# McMullen Brewing \& Pubs: Brewing and pubs

> McMullen's has been brewing beer in Hertford since it was founded in 1827\. We now have almost 100 pubs across Hertfordshire and beyond\.

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## Pages
- [Live Sport](https://www.mcmullens.co.uk/macs-sports-sites/)
- [Best Roast Near Me](https://www.mcmullens.co.uk/best-roast-near-me/)
- [Terms and conditions](https://www.mcmullens.co.uk/terms-and-conditions/)
- [Christmas Bounce Back](https://www.mcmullens.co.uk/christmas/christmas-bounce-back/)
- [Property \& Development](https://www.mcmullens.co.uk/about-us/property-development/)

## Posts
- [Saracens Head](https://www.mcmullens.co.uk/blog/saracens-head/): Right in the town centre on the banks of the River Lea lies the Saracens Head, which has recently had a stunning refurbishment, making this the perfect spot to escape the crowds, relax and unwind on the water’s edge\.
- [Nags Head, Bishops Stortford](https://www.mcmullens.co.uk/blog/nags-head-bishops-stortford/): We have recently completed a stunning refurbishment of our 1930s Art Deco building, The Nags Head, Bishop's Stortford\. 
- [Old Bank of England](https://www.mcmullens.co.uk/blog/old-bank-of-england/): The Old Bank of England: A Historic London Landmark with a New Perspective
- [Jolly Postie](https://www.mcmullens.co.uk/blog/jolly-postie/): The Jolly Postie: Celebrating Heritage Through Investment in Royston
- [New Heritage Collection Autumn/Winter Menu 2025](https://www.mcmullens.co.uk/blog/new-heritage-collection-autumn-winter-menu-2025/): A Fresh Season of Flavour Has Arrived at the New Heritage Collection

## Beers
- [McMullen AK](https://www.mcmullens.co.uk/beer/mcmullen-ak/): This Original Mild has been continuously brewed in Hertford by six generations of McMullens for over 185 years\. A balanced mixture of pale, crystal and chocolate malts form the basis of this 3\.7% amber cask ale, with one variety of Kentish hops \- Witbread Goldings \- adding bitterness and light aroma\.
- [McMullen Country Best Bitter](https://www.mcmullens.co.uk/beer/mcmullen-country-best/): Country Best Bitter has a distinctive aroma and flavour from a mix of English hops\. The combination of locally farmed and malted pale and crystal malts with Fuggle, Progress and Bramling Cross hops bear a fruity, ripe pear and light caramel flavour with a pronounced, lingering bitterness\.
- [McMullen IPA \(East India Pale Ale\)](https://www.mcmullens.co.uk/beer/mcmullen-ipa/): Our IPA has proven heritage going back to 1840 and is one of the few remaining traditional East India Pale Ales from this time\. Mahogany in colour, the blend of roasted malts and whole leaf hops combine to produce a rich, fully\-bodied, 4\.8%, classic strong ale with hints of chocolate, roasted coffee and orange zest\.
- [McMullen No\.1 Pale Ale](https://www.mcmullens.co.uk/beer/no-1-pale-ale/): A traditional Pale Ale that is a refreshing beer with a full malty characteristic and a light bitter aftertaste\.
- [McMullen Stronghart](https://www.mcmullens.co.uk/beer/mcmullen-stronghart/): Specially brewed from the finest malted East Anglian barley and whole leaf English hops\. CAMRA chose McMullen Stronghart as their first 'Best Festive Ale' award, describing it as "Liquid Christmas Pudding\. A beer that is rich, dark and exceptionally smooth, demonstrating the very special skills of Hertfordshire's Independent Family Brewers"\.

## Local pubs
- [Nag's Head, Covent Garden](https://www.mcmullens.co.uk/local-pub/nags-head-covent-garden/)
- [Cambridge Tap](https://www.mcmullens.co.uk/local-pub/cambridge-tap/)
- [Angels](https://www.mcmullens.co.uk/local-pub/angels/)
- [Warbler on the Wharf](https://www.mcmullens.co.uk/local-pub/warbler/)
- [Sun](https://www.mcmullens.co.uk/local-pub/sun/)

## Rivertown Beers
- [Rivertown Rill](https://www.mcmullens.co.uk/rivertown-beer/rivertown-rill/): Our bright new Autumn seasonal, Rill, is brewed to introduce the slightly darker nights and cooler air as we transition into Autumn\.
- [Rivertown Helles](https://www.mcmullens.co.uk/rivertown-beer/rivertown-helles/): A perfect thirst\-quenching crisp beer option\.
- [Rivertown Daze](https://www.mcmullens.co.uk/rivertown-beer/rivertown-daze/): Our boldest and juiciest beer to date\. A dense and hazy appearance with a Golden straw hue\.
- [Rivertown SIPA](https://www.mcmullens.co.uk/rivertown-beer/rivertown-sipa/): Our fruity and crisp session IPA is perfect for any day at any time\. The aroma and flavour are dominated by Citra, Crystal and Waimea hops with a clean, sweet finish\. It packs a short bitter punch and a long stone\-fruit aftertaste \- perfectly sessionable\. Vegan Friendly
- [Rivertown Pilsner](https://www.mcmullens.co.uk/rivertown-beer/rivertown-pilsner/): Our Pilsner is hopped with Cascade, Crystal, Dana and Perle hops, the combination of which give off a lemon zest and cut grass aroma\. Well balanced body and bitterness\. This hop\-forward Pilsner is a modern take on a European classic\. Vegan Friendly

## Categories
- [Pub purchases and refurbishments](https://www.mcmullens.co.uk/blog/category/pub-purchases-and-refurbishments/)
- [Food \& Drink](https://www.mcmullens.co.uk/blog/category/food-drink/)
- [History of Mac's](https://www.mcmullens.co.uk/blog/category/history-of-macs/)
- [Team](https://www.mcmullens.co.uk/blog/category/team/)
- [Company updates](https://www.mcmullens.co.uk/blog/category/company-updates/)

## Pub Families
- [Chicken \& Grill](https://www.mcmullens.co.uk/pub-family/chicken-grill/)
- [Community Pubs](https://www.mcmullens.co.uk/pub-family/community-pubs/)
- [London Pubs](https://www.mcmullens.co.uk/pub-family/london-pubs/)
- [Destination Inns](https://www.mcmullens.co.uk/pub-family/destination-inns/)
- [Mac's Classic Pubs](https://www.mcmullens.co.uk/pub-family/macs-classic-pubs/)

## Pub Facilities
- [Dog friendly](https://www.mcmullens.co.uk/pub-facility/dog-friendly/)
- [Garden or outside area](https://www.mcmullens.co.uk/pub-facility/garden-or-outside-area/)
- [Food served](https://www.mcmullens.co.uk/pub-facility/food-served/)
- [TV](https://www.mcmullens.co.uk/pub-facility/tv/)
- [Baby changing facilities](https://www.mcmullens.co.uk/pub-facility/baby-changing-facilities/)

## Pub Themes
- [Easter](https://www.mcmullens.co.uk/pub-theme/easter/)
- [Christmas](https://www.mcmullens.co.uk/pub-theme/christmas/)
- [Seasonal Beer Stockists](https://www.mcmullens.co.uk/pub-theme/seasonal-beer-stockists/)
- [Mother's Day](https://www.mcmullens.co.uk/pub-theme/mothers-day/)
- [TV Pubs](https://www.mcmullens.co.uk/pub-theme/tv-pubs/)

## Optional
- [Sitemap index](https://www.mcmullens.co.uk/sitemap_index.xml)