Southwark Brewing Company

Microbrewery in Bermondsey, London, Greater London, England 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿
Associated Venue: Southwark Brewing Company

Established in 2014

Contact
46 Druid Street, London, SE1 2EZ, England
Description
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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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

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

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

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

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

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

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

6.6/10 Appearance 8 Aroma 6 Flavor 7 Texture 6 Overall 6.5
Cask at the Barrel Vaults, St Pancras on 8th February 2026. Very dark brown with pale tan foam and scant lacing. Roasty malt aroma with notes of aniseed and vanilla. Fruitiness, roast malts and sharp spices in-mouth, and a spicy roast malt finish. Smooth mouthfeel and a full to medium body.
Tried from Cask at The Barrel Vault on 08 Feb 2026 at 00:09