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Breweries In The Historic County of Gloucestershire

We list 43 breweries in the Historic County of Gloucestershire. Of these, 28 are open breweries, 12 are closed breweries and 3 are otherwise categorised (see footnote).

Breweries whose names are used on beer in production

Arbor Ales Ltd
(Bristol, Avon 2007-Still Brewing)		The Halfpenny Brewery A brewery based at a pub. We've got a photo of the brewery.
(Lechlade, Gloucestershire 2008-Still Brewing)
  
Ashley Down Brewery
(Bristol, Avon 2010-Still Brewing)		Hetty Peggler Brewery A brewery based at a pub.
(Nailsworth, Gloucestershire 2010-Still Brewing)
  
Bath Ales Ltd
(Warmley, Avon 1995-Still Brewing)		May Hill Brewery We've got a photo of the brewery.
(Longhope, Gloucestershire 2011-Still Brewing)
  
Battledown Brewery llp We've got a photo of the brewery.
(Cheltenham, Gloucestershire 2005-Still Brewing)		Nailsworth Brewery Ltd A brewery based at a pub. We've got a photo of the brewery.
(Nailsworth, Gloucestershire 2006-Still Brewing)
  
The Bespoke Brewing Company Limited Brewery opened in 2012.
(Mitcheldean, Gloucestershire 2012-Still Brewing)		Prescott Ales llp We've got a photo of the brewery.
(Cheltenham, Gloucestershire 2009-Still Brewing)
  
Bristol Beer Factory
(Bristol, Avon 2004-Still Brewing)		Severn Vale Brewing Company We've got a photo of the brewery.
(Cam, Gloucestershire 2005-Still Brewing)
  
The Cotswold Brewing Company A brewery that is included for completeness despite the majority of beer brewed not fitting the definition of real ale.
(Bourton on the Water, Gloucestershire 2005-Still Brewing)		Smiles Brewing Co. Ltd A company that beer brewed for it by another brewery.
  
Cotswold Lion Brewery Ltd Brewery opened in 2012. A new brewery that we have added in the last month.
(Coberley, Gloucestershire 2012-Still Brewing)		Stanway Brewery
(Stanway, Gloucestershire 1993-Still Brewing)
  
Cotswold Spring Brewery Ltd We've got a photo of the brewery.
(Dodington Ash, Gloucestershire 2005-Still Brewing)		The Stroud Brewery Ltd
(Thrupp, Gloucestershire 2006-Still Brewing)
  
Donnington Brewery
(Upper Swell, Gloucestershire 1865-Still Brewing)		Terrace Brewery Brewery opened in 2012. A new brewery that we have added in the last month.
(Aylburton, Gloucestershire 2012-Still Brewing)
  
Festival Brewery We've got a photo of the brewery.
(Cheltenham, Gloucestershire 2007-Still Brewing)		Towles' Fine Ales Brewery opened in 2012.
(Bristol, Avon 2012-Still Brewing)
  
The Flowers Brewery A brewery whose beers are no longer brewed at their traditional home following a takeover of the company.
(Cheltenham, Gloucestershire)		Uley Brewery Ltd
(Uley, Gloucestershire 1985-Still Brewing)
  
Freeminer Ltd
(Whimsey, Gloucestershire 1992-Still Brewing)		Whittingtons Brewery We've got a photo of the brewery.
(Castle Tump, Gloucestershire 2002-Still Brewing)
  
Gloucester Brewery
(Gloucester, Gloucestershire 2011-Still Brewing)		Wickwar Brewing Co Ltd We've got a photo of the brewery.
(Wickwar, Gloucestershire 1990-Still Brewing)
  
Goff's Brewery Ltd
(Winchcombe, Gloucestershire 1994-Still Brewing)		Zerodegrees Bristol A brewery based at a pub. We've got a photo of the brewery.
(Bristol, Avon 2004-Still Brewing)
  
The Great Western Brewing Company Ltd
(Hambrook, Gloucestershire 2007-Still Brewing)
  

Breweries whose names are used on beer no longer in production

The Avon 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.
(Bristol, Avon 2008-2011)

Berkeley Brewing Co 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.
(Berkeley, Gloucestershire 1994-2000)

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)

Eagles Bush 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. We've got a photo of the brewery.
(Ham, Gloucestershire 2004-2008)

Farmers Arms 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.
(Lower Apperley, Gloucestershire 1992-2000)

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)

Home County Brewers 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.
(Wickwar, Gloucestershire 1997-2005)

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)

Mayhem'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.
(Lower Apperley, Gloucestershire 1992-2000)

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)

West Country Breweries 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.
(Cheltenham, Gloucestershire 1888-1963)

Last Updated : 16th May 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.