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Breweries In The Ceremonial County of East Sussex

We list 23 breweries in the Ceremonial County of East Sussex. Of these, 13 are open breweries, 9 are closed breweries and 1 are otherwise categorised (see footnote).

Breweries whose names are used on beer in production

The 1648 Brewing Co Ltd We've got a photo of the brewery.
(East Hoathly, East Sussex 2003-Still Brewing)

Beachy Head Brewing Co Ltd
(East Dean, East Sussex 2006-Still Brewing)

Black Cat Brewery
(Groombridge, East Sussex 2011-Still Brewing)

Edge Brewing Company
(Bexhill, East Sussex 1995-Still Brewing)

The FILO Brewing Co Ltd
(Hastings, East Sussex 1985-Still Brewing)

Fallen Angel Brewery
(East Hoathly, East Sussex 2004-Still Brewing)

First Inn, Last Out
(Hastings, East Sussex 1985-Still Brewing)

Franklin's Brewery We've got a photo of the brewery.
(Bexhill, East Sussex 1980-Still Brewing)

Full Moon Brewery Brewery where brewing is currently suspended. We've got a photo of the brewery.
(Henley Down, East Sussex 2008-Brewing Suspended)

Harvey & Son (Lewes) Ltd We've got a photo of the brewery.
(Lewes, East Sussex 1790-Still Brewing)

Hastings Brewery
(St Leonards-on-Sea, East Sussex 2010-Still Brewing)

Kemptown Brewery Co Ltd A brewery based at a pub. We've got a photo of the brewery.
(Brighton, East Sussex 1989-Still Brewing)

The Kitchen Garden Brewery
(Sheffield Park, East Sussex 2011-Still Brewing)

Rectory Ales Ltd We've got a photo of the brewery.
(Streat, East Sussex 1996-Still Brewing)

Rother Valley Brewing Company
(Northiam, East Sussex 1993-Still Brewing)

White Brewing Company
(Bexhill, East Sussex 1995-Still Brewing)

Breweries whose names are used on beer no longer in production

Alexandra Brewery Brewery now closed. Note that beers may still be brewed under this name but a change of location or significant change in ownership may have occurred. A brewery based at a pub.
(Portslade, East Sussex 1982-1986)

Beard & Co. Ltd Brewery now closed. Note that beers may still be brewed under this name but a change of location or significant change in ownership may have occurred.
(Lewes, East Sussex 1740-1958)

Belchers Brewery Hove Brewery now closed. Note that beers may still be brewed under this name but a change of location or significant change in ownership may have occurred. A brewery based at a pub.
(Hove, East Sussex 1990-2000)

The Cuckmere Haven Brewery Brewery now closed. Note that beers may still be brewed under this name but a change of location or significant change in ownership may have occurred. A brewery based at a pub.
(Exceat Bridge, East Sussex 1994-2003)

Cuckoo Ales Brewery now closed. Note that beers may still be brewed under this name but a change of location or significant change in ownership may have occurred. Somewhat like the bird, a brewery that uses someone elses plant to brew on.

Font & Firkin Brewery now closed. Note that beers may still be brewed under this name but a change of location or significant change in ownership may have occurred. A brewery based at a pub. We've got a photo of the brewery.
(Brighton, East Sussex 1995-2003)

Forge Brewery Limited Brewery now closed. Note that beers may still be brewed under this name but a change of location or significant change in ownership may have occurred. A brewery based at a pub. We've got a photo of the brewery.
(Pett, East Sussex 1998-2004)

Hedgehog & Hogshead Hove Brewery now closed. Note that beers may still be brewed under this name but a change of location or significant change in ownership may have occurred. A brewery based at a pub.
(Hove, East Sussex 1990-2000)

Old Forge Brewery Brewery now closed. Note that beers may still be brewed under this name but a change of location or significant change in ownership may have occurred. A brewery based at a pub. We've got a photo of the brewery.
(Pett, East Sussex 1995-1998)

Pett Brewery Company Brewery now closed. Note that beers may still be brewed under this name but a change of location or significant change in ownership may have occurred. A brewery based at a pub. We've got a photo of the brewery.
(Pett, East Sussex 1995-1998)

Skinners Custom Beers Brewery now closed. Note that beers may still be brewed under this name but a change of location or significant change in ownership may have occurred.
(Brighton, East Sussex 2000-2001)

Sussex Brewery Limited Brewery now closed. Note that beers may still be brewed under this name but a change of location or significant change in ownership may have occurred. A brewery based at a pub. We've got a photo of the brewery.
(Pett, East Sussex 1998-2004)

Last Updated : 7th December 2011

Footnote - Other categories of "brewery" include, amongst others, breweries where production is currently suspended or it's status is uncertain and probably not brewing, contract brewers, closed breweries whose brands are produced elsewhere and brewery groups non-brewing headquarters.