About
Southwark Brewing Company was founded in 2014 by Peter Jackson and lifelong friend Andy Nichol.

Over 6 years, we have seen a lot of change and development. The brewery now has 6 fermenting vessels up from the 3 original ones, including a 20 Barrel FV commissioned in February 2020, in advance of a BIG sales drive (that wasn't well timed....)

We have brewed over 100 different beers and we have enjoyed every single one and there are a lot more to come.

Their keg range appears under the name 'Big Bear Brewery'.
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Biruski (5480) reviewed
LPA London Pale Ale from Southwark Brewing Company
3 weeks ago
6.5/10 — Appearance 7 Aroma 6.5 Flavor 6 Texture 7 Overall 6.5
Golden with a white head. Citrus, floral, light malts, dirt. Medium bodied. Floral finish that’s mildly bitter and dry. Decent.
Tried from Cask at Southwark Brewing Company on 11 Sep 2026 at 19:05
Biruski (5480) reviewed
Potters' Field Porter from Southwark Brewing Company
3 weeks ago
7.6/10 — Appearance 8 Aroma 7.5 Flavor 7.5 Texture 8 Overall 7.5
Deep brown with a tan head. Roasty, earthy, a bit of chocolate, light burnt notes. Medium bodied. Finish is dry and roasted malts. Nothings too intense here. Quite nice.
Tried from Cask at Southwark Brewing Company on 11 Sep 2026 at 18:45
lad_newton (4499) reviewed
Single Hop Series - Pink from Southwark Brewing Company
2 months ago
6.6/10 — Appearance 8 Aroma 6 Flavor 6 Texture 8 Overall 6.5
Cask at the Barrel Vault, St Pancras on 1st August 2026. Just shy of a clear amber with lasting off-white foam and scant lacing. Malty and spicy aroma. Spicy citrus in-mouth and finish with a TCP note. Velvet smooth mouthfeel and a full body.
Tried from Cask at The Barrel Vault on 01 Aug 2026 at 22:49
Harrisoni (26621) reviewed
Ernest from Southwark Brewing Company
2 months ago
6.3/10 — Appearance 6 Aroma 6 Flavor 7 Texture 6 Overall 6
Hazy gold colour at Barrel Vault JDW St P
Cask handpull. Lasting white head. Some tropical fruit. Some earthiness. Some dryness on the finish. I like the tropical passion fruit flavour. Bit earthy but fine.
Tried from Cask on 27 Jul 2026 at 10:49
Zymurgeist (6023) ticked
Mayflower Session IPA from Southwark Brewing Company
2 months ago
6.3/10 — Appearance 7 Aroma 6.5 Flavor 6.5 Texture 5 Overall 6
Tap at The Cockpit near St Paul’s.
Tried on 26 Jul 2026 at 22:02
BeardedAvenger (10099) reviewed
Ernest from Southwark Brewing Company
2 months ago
6.3/10 — Appearance 6 Aroma 6.5 Flavor 6.5 Texture 6 Overall 6
Cask at Queens Head, Soho. Clear dark amber. Mm tjin white head. Aroma had sour edged fruit. Sour with a citrus edge. Underlying pulpy fruit and malts. Light-medium bodied. Soft-flat carbonation. Long dry slightly astringent finish. Bland.
Tried from Cask on 25 Jul 2026 at 20:06
lad_newton (4499) reviewed
3 Hops on our Shirt from Southwark Brewing Company
3 months ago
6.9/10 — Appearance 6 Aroma 7 Flavor 7 Texture 7 Overall 7
Cask at the Barrel Vault, St Pancras on 4th July 2026. Slightly hazy amber with shallow disappearing foam and spot lacing. Earthy, mildly pungent aroma. Grassy hoppiness in-mouth with sweet citrus fruits and a zesty kick. An increasingly fruity finish. Light bodied with a smooth mouthfeel.
Tried from Cask at The Barrel Vault on 04 Jul 2026 at 21:58
lad_newton (4499) reviewed
Potters' Field Porter from Southwark Brewing Company
4 months ago
7.5/10 — Appearance 8 Aroma 7 Flavor 8 Texture 7 Overall 7.5
Cask at the Barrel Vault, St Pancras on 31st May 2026. Deep sepia ruby with pale tan foam and full lacing. Roast malt aroma. Roasty in- mouth with smoky notes. A pungent smoky finish, which I love. Smooth yet engaging texture and a light body.
Tried from Cask at The Barrel Vault on 30 May 2026 at 23:09
MusingAnorak (13342) ticked
Elderflower Pale Ale from Southwark Brewing Company
4 months ago
6.8/10
Tried from Cask on 30 May 2026 at 12:04
lad_newton (4499) reviewed
First Gold from Southwark Brewing Company
4 months ago
8/10 — Appearance 8 Aroma 8 Flavor 8 Texture 8 Overall 8
Cask at the Barrel Vault, St Pancras on 10th May 2026. Crystal clear amber with shallow off-white foam and spot lacing. Zesty peel aroma nutty malts, zesty citrus and hints of savoury notes in-mouth, and a satisfying hoppy finish. Velvet smooth mouthfeel and a full body.
Tried from Cask at The Barrel Vault on 09 May 2026 at 23:24