TOP 10 BEERS OF 2024
Another year done and dusted, and what a year it’s been! Time flies when you’re brewing beer, tasting beer, and occasionally… drinking beer. At Vault City, 2024 has been all about big flavours and pushing the boundaries of what beer can be.
We brewed a lot of beer this year—90 releases, to be exact. That’s right, 90 beers packed with fruit, decadence, and just a hint of madness. As we wrap things up, we’re counting down our Top 10 beers of the year—the biggest hits, crowd favourites, and brews that truly stood out from the line-up.
1. DOUBLE PUMP CARAMEL BISCUIT CHEESECAKE 13%
4.37/5, 554 RATINGS
Our top beer of 2024 and for good reason. A rich, full-bodied Imperial Stout with notes of sweet cheesecake and vanilla blend with a burst of caramel character, creating a double shot of decadence in every sip.
2. DDF CATERPILLAR CAKE, 14.5%
4.33/5, 3700 RATINGS
The ultimate indulgent stout. Combining chocolate malts and wheat with cacao husks, nibs, cholaca and cocoa powder a rich, velvety mouthfeel and layers of smooth vanilla. The perfect celebration for our 6th birthday!
3. UNBARRELED V2, 15.5%
4.32/5, 288 RATINGS
We took barrel-aging to the next level by dismantling and shaving cask staves before soaking them in beer. The result? Complex layers of oak, vanilla, toffee, and natural barrel character, perfectly blended with full-bodied chocolate malt aromas.
4. MANGO, PINEAPPLE, PASSION FRUIT VANILLA ICE CREAM, 8.4%
4.28/5, 1652 RATINGS
A tropical dream brewed in collaboration with Overtone for Playlist. Alphonso mango, juicy pineapple, peach, and tart passion fruit meet creamy vanilla ice cream mix for a smooth, fruity, and luscious dessert sour.
5. STOOPID- BLACKBERRY, STRAWBERRY WOO WOO SMOOTHIE SOUR, 6%
4.28/5, 310 RATINGS
Outrageously thick, juicy, and bursting with flavour. Part of our Stoopid range combines ripe blackberries, strawberries, sweet banana, and creamy coconut with a cocktail-inspired Woo Woo twist. Every sip is stoopidly tasty.
6.COCONUT CACOA, 4.5%
4.26/5, 1285 RATINGS
The rich malt character melds perfectly with layers of luscious chocolate from mountains of cacao nibs, while coconut contributes a smooth silky mouthfeel with notes of freshly toasted coconut flakes. For the ultimate Double Coconut Chocolate Imperial Stout.
7.FRUITS OF THE FORREST WHITE CHOCOLATE BANANA CRUMBLE, 7.5%
4.21/5, 2607 RATINGS
An evolution of our Fruits of the Forest series and the UK’s highest rated pastry sour in 2023, brewed in collaboration with State of Kind to celebrate our 6th birthday.
With intense aromas of jammy mixed berries and creamy white chocolate, this extravagant smoothie sour is complemented by subtle hints of cinnamon pastry spice among smooth vanilla and banana for a flavour that’s sweet, complex and moreish.
8. P.O.G PUNCH, 8%
4.21/5, 685 RATINGS
A tropical paradise in a can. Passion fruit, orange, and guava combine perfectly with our mixed fermentation base to create a sunshine-filled sour. Juicy, tart, and brimming with holiday vibes.
9. MAPLE CREMA IMPERIAL BREAKFAST STOUT, 14%
4.21/5, 190 RATINGS
Brewed with our Chicago pals at Mikerphone, this imperial breakfast stout was infused with mountains of maple syrup, brown sugar, and a rich coffee blend of Brazilian and Colombian beans. Sweet, roasty, and irresistibly drinkable.
10. CASUALTY OF SOCIETY, 12%
4.2/5, 1782 RATINGS
Our latest collab with Low Key brought freshly baked hazelnut cookie aromas together with rich chocolate malts, smooth vanilla, and aromatic cardamom. It’s bold, spiced, and perfectly balanced—a standout stout.
We hope you’ve loved these beers as much as we’ve loved brewing them. Thank you for all your support this past year—here’s to more incredible beer in 2025!