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Breweries In The Ceremonial County of Avon

We list 13 breweries in the Ceremonial County of Avon. Of these, 5 are open breweries, 7 are closed breweries and 1 are otherwise categorised (see footnote).

Breweries whose names are used on beer in production

Arbor Ales Ltd
(Kingswood, Avon 2007-Still Brewing)

The Avon Brewing Company Ltd
(Bristol, Avon 2008-Still Brewing)

Bath Ales Ltd
(Warmley, Avon 1995-Still Brewing)

Bristol Beer Factory
(Bristol, Avon 2004-Still Brewing)

Smiles Brewing Co. Ltd A company that beer brewed for it by another brewery.

Zerodegrees Bristol A brewery based at a pub. We've got a photo of the brewery.
(Bristol, Avon 2004-Still Brewing)

Breweries whose names are used on beer no longer in production

Bristol Brewing 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.
(Bristol, Avon 2003-2003)

The Courage Bristol 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.
(Bristol, Avon 1732-1999)

Fleece & 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.
(Bristol, Avon 1982-1990)

Hardington 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.
(Bedminster, Avon 1991-1997)

Hope & Anchor 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.
(Clifton, Avon 1993-1995)

The Lucifer Live Beer 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.
(Clifton, Avon 1993-1995)

Ross 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 brewery based at a pub.
(Bristol, Avon 1989-1999)

Smiles Brewing 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. A brewery based at a pub. We've got a photo of the brewery.
(Bristol, Avon 1978-2004)

Last Updated : 23rd November 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.