Breweries
There are currently six breweries in the Fenland Branch Area:
Batemans, Wainfleet
The oldest (1874) and largest brewery in the branch, well known for its extensive range of beers from XB, XXXB, Yella Belly Gold, Salem Porter, along with its seasonal ales.
8 Sail Brewery, Heckington
Opened in 2010, the brewery building is attached to the unique Grade 1 listed Heckington tower mill. 8 Sail Brewery
Austendyke, Weston Hills
Opened in 2012, the brewery is situated in Weston Hills near Spalding. The brewery also own the Priors Oven pub in Spalding. Fenman visits Austendyke Brewery
Old Nicks Tavern, Horncastle
Opened in August 2014, it is the home of Horncastle Ales. Old Nick's Tavern Brewery
Fuddy Duck, Boston
Opened in 2016. Previously at Kirton, it has relocated to Endeavour Park, Boston. It concentrates on American style beers. It also produces its own range of Gins. Fuddy Duck Brewery
Welland, Spalding
The latest Fenland micro-brewery opened in July 2018. Welland Brewery
Micro Breweries that have closed:
Riverside Brewery 2003 - 2014 Located in Wainfleet, close to Bateman's Brewery.
Swaton Brewery 2007 - 2014 A five-barrel plant sited in the outbuildings of the owner's farm. For a few years, there was also a farm shop.
Sleaford Brewery 2011 - 2016 Situated in a new industrial unit on the Enterprise Estate in Sleaford.
Leila Cottage, Ingoldmells 2007 - 2021 Located at the Countryman Pub. Brewed for onsite sales. Further information Leila Cottage Brewery