10 Best Staffordshire Breweries

Just down the road from the home of Staffordshire breweries, Burton-upon-Trent, this brewery uses only traditional brewing methods and organic ingredients wherever possible to produce their award winning beers. They are obviously doing something right as they have bagged an impressive 20 CAMRA awards. Sample their creations for yourself at The Junction at Stretton, or order from their online shop.

This family run micro brewery was founded in 2008 by ‘Brad the Brewer’ who was by no means a novice with over 30 years brewing experience. They offer brewery tours so you can get a look behind the scenes - discover how it all started, their brewing methods and enjoy their delicious beers alongside a homemade beef and ale stew - for just £20 per person. It’s one of the few Staffordshire breweries to have its own pub too - The Borehole is just moments from the brewery.

Despite brewing since 1997 it’s only due to a move to the shores of Chasewater that Beowulf Brewing Co. appears on our list of top Staffordshire breweries, having started its life as the first independent brewery in Birmingham. Visit the brewery to sample their signature ales - award-winning ‘Dark Raven’ and easy-drinker ‘Wulf’ along with their wider selection.

Located in one of the most unique settings of all the Staffordshire breweries on our list, Tower brewery is based in a converted water tower, once owned by Bass and co. They offer four core beers and a selection of tasty seasonal brews. You can pop along for a tour, led by founder, John, sample their award-winning beers or even hire the space for a private event.

Tamworth’s first micro-brewery, and located in a charming 16th century town centre shop, visitors are welcomed into this unique tap room from Wednesday - Sunday. They supply local pubs, but you can also take a seat in the fantastic beer garden, which sits in the shadow of the town’s Norman castle, and enjoy one of the ales brewed on site.