Arbor

Arbor specialise in a diverse and creative range of beers, from hop-forward pale ales and IPAs to rich stouts and dark ales, often showcasing bold flavours and experimental ingredients. Also known for their distinctive liquid-pint cans Arbour cans do not fit into Bristol Beer Boxes! On the occasions they put suitable beers into either 440ml or 330ml cans they will be added to the Bristol Beer Boxes. Based on Easton Road, Arbor Ales has become a cornerstone of Bristol’s independent brewing scene, known for quality, innovation, and an inclusive community spirit.

Bristol Beer Factory

Bristol Beer Factory, founded in Southville in 2004, has grown into one of the city’s most recognisable independent breweries. In 2024 it expanded into a new sustainable facility to meet growing demand and continue its strong community focus. The brewery is known for bold, hop-forward beers such as Southville Hop and rich, full-bodied stouts. Social impact is central to BBF’s mission, with projects like “Brewed to Give” supporting local mental-health charities. Committed to achieving Net Zero emissions by 2040, the brewery blends quality brewing with purpose. Its North Street taproom remains a cornerstone of Bristol’s vibrant beer scene.

Good Chemistry Brewing

Good Chemistry Brewing was founded by Bob Cary and Kelly Sidgwick in East Bristol and has built a strong, community-driven reputation across the city. Operating from a taproom and can shop in St Philips, they brew on-site and focus on both classic and experimental beer styles—from tropical pale ales and crisp saisons to rich, malty stouts. Their ethos emphasises sustainability, inclusivity and collaboration, with the team working closely with other local businesses and hosting regular community events. Good Chemistry aims to be “good by name and good by nature,” creating quality brews for good people, rooted in Bristol.

Hop Union Brewery

Hop Union Brewery began life as the Great Western Brewing Company in 2006 in Hambrook, before rebranding and expanding into a larger site in 2019. The brewery blends traditional British cask-brewing heritage with a modern craft sensibility, producing both classic ales and experimental small-batch beers. Their taproom, opened in 2023, has become a lively local hub featuring live music, quizzes and street-food events. Hop Union continues to invest in new brewing technology and fermentation equipment, maintaining a focus on quality, flavour consistency, and community engagement across the Bristol region.

Left Handed Giant

The Left Handed story began in 2014 when home-brewer Rich Poole handed some beer to Bruce Gray and Jack Granger at Small Bar in Bristol—a modest start on a 200L kit behind the bar. Their own physical brewery operation kicked off in 2017. The flagship brewpub at Finzels Reach opened in June 2019, overlooking Bristol’s Floating Harbour. Left Handed Giant specialises in modern, progressive beers—especially hazy and New England style IPAs, pale ales, and sour beers. They also produce unfiltered lagers and sessionable beers at their taproom site. The brewery is community-owned, aiming for employee ownership, and produces around 4,000 hl annually. 

Lost and Grounded Brewers

Lost and Grounded Brewers was established in 2016 by Alex Troncoso and Annie Clements. The brewery combines German precision with Belgian creativity, specialising in lagers and Belgian-inspired ales. Their flagship Keller Pils exemplifies their clean, balanced approach to brewing. Using state-of-the-art equipment and an in-house lactic acid propagation system, they fine-tune each beer’s acidity and mouthfeel. All beers are unfiltered and vegan-friendly. The brewery is a Living Wage employer, committed to inclusivity and sustainability. Their dedication to technical excellence has earned national and international recognition, including awards for Keller Pils and Running with Sceptres.

Wiper and True

Wiper and True is an independent craft brewery founded in 2012 by three friends who began home-brewing before opening their first Bristol site in 2015. In 2022, they launched a larger bespoke brewery and 500-capacity taproom in Old Market. Wiper and True focus on refinement, balance and sustainability—using solar power, CO₂ recovery systems, and low-waste production methods. Their range includes milk stouts, pale ales, and innovative alcohol-free beers, all unfiltered and unfined to preserve natural flavour. Known for elegant branding and a focus on craftsmanship, they represent the thoughtful, creative side of Bristol’s beer culture.