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Best breweries in Exeter, England

Within 16 miles of Exeter we track 17 breweries. None currently rate Great or better. Whyte Bär Brewing Co. in Exeter leads the list at 3.87 (Fine).

The scale

  • Exceptional

    A short list of extraordinary breweries worth planning a trip around.

  • Great

    Consistently produce world-class beer.

  • Fine

    Make genuinely good beer, if not the pint you will still be talking about next year.

  • Poor

    Not bad beer so much as unremarkable beer.

  • Limited

    Most craft beer drinkers pass these by.

Ranked breweries

  1. 1

    Whyte Bär Brewing Co.

    Exeter, Devon, England

    Whyte Bär Brewing Co (pronounced White Bear), was founded in 2018 by Joel Barnard and Andy Whyte. The two met and discovered their mutual passion for beer at university. Whyte Bär Brewing Co was born out of a love for modern craft beer as well as a deep respect for the breweries constantly looking to move the modern beer scene forward. Our ambition is simply to make our mark on the craft beer industry, constantly look to push boundaries and make some sensational beers while we do it. If you would like to learn more about our story, take a look at our blog (available on our website). We'll be updating it regularly with in depth tales about the trials and tribulations of our young company, as well as information about new beers and upcoming events.

    Rating
    3.87Fine
    Popularity
    Barely rated
  2. 2

    Topsham Brewery

    Exeter, Devon, England

    Rating
    3.79Fine
    Popularity
    Lightly rated
  3. 3

    Wilful Beer

    Cullompton, Devon, England

    Rating
    3.78Fine
    Popularity
    Barely rated
  4. 4

    Hanlons Brewery

    Exeter, Devon, England

    Hanlons Brewery produce's good quality beer and is ranked #4 in Devon. They are most well known for "Yellow Hammer", which is a Blonde / Golden Ale - English and "Port Stout", which is an Other Stout. Their primary focus is brewing Amber Ales and Pale Ales.

    Rating
    3.72Fine
    Popularity
    Modestly rated
  5. 5

    The Beer Engine

    Exeter, Devon, England

    The Beer Engine produce's unproven beer and is ranked #12 in Devon. They are most well known for "Rail Ale", which is an English Pale Ale and "Piston Bitter", which is a Bitter - Session / Ordinary. Their primary focus is brewing Pale Ales and Amber Ales.

    Rating
    3.50Poor
    Popularity
    Barely rated
  6. 6

    Crossed Anchors Brewing

    Exmouth, Devon, England

    Crossed Anchors Brewing produce's unproven beer and is ranked #13 in Devon. They are most well known for "American Pale Ale", which is an American Pale Ale and "Le Douff Super Pale", which is an American Pale Ale. Their primary focus is brewing Pale Ales and IPAs.

    Rating
    3.47Poor
    Popularity
    Barely rated
  7. 7

    Hanbury’s Micro Brewery

    Torquay, Torbay, England

    Hanbury’s Micro Brewery produce's unproven beer and is ranked #26 in Devon. They are most well known for "Hanbury’s Amber Ale", which is a Bitter - Session / Ordinary and "Hanbury's Craft Lager", which is a Lager. Their primary focus is brewing Amber Ales and Amber Lagers.

    Rating
    3.19Poor
    Popularity
    Barely rated
  8. 8

    Walker Brewing Co

    Newton Abbot, Devon, England

    Walker Brewing Co produce's unproven beer and is ranked #28 in Devon. They are most well known for "White Gold", which is an English Pale Ale. Their primary focus is brewing Pale Ales.

    Rating
    2.91Poor
    Popularity
    Barely rated
  9. 9

    Utopian Brewing Ltd

    Crediton, Devon, England

    At Utopian Brewing our mission is simple: to celebrate incredible British lager. From our independent brewery in picturesque Devon, we brew in a traditional way but with our own interpretations of classic styles, using only 100% British grown ingredients. Against this kaleidoscope of wonderful home grown ingredients and producers it was an easy decision for us to significantly reduce our food miles by choosing to brew only with 100% home grown ingredients. Allied to this, the UK is the only country to have strongly focused on building natural disease resistance, making our hops both environmentally friendly and more appealing. Very few British hops are irrigated, making them some of the most environmentally sustainable in the world.

