July 1st of the same year. Since then all subsequent beers have been brewed and packaged on our site which has now expanded to include the arches next door.



Robert’s earliest memory is his fascination with vinyl records and in particular the distinctive, varying designs of the spindle adaptors that lived in the centre of his sisters’ 7″ singles, stacked above the turntable, ready to play. 

At the inception of the brewery, it seemed fitting to bring to life Robert’s love of vinyl, and his first iconic image of the spindle adaptor to form our logo.

Our Philosophy

The beers we brew at Orbit Beers are deeply rooted in European tradition, with a modern approach. We take classic styles and we make them our own, with an eye for finesse and drinkability.

We love the incredible balance of the beers of Germany, from Dusseldorf and Cologne in the Rhineland to the kellers of Franconia. We love the complexity of flavours that Belgian yeasts produce. We love hops, the spicy elegance of classic European ones, the zesty aromas of New Zealand varieties, and the fruity extremes of their American counterparts.

Our work is inspired by the ethos of our favourite record labels, who hold quality music and art above all else. Likewise, we accept no compromises when it comes to making our beer.
We are Orbit Beers, we encourage you to listen, think, and drink independent.

 

 

Meet the team

 

            

Robert Middleton – Founder
Favourite Brew: Belgian XX Strong Mild


Robbie Sykes - General Manager 
Favourite Brew: Nico Köln Lager

   

Paul Spraget - Head Brewer
Favourite Brew: Peel Belgian Pale

            

Chris Newby - Drayman
Favourite Brew: Hefeweizen
   

 

Sarah Lazenby - Head of Sales
Favourite Brew: Cuvée de Cologne

 

Greg Stork - Lead Brewer
Favourite Brew: Kveik Pale Ale

             

Rachel Emery - Marketing Manager
Favourite Brew: Hakata Red Ale

 

Felix Dalby-Bowler
Favourite Brew: Dead Wax London Porter

 

 

 Where to Find Us

Somewhere between Camberwell and Elephant & Castle. Nearest stations are Elephant & Castle, Kennington, and Oval.