Palmers Brewery

Palmers Brewery image In 1794, Dorset rope and net makers – the Gundry family – built the Old Brewery on the banks of the River Brit in Bridport. Since then, there’s been non-stop brewing on this site. Generations of Palmers have kept the brews bubbling. In the late 19th century, two Palmers brothers – John Cleeves and Robert Henry – bought the brewery and gave it their names: JC & RH Palmer. Today, their great grandson, John, and great great granddaughter Emily, work in the company. As Palmers Brewery, it remains among the best of small independent brewers.

Then, the Old Brewery was thatched. Today, parts are still. Outside, the building has changed little in 100 years. The water wheel, forged in 1879 at a Bridport foundry, still turns. The high stone archway, which dominates the front façade, was built for use by traditional horse-drawn Brewery Drays. They delivered Palmers ales until the 1950s, when small lorries took their place. These vehicles could negotiate the archway comfortably. But today’s larger lorries have just inches to spare!

So externally, the Old Brewery looks much the same as it has for 200 years. Inside, the 19th century screening machine is still in place. The traditional methods and the brewing process remain. So does the focus on the finest ingredients to achieve distinctive flavours for fine ales. But we move with the times. Our Head Brewer is tasked with implementing significant investment and efficiencies in the brewhouse. We’re constantly blending those surviving values and traditions with 21st century science and systems. Where we use processes and ingredients that have stood the test of time, we do it because they are, quite simply, the best. But to them, we add sparkling new equipment, upgraded production and presentation, and the very latest technologies. We do all this to ensure that fine draught ale continues to be synonymous with the Palmers name.

The brewery is open for tours year-round and can be booked in store or online.

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  • Wine
    Palmer's own brand new London Dry Gin, Golden Cap. Fresh, aromatic and citrusy, this is a premium gin made in a classic style, made locally. Our preferred serve is over ice, with a generous splash of tonic and a wedge of lime.
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    GC225 Whisky presentation pack. This presentation pack includes a bottle of GC225 Whisky a coaster and glass
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    This ale has been the taste of Palmers for generations. A full-drinking, malty ale with a delicious hop character. A traditional IPA from the heart of West Dorset. Contains Wheat and Barley.
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    Lightly hopped, golden premium ale. A refreshing, zesty and thirst-quenching beer, from the heart of Dorset's Jurassic Coast. Originally brewed as a summer ale and proved so popular it's now available all year round. Contains Wheat & Barley.
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    Thirst quenching lemonade with a touch of sweetness pure sugar, no artificial sweetners here. Refreshing with a zesty, citrus tang, an all year round taste of summer. Serve chilled, on its own or with whatever you please.
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    Palmers Ginger Beer is made the old-fashioned way with pure sugar and no artificial sweeteners, giving it a lovely, clean natural taste, taking you back to traditional caramels and lemon bon bons. It has a light fizz and a satisfying zing, making it the ideal non-alcoholic drink for all ages.
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    Full bodied, rich and malty, with a distinctive hop character. First brewed in 1994 to celebrate 200 years of brewing at Palmers. So popular that it is now our flagship premium ale. Contains Barley.
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    Strong, complex and full of deep distinctive flavours. A rich fruit cake flavour from roasted malt. First brewed in the 1940s, this prize-winning dark strong old ale has a loyal following among real ale connoisseurs. Contains Barley.
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    Double walled insulation and air tight to keep your ale fresh for longer. Can be filled and refilled in store only, and can not be posted filled. Includes two refill vouchers
    Promotion:
    To purchase empty without refill vouchers us the code 12PINTS at the checkout

    6 pint voucher