Summerskills Brewery
Unit 15 Pomphlett Farm Industrial Estate, Broxton Drive, Plymouth, PL9 7BG
Member Overview
What is Summerskills Brewery?
Summerskills Brewery is one of Devon's longest-established independent breweries, producing traditional cask and bottle-conditioned real ales in Plymstock, Plymouth. Founded by Adam Summerskill at a Bigbury vineyard in 1983 and based in Plymstock since 1985, the brewery has built a reputation for crafting characterful beers using quality English ingredients and time-honoured brewing methods.
Today, Summerskills continues to brew a diverse range of ales inspired by Devon's landscapes, coastlines and heritage, supplying pubs, restaurants, shops and beer lovers throughout the region and beyond.
What does Summerskills Brewery offer?
Summerskills Brewery produces a range of traditional and contemporary real ales available in both cask and bottle-conditioned formats.
Core Beer Range
- Start Point - Golden session ale with a clean, fresh character.
- Westward Ho! - Golden amber ale with fruity and zesty notes.
- Devon Dew - Honey-coloured ale with citrus and grapefruit flavours.
- Bolt Head - Ruby-red premium ale with rich fruit and orange notes.
- Tamar Best Bitter - Traditional copper-coloured bitter.
- Indiana's Bones - Rich dark winter ale with chocolate notes.
Seasonal & Speciality Beers
- First Light
- South Star
- Whistle Belly Vengeance
- Ninja
- Urban Brew Coffee Stout
- Redcoat
- Devon Frost
- The Famous Mr Jones
- Charity and collaboration brews
Additional Services
- Brewery shop sales
- Bottled beers
- Bag-in-box beer (5L, 10L and 20L)
- Beer supplies for events
- Cask beer for pubs
Our Specialities
- Cask-conditioned ales
- Bottle-conditioned ales
- Traditional English beer styles
- Devon craft beer
- Golden ales
- Best bitters
- Ruby ales
- Seasonal brews
- Coffee stout
- Collaborative brews
- Real ale
- Independent brewing
- Event cask supplies
- Devon-inspired beers
- Small-batch brewing
Why choose Summerskills Brewery?
Over 40 Years of Brewing Heritage
Founded in 1983, Summerskills is one of Devon's longest-running independent breweries, combining decades of expertise with a commitment to quality and consistency.
Quality Ingredients
The brewery carefully sources premium ingredients including:
- English whole-leaf hops from Herefordshire and Worcestershire
- Traditional malt from Warminster Maltings
- Locally sourced ingredients wherever possible
This focus on provenance helps create beers with authentic flavour and regional character.
Sustainability
Summerskills adopts practical sustainability measures including:
- Sourcing ingredients locally where possible
- Supporting local supply chains
- Recycling spent grain as cattle feed on Devon farms
- Producing beer in small batches to maintain quality and minimise waste
Award-Winning Brewing
The brewery continues to receive recognition for its beers, including recent SIBA South West Beer Awards, where Urban Brew Coffee Stout won Gold and Akela IPA won Bronze.
Supporting Devon Businesses
Summerskills regularly collaborates with local pubs, restaurants, coffee roasters and charities, helping showcase Devon produce through unique beer partnerships.
Where can you find Summerskills Brewery?
Summerskills Brewery
Unit 15 Pomphlett Farm Industrial Estate
Broxton Drive, Plymstock
Plymouth, Devon
PL9 7BG
Unit 15 Pomphlett Farm Industrial Estate
Broxton Drive, Plymstock
Plymouth, Devon
PL9 7BG
Brewery Shop Opening Hours
- Monday to Friday: 9:30 am - 4:30 pm
Available From
Summerskills beers can be found in:
- Independent pubs
- Restaurants
- Farm shops
- Bottleshops
- Hospitality venues
- Selected national pub operators
- Brewery direct sales
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Summerskills Brewery known for?
Summerskills is known for its traditional cask and bottle-conditioned ales, including Start Point, Devon Dew, Bolt Head and Indiana's Bones
When was Summerskills Brewery founded?
The brewery was established in 1983 and has operated from Plymstock since 1985.
Do you offer bottled beers?
Yes. A wide range of Summerskills beers are available in bottled form as well as cask-conditioned versions.
Can I buy beer directly from the brewery?
Yes. The brewery shop sells bottled beers, cider and bag-in-box beer directly to customers.
Do you supply events?
Yes. Summerskills can supply casks, pins, firkins and bag-in-box beer for events and functions.
Are your beers made using local ingredients?
The brewery sources ingredients as locally as possible, including English malt and hops from established British suppliers.