At Faber, our love for the seaside extends to the craft breweries dotted along Britain’s shores. These breweries produce exceptional beers and take steps to protect the stunning coastal environments they call home. From small-batch ales to eco-friendly production methods, here’s a closer look at some of the finest coastal breweries, their flagship beers, and their commitment to sustainability.
1. UnBarred Brewery, Brighton
Located in the heart of Brighton, UnBarred Brewery is celebrated for its creativity and bold flavours. Their lineup includes Joosy, a juicy pale ale bursting with tropical and citrus notes, and Casual Pale Ale, a crisp, easy-drinking brew with a balanced hop character. Other highlights are Bueno Shake, a rich chocolate hazelnut stout, Stoutzilla, a robust imperial stout, and LowKey, a low-alcohol beer that delivers full flavour.
UnBarred is committed to sustainable practices, focusing on locally sourced ingredients and reducing water waste during brewing.
Website: unbarredbrewery.com
2. Duration Brewing, Norfolk
Based on a historic farm in Norfolk, Duration Brewing combines local inspiration with sustainable brewing practices. Their main beers include Turtles All The Way Down, a modern pale ale with citrus and pine, and Bet The Farm, a zesty farmhouse ale. Other notable options are Shifting Baseline, a West Coast IPA, and Sweeping Coast, a Belgian style witbier.
Duration is committed to reducing waste and conserving resources through closed-loop brewing systems and spent grain reuse.
Website: durationbeer.com
3. Harbour Brewing Co, Cornwall
Nestled on Cornwall’s rugged coast, Harbour Brewing Co. produces beers that reflect the beauty of the sea. Their Big Wednesday IPA offers tropical fruit and citrus notes with a balanced bitterness, while Wavehunter Helles Lager is a crisp and refreshing German-style lager. Additional highlights include Daymer Pale Ale, a light and easy-drinking pale ale with citrus and floral hops, Mavericks Pilsner, inspired by classic European lagers, and Rogue Wave Stout, a velvety stout with flavours of treacle, cocoa, and caramel.
Harbour Brewing Co. is committed to sustainability, utilising pure Cornish spring water from their own source and adhering to eco-friendly practices in their brewing process.
Website: harbourbrewing.com
4. Verdant Brewing Co, Falmouth, Cornwall
Known for its hop-forward beers, Verdant Brewing Co. is a cornerstone of the UK craft beer scene. Their core range includes Lightbulb, an extra pale ale with biscuity malts and citrus hops, and Headband, a juicy pale ale featuring Mosaic, Citra, Chinook, and Columbus hops. Other highlights include People Money Space Time, a sessionable New England-style pale ale, and Sundialer, a hazy IPA with bold tropical flavours.
Verdant reduces its carbon footprint by using energy-efficient processes and working with sustainable suppliers.
Website: verdantbrewing.co
5. Adnams, Southwold, Suffolk
Adnams has been crafting beer since 1872 and remains a leader in sustainability. Their popular Ghost Ship pale ale features zesty citrus and biscuit malt flavours, while Broadside offers a rich, malty profile. Other standouts include Ease Up IPA, a sessionable IPA with tropical and pine notes, and Southwold Bitter, a classic English bitter with a perfect balance of hops and malts.
Adnams invests in renewable energy and eco-friendly packaging to lead the way in sustainable brewing.
Website: adnams.co.uk
6. St Austell Brewery, Cornwall
Founded in 1851, St Austell Brewery is renowned for beers that pair perfectly with coastal life. Their Tribute pale ale is a citrusy classic, while Proper Job IPA delivers a hoppy punch. Other key beers include Korev, a refreshing lager, Hicks Special Draught, a traditional Cornish ale, and Mena Dhu, a smooth stout.
The brewery reduces carbon emissions through solar power and sustainable packaging innovations.
Website: staustellbrewery.co.uk
7. Lost at Sea Brewing Co, Leeds
Founded in 2019 by brothers Mike and Ollie Holmes, Lost at Sea Brewing Co. combines a passion for Britain’s maritime heritage with a focus on authentic, carefully crafted beers. Their range includes North Point, a crisp pale ale, Voyager, a balanced pale ale with citrus and floral notes, and Wipeout, a bold IPA with tropical flavours.
Sustainability is a key part of their ethos, with efforts focused on reducing waste and using eco-friendly packaging to minimise environmental impact.
Website: lostatsea.co.uk
8. Wild Horse Brewing Co, North Wales
Located in Llandudno, Wild Horse Brewing Co. produces small-batch beers with care. Their Tramcar is a West Coast IPA with pine and citrus notes, while Fatlamp is a hazy pale ale with tropical fruit flavours. Other favourites include Buckskin Blonde, a light lager-style ale, and Nokota, a session pale ale.
Sustainability is at the heart of their practices, including local sourcing and waste reduction.
Website: wildhorsebrewing.co.uk
9. Black Isle Brewery, Scotland
Situated on the Black Isle peninsula, this organic brewery produces beers with minimal environmental impact. Their Blonde lager is light and refreshing, Red Kite ale offers malty, caramel notes, and Goldfinch is a gluten-free session IPA with citrusy flavours. Other standouts include Organic Porter, a dark, chocolatey ale, and Scotch Ale, a rich, full-bodied beer.
Black Isle operates on renewable energy and grows its own organic barley.
Website: blackislebrewery.com
10. Whitstable Brewery, Kent
Inspired by the famous oyster town of Whitstable, this brewery offers a range of beers that complement its coastal heritage. Their East India Pale Ale is a robust, hoppy brew with a crisp finish, Kentish Lager delivers a refreshing balance, and Oyster Stout is a dark, smooth ale inspired by the local seafood culture. Other highlights include Whitstable Pilsner and Oyster Buoy, which celebrate Whitstable’s maritime traditions.
Sustainability is at the heart of their operations, with a focus on sourcing local ingredients and minimising packaging waste to protect the coastal environment.
A Toast to Coastal Breweries
These coastal breweries produce exceptional beers that reflect the character of their surroundings. At Faber, we carefully select our suppliers to ensure their work aligns with our values of quality, provenance, and environmental responsibility.