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1. Beak
Lewes, East Sussex, England
Conceived as a nomadic brewery, The Beak has spent the last several years releasing small batches of unfiltered, seasonally-inspired beer with the help of friends at some the UK’s greatest breweries. We’ve now laid roots in the historic brewing town of Lewes where we’ve built a neighbourhood brewery and taproom with a mixed fermentation project. A 10 minute walk from Cliffe High Street, it has 15 keg lines devoted to brewery-fresh beer, alongside a guest beer fridge and a natural, bio-dynamic wine list curated by the youngest Master of Wine in the UK. Alongside world class drinks, we offer an ever-changing roster of street food every Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
2. Merakai Brewing Co.
Framfield, East Sussex, England
Merakai Brewing Co. produce's high quality beer and is ranked #4 in West Sussex. They are most well known for "I'm Your Biggest Fan", which is an American Pale Ale and "We Put Our Love In This", which is an American Stout. Their primary focus is brewing IPAs and Pale Ales.
3. UnBarred Brewery
Brighton, East Sussex, England
UnBarred Brewery produce's fine quality beer and is ranked #3 in East Sussex. They are most well known for "Joosy", which is a New England Pale Ale and "Bueno Shake", which is a Milk / Sweet Stout. Their primary focus is brewing Pale Ales and Dark Beers.
4. Burning Sky Brewery
Firle, East Sussex, England
Burning Sky Brewery was conceived and set up by Mark as a long term project and my last brewery build (hopefully). Tom was onboard from an early stage, helping with trial brews. Paula joined when we had some beer to sell & does the sensible stuff. Here, nestled at the base of the South Downs in an old Sussex Barn that has been refurbished to a high standard, we can let our imaginations run wild. The landscape and provenance of our location was a major factor in the brewery’s set up. The crux of the brewery is to brew the beers that excite us, without compromise in terms of ingredient costs and time – that all too often overlooked ingredient in beer. Whether it’s a fresh hoppy pale, or a oak aged beer – they are all considered and cared for beers that we want to drink. We have started work on an extensive ageing program – not tempted by short cuts, we are far more interested in tradition and the slow-working yeasts that bring complexities and depths of flavour to the beers. It is not envisaged that the full extent of Burning Sky will be apparent for another 2 or 3 years, when these slow beers are ready and we can fully embark on our blending schedule. Currently we have the ability to be ageing up to 14,500 litres of beer in a mixture of 225 litre oak barriques & 2500 litre oak foudres. The character of each barrel and beer will develop over time leading us on an exciting journey, where the beer guides us and we work with it, learning from it.
5. ABYSS Brewing
Lewes, East Sussex, England
ABYSS is a forward thinking Micro brewery born in the cellar of The Pelham Arms, Lewes, in 2016. From dark to light we brew modern beers with BIG personalities. In 2020 we won the BREW LDN Accelerator Competition beating 19 other fledgling breweries to the prize. And to end the year we successfully completed a Crowdfunder to help build the ABYSS Brewery + Tap on the other side of Lewes, opening it's doors in October 2021. We believe in the power of beer to bring people together, we’ve always placed collaboration at the heart of what we do, whether brewing beer or working with the creative community and local charities. To date we’ve collaborated with our friends at Burning Sky, Partizan Brewing, Rivington Brewing Co, Villages, Hackney Brewery, Dig Brew, SALT Brewing, SMOD, ATOM Beers, Arundel Brewery and PLAY Brew Co, with many more to come. We curate awesome monthly and special events such as ABYSS EQUINOX, ABYSS Beer Cadets, Krazy Kraft Night, SUPERFUZZ Fest, ABYSS Cycle Club, ABYSS Pub Quiz, ABYSS Kayak Club, ABYSSMAS, and Camp ABYSS. Find out more on the events page or subscribe to our weekly newsletter.
6. The Watchmaker's Arms
Hove, East Sussex, England
We first opened our doors on 1st May 2015, after an inspiring visit to The Tankerton Arms and other micropubs in Kent. We wanted to create a warm, welcoming space where the community could meet for conversation without the distractions of music and TV. Jack Tavare, who has now set up Hand Brew Co. in Worthing, started brewing at the Watchmaker’s on a 100litre brew kit a year after we opened. When he moved on, we bought the equipment and he taught Rick how to use it. Brewing takes place once a week - one brew produces two casks which sell out very quickly! We have popular house beers along with many seasonal brews. Rick has also brewed in collaboration with Downlands, Lost Pier, Top-Notch and Unbarred to create some amazing one-off beers.
7. Larrikin Beer
Hove, East Sussex, England
Larrikin Beer produce's good quality beer and is ranked #8 in East Sussex. They are most well known for "Oyster Stout", which is an Oyster Stout and "Isolation IPA", which is a Session IPA. Their primary focus is brewing IPAs and Dark Beers.
8. BRZN
Brighton, East Sussex, England
DRINK OUR BEERS AT OUR BAR THE BRZN ARMS 62 BN1 4QJ BRZN started early 2018, when we decided to stop talking about how we’d start a brewery and actually go ahead and make some great beer. We’ve been working on recipes ever since - the idea was to make beer that not only pushed boundaries but matched the quality and consistency of our favourite breweries that inspired us to kick this all off. In early 2020 we built a brewery in a VERY SMALL YET SURPRISINGLY FUNCTIONAL shipping container in central Brighton, slinging fresh litres to takeaway through multiple lockdowns. We opened our bar, constructed from dreams and tenacity, in August of 2021.
9. Bestens Brewery
Scaynes Hill, West Sussex, England
Brewing fresh, naturally hazy, unfined and unfiltered beers bursting with flavour. Our brewery is in The Brickworks Taproom & Shop, which we share with our best brewing buddies, North Garden Brewery. The taproom is open Thursday to Sunday every week, with a selection of beers from both breweries as well as a magnificent wine list and array of local spirits. Food trucks are on site every Friday & Saturday. Our micropub, The Tap, is in the centre of Haywards Heath. Here you'll find a showcase of our beers as well as an ever changing roster of phenomenal guest breweries on keg & cask. All beers produced are vegan. A percentage of profits from all beer sales are donated to our community fund, this fund supports local charities & initiatives.
10. Lost Pier Brewing
Brighton, East Sussex, England
Welcome to Lost Pier Brewing, where the waves meet the hops in the vibrant city of Brighton, UK. Nestled along the scenic seaside, we pride ourselves on crafting brews that embody the spirit of adventure and the thrill of the outdoors. At Lost Pier, we believe in pushing the boundaries of flavor, with every sip delivering an exciting journey for your taste buds. Our beers are hop-forward, bursting with innovative and tantalizing flavors, meticulously brewed using only the finest ingredients sourced from around the globe. Driven by a passion for excellence, we are constantly exploring new methods and pioneering new-to-market ingredients to elevate our craft to new heights. Our commitment to quality and creativity ensures that every pint poured is a testament to our dedication to innovation and perfection. More than just a brewery, Lost Pier is a celebration of the vibrant beach lifestyle that Brighton embodies. We embrace the active, fun-loving spirit of our seaside community, and our beers reflect that ethos, inviting you to savor the moments of sun, sand, and surf with every sip.