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Breweries In The Ceremonial County of Somerset

We list 38 breweries in the Ceremonial County of Somerset. Of these, 21 are open breweries, 16 are closed breweries and 1 are otherwise categorised (see footnote).

Breweries whose names are used on beer in production

Abbey Ales Ltd We've got a photo of the brewery.
(Bath, Somerset 1997-Still Brewing)
Matthews Brewing Co Ltd
(Timsbury, Somerset 2005-Still Brewing)
  
Berrow Brewery
(Berrow, Somerset 1982-Still Brewing)
Milk Street Brewery A brewery based at a pub.
(Frome, Somerset 1999-Still Brewing)
  
Blindmans Brewery Ltd We've got a photo of the brewery.
(Leighton, Somerset 2002-Still Brewing)
Moor Beer Company Ltd
(Pitney, Somerset 1996-Still Brewing)
  
Butcombe Brewery Ltd
(Wrington, Somerset 1978-Still Brewing)
North Curry Brewery We've got a photo of the brewery.
(North Curry, Somerset 2007-Still Brewing)
  
Cheddar Ales
(Cheddar, Somerset 2006-Still Brewing)
The Odcombe Brewery A brewery based at a pub. We've got a photo of the brewery.
(Yeovil, Somerset 2005-Still Brewing)
  
Cotleigh Brewery Limited
(Wiveliscombe, Somerset 1979-Still Brewing)
Quantock Brewery We've got a photo of the brewery.
(Wellington, Somerset 2008-Still Brewing)
  
The Cottage Brewing Company Ltd We've got a photo of the brewery.
(Lovington, Somerset 1993-Still Brewing)
RCH Brewery
(West Hewish, Somerset 1982-Still Brewing)
  
Dawkins Ales
(Timsbury, Somerset 2005-Still Brewing)
Stowey Brewery We've got a photo of the brewery.
(Nether Stowey, Somerset 2006-Still Brewing)
  
Devilfish Brewery Limited
(Hemington, Somerset 2010-Still Brewing)
Thornecombe Brewery
(Thornecombe, Somerset 2009-Still Brewing)
  
Exmoor Ales Ltd
(Wiveliscombe, Somerset 1980-Still Brewing)
Windy Brewery A brewery based at a pub.
(Seavington, Somerset 2011-Still Brewing)
  
Glastonbury Ales
(Somerton, Somerset 2002-Still Brewing)
Yeovil Ales Ltd
(Lufton, Somerset 2006-Still Brewing)
  
Isle of Avalon Brewery Brewery that is planning to open in the future but beers are already available brewed at another brewery.
(Ashcott, Somerset)
  

Breweries whose names are used on beer no longer in production

Ash Vine Brewery (SW) 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.
(Frome, Somerset 1989-2001)

Beacon 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.
(Oakhill, Somerset 1981-1983)

Bell Inn 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.
(Bishops Lydeard, Somerset 1980-1982)

Bridgewater 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.
(Bridgewater, Somerset 1993-1996)

Crewkerne 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.
(Crewkerne, Somerset 1997-2000)

Dunkery 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.
(Exford, Somerset 2006-2007)

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.
(South Petherton, Somerset 1991-1997)

Henstridge 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.
(Henstridge, Somerset 1994-2000)

Juwards 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.
(Wellington, Somerset 1994-2007)

Kestrel 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.
(Frome, Somerset 1989-2001)

Keynsham Brewing 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.
(Keynsham, Somerset 2005-2008)

Masters 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.
(Greenham, Somerset 2006-2008)

Miner's Arms 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.
(Westbury-sub-Mendip, Somerset 1973-1990)

Oakhill 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.
(Oakhill, Somerset 1984-2004)

Odcombe 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. A brewery based at a pub. We've got a photo of the brewery.
(Odcombe, Somerset 2001-2004)

Somerset (Electric) 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.
(Halse, Somerset 2003-2005)

Taunton Brewing 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.
(Bagborough, Somerset 2006-2011)


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.