KOMBUCHA BAR
I was sitting in the office poring over a book on production systems when Sam walked in with a glass. “Try this!” Clear liquid, unmistakable aroma of hops. I took a sip - no malty backbone, just a tropical cascade of mango and pineapple, something sweet with a hop offset and the distant taste of tea. Hopped. Fruited. Kombucha. Non-alcoholic. Well, sub 0.5% anyway. Kom-BEER-cha, if you will. That was the start. Now it’s on tap every week, brewed right here in the warehouse.
The Growler System
Pick up a 500ml swingtop bottle for £1 - it’s yours to keep. First fill is £3.50. Every refill after that is £3. Bring it back, we fill it up. Simple as that.
Free to sample before you buy. Always.
What is Kombucha?
The word kombucha (コンブチャ) comes from Japanese - it originally referred to a tea made from kelp (kombu). How it ended up naming a fermented sweet tea is a bit of a mystery, but the name stuck. What’s in your glass is a naturally fermented tea - tangy, lightly effervescent, and full of live cultures. It starts with tea and sugar, then a SCOBY (a symbiotic culture of bacteria and yeast) gets to work, fermenting the sugar and producing organic acids, B vitamins, and live cultures.
We brew ours in small batches, right in the brewery, using quality loose-leaf tea and real fruit.
On Tap This Week
Flavours change every week. Here’s what’s pouring right now.
Mango, Pineapple & Hops マンゴー、パイナップル＆ホップス
A tropical cascade of mango and pineapple with a hop offset and the distant taste of tea. The one that started it all. Kom-BEER-cha.
Raspberry ラズベリー
Sharp, bright, and fruity. Real raspberry with the natural tang of fermented tea underneath.
Blackberry ブラックベリー
Deep berry flavour, slightly tart. Like picking blackberries off the hedgerow on the way to the beach.
Blueberry ブルーベリー
Smooth, sweet, and mellow. The easiest one to hand to someone who has never tried kombucha.
Ginger Beer Kombucha ジンジャービアコンブチャ
Proper ginger heat with the fizz and tang of kombucha underneath.
Strawberry & Raspberry ストロベリー＆ラズベリー
Summer in a glass. Strawberry sweetness up front, raspberry tartness on the finish.
Visit the Kombucha Bar
- Lacada Brewery, Portrush
- Tuesday to Saturday, 12pm - 5pm
- No booking required - just walk in
- Growler bottle: £1 / First fill: £3.50 / Refills: £3
- Flavours change every week
- Free samples - try before you buy
Good to Know
Is kombucha alcoholic?
Our kombucha contains trace amounts of alcohol (typically 0.2-0.5% ABV), which is a natural byproduct of fermentation. Under UK law, beverages below 0.5% ABV are classified as non-alcoholic. No alcohol licence is needed to sell it, and no age restriction applies.
Can I take some home?
That’s the whole point of the growler system. Pick up a 500ml swingtop bottle for £1, we fill it for £3.50, and every refill after that is £3. Bring it back any Tuesday to Saturday, 12 to 5.
Do you still have beer?
Always. Our off-sales are available year-round, so you can pick up cans and bottles even when the taproom is not pouring pints. Or visit our taproom page for opening dates.
Does kombucha contain allergens?
Kombucha is naturally gluten-free - made from tea, sugar, and water. However, we brew in a working beer brewery using some shared equipment. As a result: may contain gluten (barley, wheat). If you have coeliac disease or a severe gluten intolerance, please be aware.
Is there anyone who should check with their GP first?
This is an unpasteurised fermented drink containing live cultures and trace amounts of alcohol (typically under 0.5% ABV). If you are immunocompromised, pregnant, or have specific health concerns, consult your GP before drinking.
Growler fills, Tuesday to Saturday, 12-5. Bring a friend, bring a bottle, bring both.
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