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The Freshest Pints

Black Bear Brewery

Visit our microbrewery on-site at The Bear Inn. Open Monday - Friday from 9am - 5pm. Follow the hop aromas to the back of the pub near the beer garden!

Head brewer Tom Davis, facing front, wearing glasses, smiling, wearing a black cap with the Black Bear Brewery logo, standing next to metal casks outside.
Brewed On-Site

Meet the Brewer

Head Brewer, Tom Davis, has refined old favourites at Black Bear Brewery and produced exciting new classics.

Along with our excellent Core Range, Tom develops seasonals and our Wiveliscombe Heritage beers and brews RCH® ales, which we acquired from Nuttycombe Brewery in 2025.

Curious about the beer-making process? Pop by for a pint and chat with Tom.

If you’re a publican interested in serving our beers, contact Tom to arrange a tasting →

Available Year Round

Black Bear Brewery Core Range

You’ll find these beers offered on rotation at The Bear Inn, our other pubs, and many local, quality cask ale venues.

  • Black Bear Bitter pump clip art featuring the Black Bear Brewery bear logo with green hills in the background

    Black Bear Bitter, 3.6%

    CLASSIC BITTER

    A fine, easy-drinking copper ale with a touch of bitterness, complemented by a smooth, biscuity, malty finish and gentle floral hop notes.

  • Goldihops pump clip art featuring the Black Bear Brewery bear logo with green hills in the background

    Goldihops, 3.9%

    GOLDEN ALE

    A wonderful golden ale that features gentle citrus and floral aromas, with a slightly sweet malt base, finishing with a gentle lingering bitterness.

  • Pawter pump clip art featuring the Black Bear Brewery bear logo with green hills in the background

    Pawter, 4.2%

    SOMERSET STOUT

    A smooth, silky, dark stout with notes of chocolate, coffee, and a hint of roast. It has a thick, pillowy head that clings to the glass like lace as you enjoy it.

  • Nanook pump clip art featuring the Black Bear Brewery bear logo with green hills in the background

    Nanook, 4.2%

    HOPPY PALE ALE

    A late-hopped golden pale ale, with tropical, grapefruit and pine notes that jump out at you like a cheeky bear cub, followed by a bittersweet, biscuity finish.

  • Bearserker pump clip art featuring the Black Bear Brewery bear logo with green hills in the background

    Bearserker, 4.4%

    SPECIAL BITTER

    A walnut-coloured Special Bitter, with Maris Otter and chocolate malt. Fuggles & Bobek hops add spice, floral and woody notes. Flavours of honey, toast, and biscuits from the malt bill.

Visit the Brewery Website to Learn More
A black beer keg with a yellow label from Black Bear Brewery, featuring a bear logo, and a red spout at the bottom
Takeaway beer

Enjoy Black Bear Brewery Beers at home

Black Bear Brewery beers are available to take home. Perfect for long, lazy weekends or for parties. We offer 5L, mini casks, or 10L and 20L beer-in-a-box options. Visit the brewery website to order.

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Person wearing a white t-shirt with a Black Bear logo, holding a tray with three glasses of beer in front of stacked beer casks.
People gathered outdoors at The Bear Inn pub garden, sitting at wooden picnic tables under a wooden shelter, with a large sign reading 'BREWERY' in the foreground, potted plants, and a blue sky with clouds.
Two people standing each holding a large beer keg above their heads. The man on the left has glasses, is wearing a gray T-shirt and black overalls, and is shouting or cheering. The woman on the right has glasses, is wearing a black T-shirt and jeans, and is smiling. Behind them is a sign for Black Bear Brewery and a menu listing different beer options.
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