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Cheers! From the East Midlands' freshest independent brewery.

We're a family-run brewery sitting on the Derbyshire-Nottinghamshire border, with over 22 years' experience in the trade and a passion for brewing modern and exciting cask ales using the finest ingredients.

What we're all about

Learn more about what we do and why we do it

Family-run with 22+ years experience

A proudly independent, family-run brewery with over 22 years' experience in the beer trade and a deep passion for what we do.

No compromise on quality (ever)

From the ingredients we choose to the way we brew, every decision is driven by our obsession with making the best beer possible.

Clear pricing from the very start

We know the pressures facing the beer industry, which is why we're committed to offering transparent and upfront pricing from day one.

What we're all about

Learn more about what we do and why we do it

Family-run with 22+ years experience

A proudly independent, family-run brewery with over 22 years' experience in the beer trade and a deep passion for what we do.

No compromise on quality (ever)

From the ingredients we choose to the way we brew, every decision is driven by our obsession with making the best beer possible.

Clear pricing from the very start

We know the pressures facing the beer industry, which is why we're committed to offering transparent and upfront pricing from day one.

Our starting line-up

From tiny acorns mighty oaks grow, and all that

Our starting line-up

From tiny acorns mighty oaks grow, and all that

Meet the team

Say hello to the people that keep things moving

A photo of Ashley Turner from The Bridges Brewing Company

Director

Ashley Turner

Firefighter by day, beer-dispense guru by night (and also day), Ash is our behind-the-scenes mastermind keeping the brewery in shape and the beer flowing.

A photo of Tom Burwood-Ansell from The Bridges Brewing Company

Head Brewer

Tom Burwood-Ansell

Former designer and stay-at-home-dad, Tom now pours his energy into beer — brewing it, drinking it ('research') and cleaning up after it, all with obsessive enthusiasm.

A photo of Andy Lamb from The Bridges Brewing Company

Brewery Assistant

Andy Lamb

A retired paint technician, Andy now turns his skills to brewery life — whether it’s hand-painting casks, delivering beer or speeding around in the forklift.

A photo of Mark Croft from The Bridges Brewing Company

Maintenance Technician

Mark Croft

​​Mark is our resident fixer, making sure the brewery stays in shape — from mending kit to building cold stores, backed by a life-time of beer trade know-how.

A photo of Carol Jones from The Bridges Brewing Company

Director

Carol Jones

Our calm in the chaos — Carol keeps the wheels turning, making sure Ash behaves, the team stays on track, and Oakley doesn’t take himself for a walk!

A photo of Oakley the dog from The Bridges Brewing Company

Chief Biscuit Operator

Oakley

Our incredibly cute, four-legged team member, Oakley takes his biscuit duties very seriously — unless of course he's busy with cuddles or helping to lift team morale.

Meet the team

Say hello to the people that keep things moving

A photo of Ashley Turner from The Bridges Brewing Company

Director

Ashley Turner

Firefighter by day, beer-dispense guru by night (and also day), Ash is our behind-the-scenes mastermind keeping the brewery in shape and the beer flowing.

A photo of Tom Burwood-Ansell from The Bridges Brewing Company

Head Brewer

Tom Burwood-Ansell

Former designer and stay-at-home-dad, Tom now pours his energy into beer — brewing it, drinking it ('research') and cleaning up after it, all with obsessive enthusiasm.

A photo of Andy Lamb from The Bridges Brewing Company

Brewery Assistant

Andy Lamb

A retired paint technician, Andy now turns his skills to brewery life — whether it’s hand-painting casks, delivering beer or speeding around in the forklift.

A photo of Mark Croft from The Bridges Brewing Company

Maintenance Technician

Mark Croft

​​Mark is our resident fixer, making sure the brewery stays in shape — from mending kit to building cold stores, backed by a life-time of beer trade know-how.

A photo of Carol Jones from The Bridges Brewing Company

Director

Carol Jones

Our calm in the chaos — Carol keeps the wheels turning, making sure Ash behaves, the team stays on track, and Oakley doesn’t take himself for a walk!

A photo of Oakley the dog from The Bridges Brewing Company

Chief Biscuit Operator

Oakley

Our incredibly cute, four-legged team member, Oakley takes his biscuit duties very seriously — unless of course he's busy with cuddles or helping to lift team morale.

A collage of beer pump clip designs belonging to The Bridges Brewing Company brewery

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