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AMAZING BREWERY

At Wye Valley Brewery, we’re constantly refining our brewing and production practices and facilities, enhancing efficiency, sustainability and the way we source and use energy. These improvements ensure we minimise our impact on the environment, while maintaining consistently excellent beer quality.

A key part of that commitment is supporting local farmers. Over half of our hops and raw ingredients come directly from farms within 10 miles of the brewery, strengthening our rural community and guaranteeing the freshest flavors in our beers. By sourcing locally, we not only reduce our carbon footprint but also celebrate the incredible quality of British hops grown right here in Herefordshire - a county we are proud to call home.

MEAN GREENBREWING MACHINE

Very few other breweries can match us when it comes to sustainability. Here, being green isn’t just about ticking boxes; it’s part and parcel of our commitment to brewing beautiful beers, caring for our local community and looking after the land so that it remains beautiful for generations to come.

41%+

Of electricity used generated from solar panels

90%

Of beer sold in recyclable kegs

0.32kg

Of CO2 for every litre of beer produced

WVB Carbon Audit results: Last year produced 2,760 tonnes of CO2 in the last calendar year = 0.32kg of CO2 for every litre of beer produced

Industry average: emissions per litre of beer is around 0.7-0.8kgCO2e/litre

  • Solar

    Brewing sunshine! With over 1,000 roof and ground mounted solar panels soaking up the rays on our 9-acre site, they're now powering nearly half of our brewery's total electricity.

  • Free air cooler

    Cool thinking! When the thermometres dip to 4 degrees or below, our energy hungry fermentation chiller takes a break, and the Free Air Cooler steps in. Using the crisp ambient air, it keeps our fermentation vessels at just the right temperature.

  • Sustainable packaging

    Around 90% of our beer is served in casks or kegs, which are reused and recycled time and time again. In fact, of our original casks from 1985 are still in action today!

  • Thermal fluid

    Innovation never tasted so good! In 2013, we installed a groundbreaking thermal fluid wort boiling system, making us the first brewery in the world to use this technology. Designed to sit right next to the copper, this system fires up quickly and shuts down just as fast - meaning we can switch it off between brews, saving energy while keeping the brewing process smooth and efficient.

  • Ingenious use of Water

    The water vapour from our brewhouse boil doesn’t just vanish — it gets recovered and repurposed to heat water for cleaning our casks. That means every empty cask gets a hot wash using water that would’ve otherwise drifted into the atmosphere.

  • Wildlife reserve

    We've created a thriving wildlife reserve, complete with a pond that’s filled by rainwater collected from our warehouse roof. This supports local biodiversity, offering a safe haven for birds, insects, and aquatic life!

  • Redesign of piping

    We've stripped out over 400 metres of old steam pipes, cutting down on significant heat loss and boosting efficiency across the brewery. With a more streamlined system in place, we’re keeping the heat in the brewing process while saving energy .

  • Electric vehicles

    Driving a greener future! Every forklift truck in our fleet now runs on electric power, and our company policy now ensures that all vehicles will be fully electric.

  • Site planning

    By bringing cask washing, racking, cold storage, and loading bays under one roof, we streamlined operations and cut onsite vehicle movements by 80%. Less driving, lower emissions, and a more efficient production workflow.

  • Local ingredients

    We like to support our local farming community. That's why more than half of our hops come straight from local farms. In fact, every Wye Valley Brewery beer contains at least one Herefordshire hop variety. Plus, with the vast majority of our beers delivered within a 70-mile radius, we're minimising 'beer' miles and keeping our carbon footprint as low as possible.

  • Spent ingredients

    Nothing goes to waste! Our spent grain and hops find new purpose on local farms, providing nutritious feed for cattle and compost. Our excess yeast heads straight to our farming neighbours for pig feed.

BREWERY TOURS

Immerse yourself into the Wye Valley Brewery experience. We’ll give you a guided tour around our 9-acre site brewhouse and explain how we turn raw ingredient, such as hops and barley, into award winning beers. Of course, you’ll be able to sample the results in our very own brewery bar, alongside light snacks and a gift to take home.

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Brewery Shop

Come along to the Wye Valley Brewery shop in Stoke Lacy, the perfect place for all lovers of our beers! Whether you're stocking up on your favourite brews or looking for the perfect gift, we’ve got it all in one spot.

Browse our full range of beers, branded clothing, cool merch and giftboxes, you can proudly show your love for Wye Valley Brewery.

Our Brewery shop opening times:

Monday to Friday – 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Saturdays – 9:30 AM to 1:30 PM

Or shop anytime on our online store…

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