Loughran Brewers Select
Loughran Brewers Select is a UK-based B2B importer and distributor of specialty brewing ingredients, supplying farm-direct hops and malt from global growers to commercial craft breweries across Great Britain and Ireland.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded-
- HeadquartersPeterborough, United Kingdom
- Headcount11–50
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What Loughran Brewers Select does
Loughran Brewers Select Limited is a Peterborough-headquartered B2B importer and distributor of specialty brewing ingredients serving commercial craft breweries across Great Britain, the Republic of Ireland, and Northern Ireland. The company operates as the UK distribution arm of a curated international grower network, sourcing hops and malt from named farm-direct suppliers rather than acting as a commodity broker. Its functional technology is a curated ingredient-sourcing platform that pairs a B2B e-commerce storefront with regional sales management and direct brewer-to-grower facilitation. The business is privately held and family-controlled under the Loughran umbrella, with no institutional investors or public shareholders disclosed.
The product surface is organised around named supplier principals and their trademarked lines. Core hop partnerships are with Crosby Hops and Indie Hops (USA), Clayton Hops (New Zealand, including the Amplifire™ advanced hop products — Fresh Hop Oil, Concentrated Lupulin Pellets, and enhanced T90 pellets), Bestmalz (Germany) for malt, Hop Revolution for Nelson Sauvin™, and Australian Hops (HPA) via the AUSFest campaign. The portfolio emphasises experimental and proprietary varietals (e.g., Strata, Azacca, Belma, Centennial, Nelson Sauvin) where the company is positioned as the UK access route for hops previously unavailable to British breweries. Customer evidence is anchored on named craft brewery accounts including Deya Brewing Company and Northern Monk, with the company explicitly facilitating recipe-development conversations between brewers and growers.
Revenue is generated through transactional, one-time purchases of ingredient inventory by accredited brewery accounts via the web shop, supplemented by dedicated phone and email sales support (8am–5pm UK time). Pricing is not publicly disclosed; prospective customers must complete an account application supplying business details, VAT registration, and a signed agreement, then request the price list. Distribution is single-country in scope (UK + Ireland) despite the global supplier footprint, and the company explicitly does not serve home brewers. Go-to-market relies on regional sales managers supported by an owned website, email newsletter, organic social, and brewer-testimonial content marketing.
Loughran Brewers Select firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Loughran Brewers Select
- Legal name
- Loughran Brewers Select Limited
- Website
- https://brewersselect.co.uk
- Company type
- Private
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 11–50 employees
- Short description
- Loughran Brewers Select is a UK-based B2B importer and distributor of specialty brewing ingredients, supplying farm-direct hops and malt from global growers to commercial craft breweries across Great Britain and Ireland.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Loughran Brewers Select industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Brewing Ingredients Distribution
- NAICS
- Beer, Wine, and Distilled Alcoholic Beverage Merchant Wholesalers (4248), Beer and Ale Merchant Wholesalers (424810)
- SIC
- Wholesale-Beer, Wine & Distilled Alcoholic Beverages (5180)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Craft & Specialty Beverage Wholesale (Local/Artisanal) (AFAIAGAH)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Alcoholic Beverage Wholesale (Beer, Wine, Spirits) (AFAIAGAA), Bar & Beverage Service Supplies Wholesale (AFAIALAG)
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Where Loughran Brewers Select is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Peterborough
- HQ country
- United Kingdom
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices1 record
Markets served
Loughran Brewers Select business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure
Revenue model
- Brewing Ingredient Sales: B2B sales of brewing ingredients including hops (whole cones and pellets) and malt to commercial breweries. Customers purchase ingredients on a transactional basis through account ordering.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Other | Pay-as-you-go | Account-based B2B pricing |
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels1 record
Marketing channels4 records
Loughran Brewers Select product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Loughran Brewers Select is a UK-based B2B distributor of brewing ingredients, supplying farm-direct hops (whole cones, T90 pellets, hop oils, concentrated lupulin pellets) and specialty malts to commercial craft breweries across Great Britain and the Republic of Ireland/Northern Ireland. Customers must complete a multi-step business account application (VAT, company details, signature) before ordering through the e-commerce web shop, and pricing is provided via a price-list request rather than public listing. The product range is curated from a global supplier network including Crosby Hops, Indie Hops, Clayton Hops, Bestmalz, Hop Revolution, and Australian Hops (HPA).
Product overview
Loughran Brewers Select is a B2B e-commerce platform for brewing ingredients, operating as part of the Loughran family. The platform offers a curated portfolio of hop varieties and malt products from global suppliers including Crosby Hops, Indie Hops, Clayton Hops, and Bestmalz. The core product is the online web shop where breweries can browse and purchase ingredients. Key offerings include Clayton Hops' Amplifire™ product line (Fresh Hop Oil and Concentrated Lupulin Pellets), various hop varieties from Crosby Hops (Azacca®, Belma®, Centennial), Strata from Indie Hops, and Nelson Sauvin™ from Hop Revolution. The company facilitates connections between breweries and international hop growers, providing specialty ingredients for craft beer production.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- Clayton Hops™ Advanced Hop Products Curated New Zealand hop range featuring Amplifire™ Fresh Hop Oil, Amplifire™ Concentrated Lupulin Pellets, and T90 Pellets, marketed as faster, fresher, and better quality, distributed by Loughran Brewers Select to UK craft breweries.
