Brewing
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 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.
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.
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.
Feb 11, 2026
BLACK GATES CANS: AN APOLOGY
When we launched Black Gates 4.1% Nitro Stout, we said it was PUB ONLY. Now, it's time to come clean, invert, and hard pour...
Sep 11, 2025
CO2: RECOVER, RECAPTURE, REUSE (Pub Edit)
The last piece of Head Brewer Tristan’s dream brewery is finally in place: CO2 recovery. He shares how his team will RECOVER, RECAPTURE, REUSE on our path to becoming 100 percent CO2 self-sufficient.
*As translated by our marketing team, so it reads more like the conversations we've had at the pub!
Sep 11, 2025
CO2: RECOVER, RECAPTURE, REUSE (Brewers Edit)
The last piece of Head Brewer Tristan’s dream brewery is finally in place: CO2 recovery. He shares how his team will RECOVER, RECAPTURE, REUSE on our path to becoming 100 percent CO2 self-sufficient.
*As written by Head Brewer Tristan, using the correct and technical terminology!
Aug 21, 2025
GOOD TIMES WITH OUR YEAST GUY
What does your pint of beer on a Friday night have in common with your slice of sourdough on a Saturday? Both brewers and bakers live and die by this not-very-sexy sounding ingredient: yeast. Head Brewer, Tristan talks about how yeast is the backbone of a brewhouse.
Jun 3, 2025
TASTES LIKE LAGER
Our 4.1% pils has landed in keg & can. Embrace Gravity - your pure unfiltered pilsner, direct from the Bristol Beer Factory tanks.
May 19, 2025
GLUTEN FREE, WORLD CLASS BEER, NO COMPROMISES.
We made every keg and can we brew Gluten Free in 2020 and we are proud this year to tell you that every pint we brew, in every format, is now GF.
Apr 25, 2025
A PLACE FOR EVERYONE IN BREWING
Team BBF is on the hunt for 3 BREWER APPRENTICES who will learn to brew from the ground up in our new sustainably focussed site in BS3. Join us as we chat to Briar, the most recent Brewer to join the team, about there being a place for everyone in brewing.
Dec 11, 2024
WELCOME TO BLACK GATES
The time has come to add a new chapter to our multi award-winning history in this category; we are very proud to bring you BLACK GATES
