News
Aug 17, 2026
YOU DON’T HAVE TO BE CLEAN TO ENJOY A CLEAR HEAD
What is ‘Zebra Striping’ and why is everyone a 'Messy Girl' now? What’s with all the optimizations and aesthetics surrounding drinking? What happened to just… going to the pub? Summer 2026, let’s have you.
Aug 11, 2026
THINK YOU KNOW BBF? THINK AGAIN, WITH A PINT 'OFF MENU'
Over in the Ashton Vale trading estate, a secret Brewer-led project has been underway. OFF MENU is a series of small-batch, highly crafted beers, where BBF's brewers can push the boundaries, flexing their creative and scientific skills.
Jun 9, 2026
PRIDE TODAY. COMMUNITY FOREVER. BISONS ALWAYS.
Hold up. It’s June and that only means one thing - summer is brewing, beers are pouring and Pride month is here! Join us for a catch-up with the Bristol Bisons RFC - an award-winning inclusive rugby club, a powerhouse of community spirit and one of the standout partners in our BREWED TO GIVE programme.
Jun 1, 2026
INDEPENDENCE 4.6% IS THE CHAMPION BEER OF BRITAIN 2026
In case you've been living under a rock, we answer all the must-know questions about BBF's big win. Like, what is this award? Why is it such a big deal? Who even are CAMRA? And most importantly, where can we drink Independence?
May 28, 2026
DRINK WITH PURPOSE. FLY WITH PURPOSE.
BBF is sponsoring the Bristol Birdman - where bold creativity meets real impact. Join us on 14th June as teams leap into the harbour in home-made, human-powered flying machines to support youth work across the city. Drink with purpose. Help communities fly.
May 6, 2026
DISCOVER THE POWER OF PRYSMA
We're zoning in on two of our favourite hops in the PRYSMA format - an intense liquid version to maximise efficiency and yield – for two new limited release IPAs.
Apr 29, 2026
FRESH PINTS AND FRANK WORDS WITH THE MAZI PROJECT
Community is at the core of Bristol Beer Factory. We donate 2% of every beer we sell to charities holding our community together – like the incredible Mazi Project. Hit the fridge, grab a cold can and find out why Mazi needs our support more than ever before.
Apr 17, 2026
A SUMMER TO REMEMBER
We're looking for a fun group of pals to help us with a secret project in conjunction with Talk Club. Are you the group to give us a SUMMER TO REMEMBER?
Mar 31, 2026
Nine Out of Ten Ain’t Bad: Life as a BBF Brewery Apprentice
On a sun-soaked Bristol afternoon, apprentice brewer Lewis rates his experience a solid 9/10. From cleaning tanks to crafting IPAs, it’s hard graft, a bit of science and a whole lot of community. Grab a beer and join us as we follow Lewis on his exciting journey into the world of brewing.
Mar 18, 2026
BBF IS PROUDLY POURING AT SHINDIG FESTIVAL, MAY 21- 24 2026
Grab your biodegradable glitter and your best wellies; we’re getting set to kick off a SUMMER TO REMEMBER at Charlton Park, Malmesbury. Why we’re digging Shindig’s music, arts and family spirit, and heading to this incredible setting with an independent session-friendly beer in hand.
Mar 16, 2026
Bristol Pubs Serving Pints With Purpose
Walk into a great pub and you feel it straight away. It’s not the hum of conversation, the tapestry of posters and artwork, or the line-up of local beers. It’s the sense that this place really matters - to the regulars and the families living round the corner. Grab yourself a beer whilst we explore four pubs holding their communities together.
Feb 26, 2026
Celebrating International Women’s Day with BBF
International Women’s Day hits different in Bristol. It’s a reminder to show up, speak up, and shape a city that belongs to all of us. Team BBF are marking it with Cowgirl Supernova - a 5% Kölsch brewed by the women of BBF, with purpose and serious main-character energy. Pour it fresh. Be the movement.
