Our Drinks

Smart Ingredients, Smarter Drinking

What sets Thousand Cups apart?
It’s not just what we leave out — it’s what we put in.

Most beers stick to tradition. We brewed ours with purpose. Thousand Cups contains a selection of carefully chosen ingredients that are often associated with calm, clarity, and balance — sometimes known as nootropics. They’re not miracle workers, and we don’t treat them like supplements — but they do make this beer a bit more considered than your usual pint.

We’re talking about real ingredients with real research behind them — included because they complement how we live and who we are.

Here’s what’s inside:

• L-Theanine – Found in green tea and traditionally linked with calm and focus.
  

• Bromelain – A natural enzyme from pineapple, known to support digestion.
  

• L-Cysteine – Connected to how the body processes alcohol.
  

• Vitamin C – An antioxidant that helps protect cells from oxidative stress.
  

• Vitamin B Complex – Supports energy release and normal metabolism.
  

This isn’t a health drink. It’s a smarter way to enjoy beer — for people who want their pint to be as thoughtful as the rest of their choices.

What Makes It Tick

Under the hood, Thousand Cups is a layered blend of:

• Centennial and US hops, balanced with British Pilgrim hops for complexity and aroma.
  

• Pale Ale, Munich, Crystal, Golden Naked Oats, Rye Crystal, and Cara malts, which add smooth depth and a biscuity, moreish character.
  

• A mix of Citra and other citrus-forward hops, bringing lemon and lime brightness, elderflower notes, and that proper hoppy finish.
  

The result? Bold flavour. Gentle on the system. No compromise either way.

Gluten-Free, Properly

Thousand Cups is gluten-free — and not just in name.

We use an enzyme called Clarex®, which breaks down gluten-type molecules during fermentation, reducing gluten content to below 20 parts per million (ppm) — the official threshold for gluten-free labelling in the UK. Each batch is tested twice: once after fermentation and again after packaging. Nothing goes out without independent verification.

You’ll still see barley highlighted on the ingredients list — that’s required by law, as it’s one of the 14 recognised allergens. But if the label says gluten-free, the product’s passed all the proper checks.

Calorie-Light, Flavour-Full

Each can of Thousand Cups has 40 calories — which makes it up to 74% lighter than most big-name beers in the UK.

Here’s how it stacks up against the top-ranked mainstream lagers, based on YouGov’s 2025 Most Popular Beer Brands:

So if you're looking for something lighter that still tastes like beer — you're in the right place.