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Breweries In The Ceremonial County of West Midlands

We list 43 breweries in the Ceremonial County of West Midlands. Of these, 20 are open breweries, 16 are closed breweries and 7 are otherwise categorised (see footnote).

Breweries whose names are used on beer in production

ABC Brewery We've got a photo of the brewery.
(Witton, West Midlands 2008-Still Brewing)		Highgate Brewery Ltd
(Walsall, West Midlands 1898-Still Brewing)
  
Angel Ales Ltd
(Cradley, West Midlands 2010-Still Brewing)		Holden's Brewery Ltd We've got a photo of the brewery.
(Woodsetton, West Midlands 1915-Still Brewing)
  
Ansells Brewery Ltd A brewery whose beers are no longer brewed at their traditional home following a takeover of the company.
(Aston Cross, West Midlands)		Sarah Hughes Brewery A brewery based at a pub. We've got a photo of the brewery.
(Dudley, West Midlands 1988-Still Brewing)
  
Aston Brewery Company Ltd We've got a photo of the brewery.
(Witton, West Midlands 2008-Still Brewing)		M & B A brewery whose beers are no longer brewed at their traditional home following a takeover of the company.
(Smethwick, West Midlands)
  
Aston Manor Brewery Company Ltd A brewery that is included for completeness despite the majority of beer brewed not fitting the definition of real ale.
(Birmingham, West Midlands 1983-Still Brewing)		Ma Pardoe's A brewery based at a pub. We've got a photo of the brewery.
(Netherton, West Midlands 1835-Still Brewing)
  
The Backyard Brewhouse We've got a photo of the brewery.
(Brownhills, West Midlands 2008-Still Brewing)		Marstons plc We've got a photo of the brewery.
(Wolverhampton, West Midlands 1890-Still Brewing)
  
Banks's We've got a photo of the brewery.
(Wolverhampton, West Midlands 1890-Still Brewing)		Bass Mitchell's & Butlers A brewery whose beers are no longer brewed at their traditional home following a takeover of the company.
(Smethwick, West Midlands)
  
Daniel Batham & Son Ltd A brewery based at a pub. We've got a photo of the brewery.
(Brierley Hill, West Midlands 1877-Still Brewing)		Olde Swan Brewery A brewery based at a pub. We've got a photo of the brewery.
(Netherton, West Midlands 1835-Still Brewing)
  
Beer Geek Brewery Limited A new brewery that we have added in the last month.
(Nechells, West Midlands 2011-Still Brewing)		Rainbow Inn & Brewery We've got a photo of the brewery.
(Allesley, West Midlands 1994-Still Brewing)
  
Birds Brewery
(Burcot, West Midlands 2009-Still Brewing)		Rock & Roll Brewhouse Ltd
(Shirley, West Midlands 2011-Still Brewing)
  
Birmingham Brewery Ltd Brewery where brewing is currently suspended.
(Nechells, West Midlands 2008-Brewing Suspended)		Sadlers Ales A brewery based at a pub. We've got a photo of the brewery.
(Stourbridge, West Midlands 2004-Still Brewing)
  
Black Country Ales A brewery based at a pub. We've got a photo of the brewery.
(Dudley, West Midlands 2004-Still Brewing)		Sarah Hughes Brewery A brewery based at a pub. We've got a photo of the brewery.
(Dudley, West Midlands 1988-Still Brewing)
  
Blackwater Brewery A company that beer brewed for it by another brewery.
Thomas Guest Brewing Co A brewery based at a pub. We've got a photo of the brewery.
(Dudley, West Midlands 2004-Still Brewing)
  
Byatt's Brewery Ltd We've got a photo of the brewery.
(Coventry, West Midlands 2011-Still Brewing)		Toll End Brewery A brewery based at a pub. We've got a photo of the brewery.
(Tipton, West Midlands 2004-Still Brewing)
  
Chandler's Brewery Company Ltd A brewery that is included for completeness despite the majority of beer brewed not fitting the definition of real ale.
(Birmingham, West Midlands 1983-Still Brewing)		The Two Towers Brewery Ltd We've got a photo of the brewery.
(Birmingham, West Midlands 2010-Still Brewing)
  
Craddock's Brewery A brewery based at a pub. We've got a photo of the brewery.
(Stourbridge, West Midlands 2011-Still Brewing)		Urban Brewery
(Birmingham, West Midlands 2009-Still Brewing)
  
Davenport's Brewery Ltd A brewery whose beers are no longer brewed at their traditional home following a takeover of the company.
(Birmingham, West Midlands)		Windsor Castle Brewery Ltd A brewery based at a pub. We've got a photo of the brewery.
(Stourbridge, West Midlands 2004-Still Brewing)
  
Thomas Guest Brewing Co A brewery based at a pub. We've got a photo of the brewery.
(Dudley, West Midlands 2004-Still Brewing)		The Wolverhampton & Dudley Breweries PLC We've got a photo of the brewery.
(Wolverhampton, West Midlands 1890-Still Brewing)
  
Julia Hanson & Sons Ltd A brewery whose beers are no longer brewed at their traditional home following a takeover of the company.
(Dudley, West Midlands)
  

Breweries whose names are used on beer no longer in production

Backyard Bobs 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.
(Wednesbury, West Midlands 2004-2005)

The Britannia Ales 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.
(Upper Gornal, West Midlands 1995-1997)

British Oak 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.
(Dudley, West Midlands 1988-1997)

William Butler & 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.
(Wolverhampton, West Midlands 1840-1991)

Faculty & 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.
(Birmingham, West Midlands 1997-1999)

Fermenter & 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.
(Wolverhampton, West Midlands 1997-1999)

Fiddle and Bone Brewing 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 company that beer brewed for it by another brewery.

Fieldmouse & Firkin at the Fighting Cocks 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.
(Moseley, West Midlands 1996-1999)

Finings & 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.
(Oldbury, West Midlands 1997-1999)

Fowl & 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.
(Coventry, West Midlands 1994-1999)

Goldthorn Brewery & Company 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. We've got a photo of the brewery.
(Wolverhampton, West Midlands 2001-2004)

Holt, Plant & Deakin 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.
(Wolverhampton, West Midlands 1984-1996)

Ivybush 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.
(Edgbaston, West Midlands 1994-1998)

Jones & Mather Ales 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.
(Brierley Hill, West Midlands 1996-1997)

Original Brewing Company Birmingham 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.
(Rednal, West Midlands 1998-2000)

Premier 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.
(Stourbridge, West Midlands 1988-1991)

Last Updated : 4th February 2012

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.