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Black Bear Brewery is back!

How many pubs do you know that have their very own working brewery? Well, that’s exactly what we have!

Our Head Brewer Tom, is onsite daily, working hard in the Black Bear Brewery, to craft the freshest cask ales for The Bear Inn and our other sister pubs.

Our newly updated microbrewery is open Monday - Friday from 9am - 5pm, and can be found in the beer garden towards the rear of the pub (just follow the hop aromas!)

Since re-opening Black Bear Brewery in July 2024, Tom has refined some old favourites, and produced new classics for our customers to try - with other exciting beers on the way.

So, if you’re curious about the beer-making process, then why not pop by for a pint and say hello to Tom, who will be happy to explain how the magic happens and why fresh, local beer is best!

CORE BEERS

Four core beers have been developed with more on the way.

Pouring like a Somerset sunrise, a wonderful golden ale that features gentle citrus and floral aromas, with a slightly sweet malt base, and finishing with a gentle lingering bitterness.

A walnut-coloured Special Bitter, which is packed with Maris Otter and chocolate malt. Fuggles and Bobek hops add a hint of spice, floral and woody notes. It also features underlying flavours of honey, toast, and biscuits from the malt bill.

As traditional as its native habitat, a fine, easy-drinking copper ale that has a touch of bitterness, which is complemented by a smooth, biscuity, malty finish and gently floral hop notes.

A late-hopped golden pale ale, with tropical, grapefruit and pine notes that jump out at you like a cheeky bear cub, before being followed by lingering bittersweet, biscuity finish.

SEASONALS

Black Bear seasonals are often crafted and released as one-off additions to our range. Look out for these throughout the year.

Also, visit the Black Bear Brewery website to keep up to date with news and upcoming brews.