Our Brewery - Wye Valley Brewery

Mean Green Brewing Machine

We brew beer the traditional way, using a centuries-old process and just four natural ingredients: water, malted barley, hops and yeast. Based in the heart of Herefordshire, home to some of Britain's finest hops, we're proud to support local farmers, with over half our hops sourced within 10 miles of the brewery.

Choosing local strengthens our rural community, and helps keep our carbon footprint low. We've also modernised our brewhouse and transformed how we source and use energy. Our commitment is simple: brew with the best ingredients and run our brewery in smarter, cleaner and more responsible ways for the long-term.

Some Amazing Stats

6 7 3 4 1 2 8 3 %+ of the electricity used in our brewery is from solar panels.

8 4 6 9 0 6 1 3 % of beer we sell is in recyclable casks and kegs

7 0 3 0 . 3 5 2 4 4 0 0 2 KG of CO2 for every litre of beer brewed (half the industry average)

Sustainability at our core

Solar-Powered Brewing

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We’ve installed roof and ground‑mounted solar panels covering an area equivalent to more than six tennis courts. Together, they generate over 41% of the brewery’s total electricity, reducing our reliance on the grid and powering our operations with clean, renewable energy.
Cool Technology!

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We’ve invested in a Free Air Cooler that automatically kicks in when the outside temperature drops below 4°C. It uses cold ambient air to chill all our fermentation vessels, reducing the need for energy‑hungry cooling systems. Because refrigeration is the biggest user of electricity in the brewery, this innovative switch delivers major energy savings.
Steam Capture

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During the brewhouse boil, the water vapour we produce doesn’t go to waste. Instead, we capture it and use the recovered energy to heat the water that cleans our casks. So our empty casks get a hot wash powered by energy that would otherwise drift off into the atmosphere.
Innovation At The Boil

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We installed a thermal‑fluid boiling system - the first time this technology had ever been used in a brewery. Because thermal fluid retains heat far better than a traditional steam boiling system, it delivers much greater energy efficiency. It also heats up and shuts down quickly, allowing us to switch it off between brews and reduce unnecessary energy use.
Sustainable Packaging

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Around 90% of our beer is sold in casks or kegs, which are used, washed and reused time and time again. In fact, some of the original casks from when we first started brewing in 1985 are still in circulation today.
Keeping it Local

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More than half of the hops we use come from local farms, supporting growers right on our doorstep. We also deliver the vast majority of our beers within a 70‑mile radius, helping keep our 'beer miles' as low as possible. To view a map of our local hop growers, click here.
Going Electric

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All our forklift trucks have been switched from gas‑powered to fully electric models, and every company car is now either fully electric or hybrid. We’ve also installed six EV charging points on site to support cleaner transport throughout the business.
Supporting Our Local Wildlife

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We’ve created a wildlife pond using rainwater collected from the roof of our warehouse, providing a valuable habitat for local species while making smart use of water that would otherwise go to waste. We are also proud supporters of the Herefordshire Wildlife Trust and Wye & Usk Foundation.
Our Farming Community

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Our spent grain and hops never go to waste. We share them with local farmers, who use the grain for animal feed and the hops for compost. And any excess yeast? That goes to local farms, too - their pigs are big fans.
400 Metres Greener

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We removed more than 400 metres of old steam pipework. Taking it out has helped us cut energy loss and improve overall efficiency.

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Saturday: 9:30am - 1:30pm

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Fancy a tour of the brewery? We’ll take you through the brewhouse and the wider site, talk you through how we brew and introduce you to the beers we make here. And of course, you’ll get to try them!

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