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A pint of amber ale on the Diplomat brewery bar, with the hand-painted Jaguar aircraft mural behind it

Independent Norfolk brewery · former RAF Coltishall

Old Ways.
New Ideas.
Proper Beer.

We brew traditional and modern beer in small batches at the former RAF Coltishall in Norfolk.

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Our Beers

See the permanent range, current specials and earlier releases.

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Trade

Stock Diplomat, request a sample or manage an existing trade account.

For pubs & trade →

Bottles

The bottle shop is coming soon. Join the list and hear about it first.

Bottles are coming →

The beer comes first

Find your next favourite.

Malt-led British classics and brighter pale ales. Two sides of the same brewery, given equal attention.

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Victory ESB

Extra Special Bitter · 5.0%

Caramel and biscuit malt, subtle darker notes and a clean, drier finish.

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Atlantic Pale Ale

Pale Ale · 5.0%

Balanced fruitiness and firm bitterness over a clean pale malt base.

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Nightwatch

Dark Mild · 4.0%

Chocolate, caramel and gentle roast. Full upfront, dry on the finish.

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Lee working over the Diplomat Brewing brewhouse

Independent brewery, not a pub brand

A small brewery with its own direction.

Diplomat Brewing shares a location and a story with The Diplomat pub, but it is its own brewery. We brew for good pubs across Norfolk as well as the bar next door.

Traditional methods stay when they matter. New ideas earn their place when they make the beer better.

About the brewery →

Had a pint and want another?

Find our beer.

See regular venues, recent deliveries and festival appearances. Look for amber Coming soon and green Pouring now labels, with the latest delivery or confirmation date.

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Beyond the permanent range

From the Brewery.

Specials, old ales, historical recreations, collaborations and the odd experiment that earns another brew.

Current and earlier releases →

For pubs, bars & trade

Stock Diplomat or request a sample.

See availability, request samples and manage orders online — or simply email or call if you would rather speak to the brewer.

Prefer your beer at home?

Bottles are coming.

We do not sell bottles for retail yet. A dedicated online bottle shop, mail order and free local delivery are planned. Join the bottle list and we will tell you when it opens.

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From the brewery

Beer for Thought

Thoughts on beer, brewing, pubs and occasionally wondering whether we have improved something by making it worse.

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