ABOUT BLACK BEAR BREWERYCarrying on tradition
Black Bear Brewery is flying the flag high for Wiveliscombe’s historic brewing tradition.
We are a proudly independent microbrewery that believes quality cask ale tastes better when brewed in small batches and served fresh to our customers.
Core Range
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Traditional copper-coloured Session Bitter 3.6%
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Session Golden Ale with slight citrus aromas 3.9%
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A silky Stout with chocolate and roast coffee notes 4.2%
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Hoppy Pale loaded with grapefruit and pine notes
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Walnut-coloured Special Bitter with deep, malty notes 4.4%
A return to traditionHeritage Beers
The Wiveliscombe Heritage range pays homage to and strives to protect our town’s traditional brewing history. These beers are small-batch brews with a nod to recipes and styles of the past.
The first in the range is Golden Original, a proper golden ale. Based on British Maris Otter malt and a blend of six hop varieties this ale produces delicate, fresh, herbal, citrus, and floral aromas with a complex, bittersweet finish.
Limited editionsSeasonals
Our Head Brewer, Tom, enjoys designing special beers to suit the seasons. Seasonal specials are available for a limited time.
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Winnie the Brew, a spring 2025 Seasonal
Meet the BrewerVisit the Brewery
Our brewery, though compact, is open to all!
Come along and meet our Head Brewer, Tom, who works hard in the brewery Monday to Friday.
Situated on-site at The Bear Inn, he’ll happily talk you through his brewing process, the range, and why locally brewed ales are better.
Interested in stocking Black Bear Brewery beers in your pub?
Contact Tom to find out more, visit the brewery or arrange a tasting.
Tom Davis, Head Brewer
