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Somerset Brewers' Association

Founded through funding from the EU 'Fish and Chips' Project

Welcome to the home of Somerset's great beers!

Somerset is well known for its cider, but did you know that there are more than 20 breweries brewing over 100 beers across the county, from the Levels to the Quantocks and the coast?  Discover them here and on your travels through the county.
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Most of Somerset's breweries have special festive and winter ales to warm up those cold Winter nights - see our news column below for details of just a few of them.
Why not put together a Taste of Somerset hamper for your loved ones, colleagues or customers this Christmas?

News

How about a brewery visit during the Summer?

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Visits to cider makers have long been on the 'must do' list for Somerset tourists, but did you know many of our breweries also welcome visitors to see the plant and enjoy special occasions?
See the individual brewery websites for details.
Image - Cheddar Ales



Brewery Workshops

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More than a brewery tour, a whole 24 hours learning how to brew your own beer in Somerset’s smallest microbrewery.

For homebrew beginners to those wanting to set up their own brewery, this is a fun and very hands-on residential course.  Click here for details



News from across the pond

Hot off the press Nielsen report that the US craft beer industry has grown by over 10% year on year, whilst the category overall remains static.  

According to a recent Nielsen study of craft beverage alcohol conducted online by Harris Poll, 35% of adults 21 and older say they’re more interested in trying an adult beverage labeled craft. Among men 21-24, that figure jumps to 46%.

But craft can often mean different things to different consumers. Overall, most people who buy alcohol are most likely to associate the term with three main traits as it relates to alcoholic beverages:

  • Coming from a small, independent company (56% of people surveyed)
  • Part of a small batch (50%)
  • Handcrafted (43%)


Can only be good news for our own craft breweries!


Pies, Pints and Pianists

Stocklinch Ales are again running their popular pie & pint nights and Sunday specials, often with live music, mulled, cider and cheese as well as their original beers.  Everyone is welcome! Check out their facebook page and webpage for the latest news and dates.

New CAMRA Somerset branch website

The Somerset branch of CAMRA have recently launched a new website to provide members with information about the branch activity in Somerset and nationally . It will also provide visitors with information on the pubs, breweries and beers and ciders in the area. www.somerset.camra.org.uk

Twisted Oak Brewery join SoBA

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Twisted Oak Brewery have just been (belatedly) added to the SoBA website. Located on a working farm in the beautiful North Somerset countryside, this family brewery hand crafts small batches of unique ale.  More


New Exmoor Brewery under construction

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The new Exmoor Brewery, almost next door to the current site, is expected to be in production early next year.  we look forward to the first brew!

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Your news  and views please . . .

 SoBA was set up and is now managed by Sally Campbell of www.somersetfood.org and Ian Pearson of Stowey Brewery 

We'd love to hear your news and views on SoBA and brewing in Somerset, please use the form on the contact page of this website.


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