    Rating
    3.07Limited
    Popularity
    Well rated
  10. 10

    Copperhead Ales

    Newton Abbot, Devon, England

    Rating
    3.06Limited
    Popularity
    Barely rated
  11. 11

    The Turks Head

    Exeter, Devon, England

    The Turks Head produce's unproven beer and is ranked #15 in Devon. They are most well known for "Fat Boy", which is an American IPA and "Crusader", which is a Session IPA. Their primary focus is brewing IPAs and Pale Ales.

    Rating
    3.05Limited
    Popularity
    Barely rated
  12. 12

    Teignmouth Brewery

    Teignmouth, Devon, England

    Teignmouth Brewery - ‘Devon's Sea Side Brewery!’ Home of award winning ale’s, we are a local, independent, family-owned microbrewery set in the iconic port town of Teignmouth. Established in 2019, we offer a range of three core ales as well as many craft seasonal beers throughout the year too. The brewery is situated in the ground floor of a warehouse building in The Old Quay Road in Teignmouth. The brewer, John Norish, learned his trade at the Teignworthy Brewery in Newton Abbot, where he worked for 14 years. Our aim is to use the finest ingredients with which to craft our unique-tasting ales, as each one has its own characteristics.

    Rating
    2.98Limited
    Popularity
    Barely rated
  13. 13

    Powderkeg

    Woodbury Salterton, Devon, England

    POWDERKEG ARE FREEDOM-LOVING BEER OBSESSIVES CARVING OUR OWN PATH WITH CURIOSITY, CREATIVITY AND DEFIANCE; THIS IS FREE-THINKING BEER. But what is Free-Thinking Beer? We look beyond the established ideas and opinions to re-imagine and re-define the style to create something fresh, interesting and always top quality. In Cut Loose, we re-imagine a classic German-style Pilsner by pepping it up with New Zealand hops; it’s a great example of how moving past traditional techniques can elevate a beer beyond expectations. For maximum accessibility our beers are also Gluten-Free and Vegan. Taking influences from the craft beer around the world and classic European brewing, we are on a mission to create easy-drinking session beers that excite craft aficionados and the casual drinker alike. We’re a small, dedicated team who have spent years honing our skills, giving us the expert brewing knowledge to break the rules with style, making the beers that satisfy our curiosity, creativity and thirst. The results of our endeavours speak for themselves; over the last five years we have collected several top national and international awards and received plaudits from all corners of the beer world. No doubt, the beer is gooood. But Free-Thinking Beer doesn’t rest on past success; we always strive to make the next brew the best one, constantly learning, tweaking, adapting and upgrading to make sure that the next PK in your hand is the best it can be.

    Rating
    2.96Limited
    Popularity
    Lightly rated
  14. 14

    Teignworthy Brewery

    Newton Abbot, Devon, England

    Teignworthy Brewery produce's not great quality beer and is ranked #44 in Devon. They are most well known for "Gun Dog", which is an English Pale Ale and "Reel Ale", which is a Bitter - Session / Ordinary. Their primary focus is brewing Pale Ales and Amber Ales.

    Rating
    2.93Limited
    Popularity
    Lightly rated
  15. 15

    Checkstone Brewery

    Exmouth, Devon, England

    Checkstone Brewery produce's unproven beer and is ranked #26 in Devon. They are most well known for "Orcombe", which is an English Pale Ale and "Swashway Progress", which is a Bitter - Extra Special / Strong (ESB). Their primary focus is brewing Amber Ales and IPAs.

    Rating
    2.92Limited
    Popularity
    Barely rated
  16. 16

    Exeter Brewery

    Exeter, Devon, England

    Since changing our name from Topsham & Exminster Brewery in 2008, we have expanded ever more rapidly. We now have a fantastic site in Cowley Bridge Road where we have a retail shop and Tap-Room Bar. The Tap-Room is open every Thursday evening from 5pm to 11pm. Curry nights. Every last-Friday of the month the Tap room opens as normal, but we offer a curry, prepared and served by ARC Events. You don’t have to eat, just enjoy a drink, but the curries are great – takeaways available too.

    Rating
    2.88Limited
    Popularity
    Modestly rated
  17. 17

    Isca Ales Ltd

    Dawlish, Devon, England

    Isca Ales Ltd produce's unproven beer and are regularly brewing different ones. They are most well known for "Dawlish Pale", which is an English Pale Ale and "Citra", which is an American Pale Ale. Their primary focus is brewing Pale Ales and Amber Ales.

    Rating
    2.85Limited
    Popularity
    Barely rated