Breweries abound in Britain and a handful of them will even let you have a sneak preview. Here we’ve compiled a selection of some of Britain’s best brewery tours. If you think we’ve missed one, please let us and all other readers know by posting a comment.
Let’s start with London. If you’re in the capital, the brewery to visit is probably the Meantime Brewing Company. They do everything from chocolate beer to more traditional brews. As breweries go, it’s comparatively new but it’s grown rapidly in the last 10 years. Scheduled tours are available at £15 per head, inclusive of VAT and, of course, a sample or two.
Next up, we’ll venture north to the Lake District. Jennings Brewery was founded in the village of Lorton between Keswick and Cockermouth in 1828. It continues to thrive from a base in Cockermouth to this day, using pure Lakeland water, and runs regular tours to allow you to learn about the brewing process. Adults £6.50; children £3.25.
Let’s cross the border now to Scotland and, more specifically, to the small, independent brewery, Black Isle. Their slogan is “Save the Planet, Drink Organic” due to their love for brewing organic beer. Take a tour and then sample anything from oatmeal stout to heather honey beer. Tours run Monday-Saturday throughout the year.
