Bristol Beer Factory

Microbrewery in Southville, Bristol, England 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿
Associated with 4 Venues

Established in 2004

Contact
291 North Street, Southville, BS3 1JP, England
Description
Fiercely Independent brewery. At the heart of the Bristol Beer scene since pioneering it in 2004. Brewing innovative, fresh, consistently awesome beers. We seek to brew beers that are industry-leading examples of their style, building on the legacy of Milk Stout, Southville Hop and Independence. Inspiring you to get out there and drink exciting, sessionable beers on cask and keg in epic, independent pubs and bars.

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Tried from Draft at Bristol Beer Factory Tap Room on 22 May 2026 at 13:47

Tried from Draft at Bristol Beer Factory Tap Room on 22 May 2026 at 13:47

Tried at Pour House, Devizes, Wiltshire, England
Tried from Cask on 15 May 2026 at 12:36

7/10 Appearance 6 Aroma 8 Flavor 6.5 Texture 7 Overall 7
Cask at the Cornubia, Bristol on 13th May 2026. Just shy of clear gold with the shallowest of foam and spot lacing. Zesty hoppiness in aroma with hints of soap. Very fruity in-mouth with sweet berries and tropicals. A softened citrus line. Orchard fruits dominate the finish. Light bodied with a smoothish mouthfeel.
Tried from Cask at Cornubia on 13 May 2026 at 21:46

7.1/10 Appearance 8 Aroma 6.5 Flavor 8 Texture 7 Overall 6.5
Keg at Vinny & Teds, Beaconsfield old town, 09/05/2026.
Clear golden with a lasting white head ... carbonation evident.
Nose is orange zest, grass, melon, citric tinged straw.
Taste comprises melon, tangerine, papaya, soft malts, light pine flicker.
Medium bodied, fine carbonation, semi drying close spiked with mellow juicy hop bitterness.
Decent enough sessioner.
Tried on 09 May 2026 at 11:43

7/10 Appearance 8 Aroma 6.5 Flavor 7 Texture 8 Overall 6.5
Keg at Vinny & Teds, Beaconsfield old town, 09/05/2026.
Golden blonde topped with a white cap that thins to a swirl.
Nose is orange peel, grass, melon.
Taste comprises straw, tangerine, soft malts, peach.
Medium bodied, fine carbonation, semi drying close spliced with mellow juicy hop bitterness.
Not bad.
Tried on 09 May 2026 at 11:42

6.5/10
I took a photo of this beer (just discovered on my phone) but failed to rate it. Pave, Hull.
Tried from Draft at Pave on 28 Apr 2026 at 07:02

6.4/10 Appearance 6 Aroma 6.5 Flavor 6.5 Texture 6 Overall 6.5
Cask at Newcastle Tap. Gluten Free. Golden amber colour, white foam head and aroma of malt, grain. Taste is malty, grainy, fruity with citrusy hop bitterness. Medium bodied, soft carbonation, drying bitter finish. Quite drinkable
Tried from Cask at Newcastle Tap on 17 Apr 2026 at 16:31

6.4/10 Appearance 6 Aroma 6 Flavor 7 Texture 6 Overall 6.5
Cask at Newcastle Tap. Gluten Free. Golden colour, white foam head and aroma of fruit, citrus, hops. Taste is malty, grainy, with citrusy, fruity note.and hop bittterness. Medium bodied, soft carbonation, dry hoppy bitter finish. Nicely drinkable.
Tried from Cask at Newcastle Tap on 17 Apr 2026 at 11:28

7/10 Appearance 8 Aroma 6.5 Flavor 6.5 Texture 8 Overall 7
Keg at Vinny & Teds, Beaconsfield, 11/04/2026.
Hazed golden yellow topped with a lasting white head.
Nose is pineapple, grass, melon, soft malts.
Taste comprises tangerine, pineapple, soft breads, melon.
Medium bodied, fine carbonation, semi drying close splashed with juicy hop bitterness.
Not bad.
Tried on 11 Apr 2026 at 12:10