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Butcombe Brewing Co

Butcombe Brewery is an award-winning South West brewer, founded in 1978, supplying hundreds of pubs and retailers while operating a growing estate of managed and tenanted pubs across the region.

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About Butcombe Brewing Co

Founded in Bristol in 1978, Butcombe Brewing Co. was born at a time when starting an independent brewery was considered a bold gamble. Long before the modern craft beer movement emerged, Butcombe set out to brew simple, premium, easy-drinking ales with an uncompromising focus on quality. What began as a maverick venture quickly established itself as a respected name in British brewing, rooted in a spirit of independence and a willingness to do things differently.

Over more than four decades, Butcombe has remained true to its Bristol origins while growing into one of the South West's best-known breweries. Throughout its history, the brewery has combined traditional brewing expertise with a commitment to consistency, producing characterful beers that have become staples in pubs across the region and beyond. Its flagship Butcombe Original remains one of the brewery's most recognisable and enduring beers.

Today, Butcombe Brewing Co. continues to champion the values that defined its founding: quality ingredients, expertly crafted beer, and a passion for hospitality. With a team united by a love of great food, drink and service, the brewery remains proudly independent in spirit, brewing beers that reflect both its heritage and its commitment to sharing memorable experiences with every pint poured.

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Butcombe Brewery is based in Bristol, England.

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Cox's Green, Wrington, BS40 5PA

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