Brewing
Dec 11, 2024
WELCOME TO BLACK GATES
The time has come to add a new chapter to our multi award-winning history in this category; we are very proud to bring you BLACK GATES
Oct 28, 2024
AMPLIFY SERIES
We've crossed the Rubicon, from hop-boosted oil to hybrid biotransforming yeast, welcome to the next brewing level. In we go for a deep dive.
Oct 1, 2024
WELCOME TO HOP FUTURES
DID YOU KNOW that although all newly developed hops enter the market with a reference code, only the TRULY ELITE end up getting an actual name? This is how it all begins...
Sep 12, 2024
HERE WE CRYO (AGAIN!)
Breaking down, once more for the people at the back, exactly what are Cryo Hops, and why do our brewers love using them?
Jul 4, 2024
Fresh is Best
BBF has long stood by the phrase FRESH IS BEST when it comes to beer. All of this is for one goal: FLAVOUR STABILITY. Take a breath, we’re cracking open the tanks and doing a deep dive on freshness!
May 23, 2024
Raise a pint - YAKIMA CHIEF HOPS COLLAB LAUNCH - 29th May
We invest 2% of our total brewery sales to raise up our city. And with Yakima Chief Hops onboard, that budget just got bigger.
May 15, 2024
Meet Bristol’s new core cask Session IPA: EVERYTIME 3.8%
Pure hop progression meets classic US west-coast power. Launching in the best local Indie venues on Friday 17th May.
Apr 4, 2024
IMPACT REPORT: BEHIND THE BREWERY DOORS
We chat to Clem, BBF's Head of Brand, to get the ‘Who? Why? How?’ on the 2022/23 Impact Report.
Mar 1, 2024
REDEVELOPMENT PLANS
Future plans for the brewery
Nov 16, 2023
Malt Talk
Find yourself a cozy pub and a pint of proper cask. It’s time for malt talk.
Jun 5, 2023
Clear Head: Less alcohol than a ripe banana?
How we make Bristol’s favourite 0.5% IPA – and what that means for your alcohol consumption.
Jan 23, 2023
What are Cryo Hops?
To celebrate the launch of our first 2023 can special, HIDDEN VALLEY 5.0% IPA, we’re looking deep into the origin and purpose of this beer’s key ingredient: CRYO HOPS.
