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Breweries In The Historic County of Devon

We list 59 breweries in the Historic County of Devon. Of these, 35 are open breweries, 22 are closed breweries and 2 are otherwise categorised (see footnote).

Breweries whose names are used on beer in production

Barrons Brewery
(Silverton, Devon 1984-Still Brewing)		Gidley's Brewery Ltd
(Christow, Devon 2009-Still Brewing)
  
Barum Brewery Ltd A brewery based at a pub. We've got a photo of the brewery.
(Barnstaple, Devon 1996-Still Brewing)		Heddon Valley Ales A company that beer brewed for it by another brewery.
  
Baskervilles Brewing Company
(Yelland, Devon 2009-Still Brewing)		Holsworthy Ales
(Clawton, Devon 2011-Still Brewing)
  
Bays Brewery Ltd We've got a photo of the brewery.
(Paignton, Devon 2007-Still Brewing)		Hunter's Brewery Limited
(Ipplepen, Devon 2008-Still Brewing)
  
The Beer Engine A brewery based at a pub. We've got a photo of the brewery.
(Newton St Cyres, Devon 1983-Still Brewing)		Isca Ales Ltd We've got a photo of the brewery.
(Holcombe Village, Devon 2005-Still Brewing)
  
The Big Sheep Brewery We've got a photo of the brewery.
(Abbotsham Barton, Devon 1998-Still Brewing)		Jollyboat Brewery (Bideford) Ltd
(Bideford, Devon 1995-Still Brewing)
  
Blackawton Brewery
(Washbourne, Devon 1977-Still Brewing)		O'Hanlon's Brewery Ltd
(Whimple, Devon 1996-Still Brewing)
  
Branscombe Vale Brewery Ltd We've got a photo of the brewery.
(Branscombe, Devon 1992-Still Brewing)		Otter Brewery Ltd
(Luppitt, Devon 1990-Still Brewing)
  
The Bridgetown Brewery A brewery based at a pub. We've got a photo of the brewery.
(Totnes, Devon 2008-Still Brewing)		Plymouth Beer Company
(Devonport, Devon 2011-Still Brewing)
  
Clearwater Brewery
(Torrington, Devon 1999-Still Brewing)		Princetown Breweries Ltd We've got a photo of the brewery.
(Princetown, Devon 1994-Still Brewing)
  
Combe Martin Brewery
(Combe Martin, Devon 2005-Still Brewing)		Quercus Devon Ales We have received new information about this brewery in the last month. We've got a photo of the brewery.
(Churchstow, Devon 2007-Still Brewing)
  
Country Life Brewery We've got a photo of the brewery.
(Abbotsham Barton, Devon 1998-Still Brewing)		Red Rock Brewery Ltd
(Humber, Devon 2006-Still Brewing)
  
Dartmoor Brewery Ltd We've got a photo of the brewery.
(Princetown, Devon 1994-Still Brewing)		Ringmore Craft Brewery Ltd
(Shaldon, Devon 2007-Still Brewing)
  
Dartmouth Brewery A brewery based at a pub. We've got a photo of the brewery.
(Newton Abbot, Devon 2007-Still Brewing)		South Hams Brewery Co Ltd
(Stokenham, Devon 2004-Still Brewing)
  
Devon Earth Brewery
(Paignton, Devon 2008-Still Brewing)		Stokeley Brewing Co Ltd
(Stokenham, Devon 2004-Still Brewing)
  
Exe Valley Brewery
(Silverton, Devon 1984-Still Brewing)		Summerskills Brewery
(Plymouth, Devon 1983-Still Brewing)
  
The Exeter Brewery Ltd We've got a photo of the brewery.
(Exminster, Devon 2003-Still Brewing)		Teignworthy Brewery Ltd We've got a photo of the brewery.
(Newton Abbot, Devon 1994-Still Brewing)
  
The Forge Brewery
(Hartland, Devon 2008-Still Brewing)		Topsham & Exminster Brewery We've got a photo of the brewery.
(Exminster, Devon 2003-Still Brewing)
  
Fowlers Ale Company A company that beer brewed for it by another brewery.
Topsham Ales A brewery based at a pub. We've got a photo of the brewery.
(Topsham, Devon 2009-Still Brewing)
  
Garage Brewery A brewery based at a pub.
(Plympton, Devon 2011-Still Brewing)		The Union Brewery Ltd We've got a photo of the brewery.
(South Brent, Devon 2005-Still Brewing)
  
Gargoyles Brewery We've got a photo of the brewery.
(Holcombe Village, Devon 2005-Still Brewing)		Wizard Ales
(Ilfracombe, Devon 2003-Still Brewing)
  

Breweries whose names are used on beer no longer in production

Axe Vale 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.
(Colyton, Devon 1983-1986)		The Mildmay 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.
(Holbeton, Devon 1993-1997)
  
Bate's 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.
(Bovey Tracey, Devon 1983-1986)		Mill 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.
(Newton Abbot, Devon 1983-1997)
  
Blackdown Brewery 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.
(Dunkeswell Airfield, Devon 2002-2008)		Plympton 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.
(Plympton, Devon 1984-1995)
  
Blewitts 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.
(Kingsbridge, Devon 1991-2003)		Points West 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.
(Devonport, Devon 2000-2005)
  
Burrington 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.
(Burrington, Devon 2003-2007)		Royal Inn & Horsebridge 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.
(Horsebridge, Devon 1981-1999)
  
Combe 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.
(Ilfracombe, Devon 1994-1996)		Scattor Rock Brewery 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.
(Christow, Devon 1998-2009)
  
Dartmoor 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.
(Plympton, Devon 1984-1995)		St Giles in the Wood 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.
(Great Torrington, Devon 1998-1998)
  
Fizgig & 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.
(Exeter, Devon 1997-1999)		Sutton 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. We've got a photo of the brewery.
(Plymouth, Devon 1994-2004)
  
Furgusons 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.
(Plympton, Devon 1984-1995)		Swimbridge 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.
(Swimbridge, Devon 1981-1983)
  
Janners' 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.
(Newton Abbot, Devon 1983-1997)		Tally Ho! Country Inn and 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.
(Hatherleigh, Devon 1990-2007)
  
King's Head Ale House and 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.
(Plymouth, Devon 1994-1996)		Tarka 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.
(Fremington, Devon 2003-2007)
  
Marisco Tavern 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.
(Lundy Island, Devon 1984-1995)		Thompson's 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.
(Ashburton, Devon 1981-1997)
  
McBride's 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.
(Newton Abbot, Devon 2003-2004)
  

Last Updated : 19th April 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.