Kelham Island Brewery revives Brooklyn Smoked Porter with Garrett Oliver, raising funds for the Michael James Jackson Foundation

Kelham Island Brewery has brought back a classic from its archive: Brooklyn Smoked Porter, a collaboration with Garrett Oliver, Brewmaster of Brooklyn Brewery. First brewed in 2006, when Sheffield Council was considering naming a bridge in the Kelham Island area the “Brooklyn Bridge”. After a successful run in cask last year, it will return in this format, and in keg and can for the first time.

A portion of the proceeds will benefit The Michael James Jackson Foundation for Brewing and Distilling (MJF), the non-profit founded by Garrett Oliver to fund technical education and career advancement for people of colour in the brewing and distilling industries. For every pint and can sold, 10p will be donated to the foundation.

Simon Webster, Co-Owner of Kelham Island Brewery, said: “We have very fond memories of this beer from 2006 and jumped at the chance to rebrew it with Garrett, while raising money for a worthwhile cause.”

James O’Hara, Co-Owner of Kelham Island Brewery, added: “This beer was a great part of the Kelham Island story, and we’re honoured to bring it back.”

The beer pours deep mahogany with a tan, lasting head. Gentle smoke layers over roasted malt, dark chocolate and a hint of espresso on the nose, followed by smooth waves of cocoa, toffee and dried fruit on the palate. A revival of a classic that bridges Sheffield and Brooklyn.

Garrett Oliver said: “This was a brilliant project with Dave Wickett, the founder of Kelham Island Brewery, and I’m really pleased to bring it back while raising money for the Foundation.”

Notes to editor

Established by Garrett Oliver in 2020, the Michael James Jackson Foundation provides scholarships for technical education in brewing and distilling for people of colour, honouring the legacy of legendary beer writer Michael Jackson. The Michael James Jackson Foundation for Brewing & Distilling

Kelham Island Brewery was founded in 1990 by Dave Wickett in Sheffield. Its flagship beer, Pale Rider, was named Champion Beer of Britain in 2004. https://www.kelhambrewery.co.uk/

For further information please contact Simon Webster via simon.webster@thornbridge.co.uk.

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