our story

The Hepworth Brewery combines tradition with innovation, brewing premium beers made with high quality local ingredients that not only taste delicious, but meet our commitment to environmental sustainability.

Whether you're looking for gluten-free, vegan-friendly, or organic beer, Hepworth stands out as an excellent choice for the discerning drinker.

Founded by Andy Hepworth in 2000, we moved to a brand new brewery in 2016, where we have embraced industry leading energy-efficient processes and advanced recycling techniques, moving us significantly further on our journey towards the goal of carbon neutrality. We remain independent and we make no compromise on getting our beers to fully meet our own exacting standards.

In short, we brew great beer, naturally.

contract brewing

We offer a comprehensive contract brewing service designed to help brands create exceptional beer with precision, efficiency, and sustainability. Whether you’re an established business or an emerging brand, we collaborate closely with you from initial consultation through production, packaging, and distribution. With flexible brewing options, a dedicated team, and state-of-the-art facilities, we ensure that your beer meets the highest standards while maintaining the integrity of your brand. Our expertise, commitment to quality, and sustainable approach make us the ideal partner for bringing your beer to market successfully.

OUTSTANDING BEER, SUSTAINABLE BREWING

  • Hepworth Hops

    Local Ingredients

    We use award winning hops from Bodium and organic barley from Goodwood – both in Sussex. We understand the importance of growing conditions and we regularly walk the fields and talk through any issues with our suppliers. We forward contract our ingredients and are very specific about planting and harvesting so that we know our ingredients are the best.

  • Naturally Gluten & Additive Free

    We use a low protein barley (gluten is a protein) and meticulous malting and brewing methods to break down the protein. We also use a fine filtration process to remove any residue so we don’t need to use any additives.

  • Sustainability

    We are on target to be 85% carbon neutral by the end of 2025. We produce our own energy, save water and recycle waste through a number cof processes. Please see the sustainability brochure enclosed.

SUSTAINABILITY