Breweries around Exeter & East Devon

The Beer Engine was established in 1983 and is the oldest working microbrewery in Devon. The brewery is visible in the downstairs bar in the pub through multiple viewing windows. Several outlets are s... View

The brewery was set up in 1992 in cowsheds at the back of a National Trust-owned farm, overlooking the sea at Branscombe. The brewery owners converted the sheds and dug their own well for the water su... View

Checkstone Brewery is a one-barrel plant inside the First & Last pub, Exmouth, established in 2016. It is named after the Checkstone reef outside the Exe Estuary. Like the brewery, the beers are named... View

Opened in 2021 to brew bottle-conditioned beers in classic styles in 200-litre brew runs. Sold online, and at local retailers, cafes and events, primarily within Devon and Somerset. The core range is... View

Crossed Anchors was established in 2015. In 2016 a six-barrel plant became operational in the old stables of the Grapevine in Exmouth town centre. In 2022 an additional two 2,100-litre conical ferment... View

Exeter began brewing in 2003 and is the largest brewery in the city, distributing its products from Cornwall to Gloucester, and to London. It produces Avocet, Devon's original organic ale. It moved to... View

This brewery is based on the beautiful Haye Farm in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty in East Devon. Using age old traditional brewing techniques, it has created organic, modern, New World, bottle... View

Hanlons, one of Devon's largest brewers since 2013, supply a range of award-winning ales nationwide. The purpose-built brewery also has a shop, bar and restaurant. In 2019 it bought Prescott Ales of C... View

Owner and founder, Lawrence Bunning, decided to combine his love for beer with reutilising unused space on his family farm, setting up the brewery in the old dairy shed. Water is drawn from a bore hol... View

Established in a disused milking parlour in 2009, Isca has developed a large range of ales. Seasonal and special brews are often available at beer festivals, including outside of the region. View

Many Hands Brew Co began brewing in 2017, producing small-batch, bottled beers. Each bottle sold makes a contribution to local charities. View

A collective of brewers and cider makers who have been inspired by the craft beer movement. Initially producing one beer, New Devon Ale, but others will make an appearance during the year. View

A family-run brewery set high up in the Blackdown Hills. Environmental responsibility lies at the heart of its ethos. Otter's eco cellar has been built underground and is naturally chilled. The beers... View

Powderkeg was established in 2015 brewing small batches of beer. It combines international beer styles with new ingredients sourced from around the world. View

The brewery was established in 2018 and moved to its current location at the popular Exeter Quay in 2019, using a 3.5-barrel plant. The taproom, with an outside drinking area, is next to the brewery a... View

A historic public house, refurbished by City Pub Group during 2020/2021, brewing a range of up to five real ales. The range is expected to increase. View

Utopian began brewing in 2019 producing craft lagers. In 2022 a live beer was introduced.  View

Whyte Bar, pronounced Whyte Bear, was founded in 2018 as a cuckoo brewery by Andy Whyte and Joel Barnard. Brewing also takes place at other local breweries, such as Many Hands and Topsham (qv). Its ow... View