Westerham Brewery
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Head to the beautiful town of Westerham to see one of the UK's most dynamic micro-breweries -
Meet the man in charge, Robert Wicks -
See how Robert makes his beer -
Try Scotney Pale Ale, brewed with hops from Paul Strang's hop farm at Scotney Castle -
Taste Robert's pioneering ales including National Trust fave Scotney Pale Ale & one in honour of anti-slaver William Wilberforce
Features
Tours
Shop
Clubs
Public Transport within 5 miles
Eco Initiatives
Tour details
Guided tours are available by appointment only. Group bookings are welcome, as are school visits
Shop
The shop sells all of the brewery's beers, in 9-pint mini-casks, 18- & 36-pint polypins, & in bottles
Sustenance
at the brewery's local pubs
Royal Oak, Crockham Hill
Lunch:12pm-3pm
Dinner: 6pm-11pm
Carpenters Arms, Limpsfield Chart
Lunch:12pm-3pm
Dinner: 6pm-11pm
Opening times
Mon-Fri: 10am-5pm
Closed: Sundays and bank holidays
Prices
Adults: £8.50
Children 4–17: Free
Get in Touch
Tel: 01732 864427
Email: info@westerhambrewery.co.uk
www.westerhambrewery.co.uk
Twitter: @westerhambrew
Facebook: Westerham Brewery
Public Transport
Bus: 236 to
Station: Edenridge, 3.5 miles; Oxted, 4 miles
Located in a picturesque old dairy building belonging to the National Trust, Westerham brewery is presided over by owner and head brewer Robert Wicks, who established the operation in 2004.
Wicks is big on eco-credentials, and you’ll learn about all of them on a tour around the brewery. Westerham Brewery supports the organic hop garden at nearby Scotney Castle (also a lovely place to visit if you’re in the area) and can lay claim to launching one of the first Fairtrade beers on draught – William Wilberforce Freedom Ale.
The town of Westerham has rich brewing history, which the tour will also explore – Westerham Brewery has even managed to revive a freeze-dried yeast used by a long-closed brewery from the area, and start using it successfully!
Robert has also opened Beer Discoveries inside Westerham's own Wine Discoveries shop. Expect a fantastic array of beers from near and far, plus a couple of the Westerham Brews on tap for taste or off-sales.
Silverware
- Scotney Pale Ale – Winner, National Trust Fine Farm Produce Award 2009 & 2010
- Scotney Best Bitter – Winner, National Trust Fine Farm Produce Award 2008 & 2010
- Viceroy IPA – Supreme Champion Beer, South-East SIBA 2011
- Local Food Hero - BBC Countryfile 2008
Eco-friendly initiatives
- Local spreading of effluent
- Use of ultra lightweight bottles, which are 33% lighter than standard
- The brewery, and all vehicles used, are powered with LPG, the cleanest fuel available
Events
Monthly events take place at Westerham, during which visitors are welcomed into the brewery to enjoy the beers alongside food from local producers, while listening to talks on how the beer is produced and touring around the brewery. Check the Westerham website for details.
Club
If you choose to get involved with the Westerham Brewery Beer Club you'll get information on tastings, events and product launches, up to 10 free event tickets (normally £8.50) and a 10% discount on all purchases direct from the brewery. You'll also get a souvenir pint glass!
Community
Westerham supports Stop the Traffik and other local church charities
Trade bodies
SIBA, APPBG, Brewery History Society
