OUR STORY

STROUD BREWERY

ESTD.2006

Initially the brewery was a passion project for our founder Greg Pilley; an adventurer, environmentalist and beer lover. His purpose was simply to make great tasting beers for the local community whilst being the change he wanted to see in the business world.

Today Stroud Brewery is a thriving enterprise and our tap room has become one of Stroud’s cherished local landmarks. We make great tasting, ethical and organic beer and we create welcoming, fun social spaces.

OUR BEER

With the beer category being so full, with so many brands, styles, flavours, trends and looks to choose from, why choose a Stroud Brewery beer? Our innovative team in the brewery have the utmost respect for our remarkable UK beer heritage. We like to think of ourselves as substance over style and we describe our beer as CLASSIC AND ‘THEN SOME’.

We make classic beers with a characteristic balance towards body and sweetness, always underpinned by our malty signature style Then we add a complimentary and unique flourish Take our flagship award winning beer, Budding – a stalwart, characterful pale ale. Amarillo hops lend a unique and complementary citrus note which lifts it above the rest.

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OUR mission

To make outstanding organic beer without damaging the planet and bring people together to inspire positive change. We believe the only way to be truly sustainable is to invest in responsible organic farming. If we don’t look after our soils through organic farming they won’t be healthy enough to feed us in 60 years. We also work hard to lower our carbon and water footprints and implement circular economy principles. See our impact report for more info.

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Our Journey

Discover the milestones that shaped our story

A walk through time...
STROUD BREWERY

A walk through time...

Our beer still starts in the fields, brewed with care and poured with pride. These days, you’ll find it in pubs across the country and in cans that travel wherever life takes you - to campfires, back gardens, or the top of a long climb. However, it’s enjoyed, it’s still made the Stroud way: organic, sustainable, full of flavour, and brewed right. We’re proud of what we’ve built, but we’re not done yet. There’s always more to learn, more to improve, more to raise a glass to. Big on flavour. Real beer. Made right. Thriving to do better..
"HAVE AN IDEA!" STROUD BREWERY IS ESTABLISHED
2006

"HAVE AN IDEA!" STROUD BREWERY IS ESTABLISHED

It started in 2006 with a simple idea - brew great beer for local people. A small setup, a handful of hops, and a big belief that beer could do some good. Those first batches disappeared fast. Word spread, pints were shared, and something started to grow - a sense that this little brewery was onto something special. It wasn’t about chasing fame or fortune; it was about flavour, community, and a proper pint made with care. That’s how Stroud Brewery found its flow - honest beer, good people, and plenty of heart.
PEOPLE LOVE THE BEER! BUSINESS IS BOOMING.
2011

PEOPLE LOVE THE BEER! BUSINESS IS BOOMING.

It’s 2011, and the little brewery with a big dream has found its stride. The team has grown to more than twenty, the kit gleams in a bigger space, and the air hums with the rhythm of brewing days and long, laughter-filled nights.Casks line up beside cans and kegs, each one holding a taste of what we’ve become - 100% certified organic beer, brewed with heart and a touch of Stroud spirit.From late-night brews to packed tap takeovers, the place is alive with energy, ideas, and the simple joy of sharing a proper pint.
The world's first organic B CORP Brewery
2018

The world's first organic B CORP Brewery

In 2018, Stroud Brewery became a certified B Corp, the first brewery in the world to be both organic and B Corp certified. It wasn’t about badges or belonging. It was about proving that business can be done differently. We’ve always preferred the scenic route over the easy one, choosing better practice over shortcuts and purpose over profit. Becoming a B Corp was our way of showing that beer can be more than what’s in the glass. It can stand for something bigger. We didn't stop there! We are always working hard to improve our results significantly every year!
FERMENTING A REVOLUTION
2019

FERMENTING A REVOLUTION

In 2019, Stroud Brewery outgrew its old boots and built a new home beside the canal. The smell of malt drifted through the valley again, this time from a space built for connection - where beer, food, and music could live under one roof. The new brewery wasn’t just bigger; it was better. Designed to tread lighter on the planet, to bring more people together, and to keep great beer flowing at the heart of our community. It felt like the start of something lasting, a home for everyone who believes that good beer can do good things.
'BUEN VIVIR' - HAPPINESS FOR ALL. OUR BEER IS NOW VEGAN.
2024

'BUEN VIVIR' - HAPPINESS FOR ALL. OUR BEER IS NOW VEGAN.

As we grew, we wanted everyone to feel welcome at our table. Beer brings people together, so we made sure ours did exactly that. We went vegan - not to make a statement, but to make room. More people, same beer, brewed with the same care and character. It wasn’t about changing who we are. It was about staying true to what matters: good ingredients, good intentions, and beer that brings people closer.Every pint still tastes like Stroud -bold, balanced, and made with heart.Big on flavour. Real beer. Made right. Thriving to do better.
WHAT A TIME
2025 - 2026

WHAT A TIME

We've come so far and can not wait things to come. The taproom is buzzing - the clink of glasses, the smell of locally sourced food drifting from the kitchen, and that unmistakable sound of good conversation over great beer. This is what we’re all about: people coming together around something real. And we can't wait for what 2026 has instal!

Our Core Value

We are relentlessly optimistic that it is possible to run a fun and successful business without undermining our integrity – we believe in BUEN VIVIR or as we say ‘HAPPINESS FOR ALL’ this core value is inspired by our founder Greg’s first-hand experience studying how indigenous peoples throughout the world co-exist in harmony with nature. It simply means rather than seeing our natural or social environments as resources to be exploited for profit, we value regenerative practices that work with nature and benefit the entire community.

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Our Motley Crew

Introducing our motley crew of innovators, enablers, artists, gastro creators and social groovers; it is their disruptive ideas and enthusiasm which makes Stroud Brewery the company we are today.

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