Long Man Brewery Tour

Of course, Jamie is not myopic in his love of Goldings. Copper Hop, a cleverly named amber ale, features a tasty tang of Citra hops in the finish, and Long Man American Pale Ale features a fully American blend of Cascade, Willamette and Summit hops.

Jamie certainly admires American craft beer, noting that Sierra Nevada Pale Ale is his favorite beer of all time.

“It’s just inspiring to remember that he [Sierra Nevada founder Ken Grossman] built everything himself when he was starting out, including what he brewed in.”

Taking his cues from Sierra Nevada, Jamie has made Long Man into a completely self-sufficient establishment.  The water comes from a nearby well, all the barley and malt are from farms in Litlington, and all the brewery’s power comes from a bank of solar panels in a nearby field.

“After we’ve done a brew, all the spent grain is sent to some neighboring farms as feed for pigs, sheep or cows,” said Jamie. “This focus on keeping everything in the area and Sussex-focused has led to a groundswell of support from the community.”

It’s easy to see why. The employees were kind, the beer was delicious and the area was strikingly verdant. Also, Jamie made a vibrant and gregarious guide.

According to Jamie, “I was told to get a real job, and this is as close as I got.”

Long Man Brewery is currently not open for tours, but with a visitor’s center and brewery shop set for completion in 2016, ale enthusiasts will soon be able to tour a brewery where friendly people and flavorful beers go hand-in-hand in the heart of Sussex.

The Long Man brewhouse: where the magic happens.