- Crosby Hops™ Premium Hop Range Featured USA hop brand distributed in the UK by Loughran Brewers Select, offering Azacca® (ADHA-483), Belma®, Centennial, and other T90 pellet varieties for craft brewing applications.
- Indie Hops Specialty Hop Range (including Strata) Indie Hops' specialty hop varietals such as Strata, featuring flavor notes of passionfruit, melon, strawberry, grapefruit, cannabis, and dried chili peppers, sourced from the USA and supplied to UK breweries via Loughran Brewers Select.
- Hop Revolution™ Nelson Sauvin™ Premium New Zealand hop variety from Hop Revolution with distinctive Sauvignon blanc-like flavor characteristics, sold through the Brewers Select web shop.
- HPA Australian Proprietary Hop Varieties (AUSFest) Proprietary hop varieties from Australian Hop Products (HPA) showcased through the AUSFest campaign, featuring collaborative brews with UK showcase breweries and made available to UK breweries via the Brewers Select platform.
- Bestmalz Specialty Malt Range Premium German malt products from Bestmalz distributed to UK breweries through the Brewers Select platform for craft brewing applications.
Quantifiable outcome
- Enabled UK access to hop varieties previously unavailable in the region
Companies that use Loughran Brewers Select
Customer profileNamed customers2 records
Segments1 record
Ideal customer profiles1 record
Loughran Brewers Select technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Loughran Brewers Select partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.
- Crosby HopscoreFeatured supplier of premium hop products including Azacca, Belma, and Centennial varieties. Located in the USA, Crosby Hops supplies T90 pellets and other hop products through Loughran Brewers Select to UK craft breweries.
- Indie HopscoreFeatured supplier providing specialty hop varieties including Strata hops with unique flavor profiles (passionfruit, melon, strawberry, grapefruit, cannabis, dried chili peppers). Supplies hop pellets to UK market through Loughran Brewers Select.
- Clayton HopscoreNew Zealand-based hop supplier featuring Amplifire brand products including Fresh Hop Oil, Concentrated Lupulin Pellets, and T90 Pellets. Loughran Brewers Select is the UK distributor for Clayton Hops Amplifire advanced hop products.
- BestmalzcoreGerman malt supplier featured on Loughran Brewers Select platform. Provides premium malt products for craft brewing applications distributed to UK breweries.
- Hop RevolutionminorSupplier of Nelson Sauvin hop products. Featured supplier providing specialty hop varieties to Loughran Brewers Select customers.
- Australian Hops (HPA)minorAustralian Hop Products Association supplier featured through AUSFest campaign. Provides proprietary Australian hop varieties for UK market through Loughran Brewers Select.
Scale indicators1 record
Recent moves5 records
Expansion highlights4 records
Loughran Brewers Select competitors and assessment
Company assessmentBroad incumbents
- Hopsteiner: Global hop breeder, grower, and merchant operating integrated supply chains in the US, Germany, and the UK. Comparable as a vertically integrated hop supplier whose products reach UK brewers through distribution channels that overlap with Loughran's specialty positioning.
- Yakima Chief Hops: Largest US-based hop supplier and global distributor of branded and proprietary hop varieties to brewers worldwide. Comparable as a farm-direct specialty hop supplier whose products (e.g., Cryo Hops) are also distributed through UK wholesalers; sets the bar for variety exclusivity deals.
Emerging players
- Beerhawk: UK-based online retailer of craft beer and brewing ingredients with growing commercial trade business. Comparable as a UK e-commerce channel for specialty beer-related products, though more retail-tilted; illustrates how ingredient retail/distribution can be bundled with beer commerce.
Direct peers
- Country Malt Group: North American distributor of brewing ingredients (malt, hops, adjuncts) to craft breweries with a multi-category catalog. Comparable as a B2B specialty ingredient distributor focused on craft beer, although operating primarily in a different geography.
- The Malt Miller: UK-based online retailer and distributor of brewing ingredients (malt, hops, yeast) primarily serving homebrewers and small craft brewers. Comparable as a UK e-commerce platform distributing curated brewing ingredients, though Loughran is exclusively commercial.
- Charles Faram & Co Ltd: Long-established UK hop merchant and grower cooperative that supplies hops and brewing ingredients to UK craft and traditional breweries. Directly comparable as a domestic B2B distributor of hops with deep grower relationships, competing for the same craft brewery accounts as Loughran.
- BSG Craftbrewing (Brewers Supply Group): Global distributor of brewing ingredients (hops, malt, yeast, adjuncts) serving craft breweries across North America, the UK, and Europe. Direct competitor offering a broader multi-category ingredient portfolio; very relevant comparable for Loughran's business model and customer segment.
Regional players
- Thomas Fawcett & Sons: Historic UK maltster supplying specialty and heritage malts to UK and European craft brewers. Comparable as a UK malt supplier; Loughran already works alongside Bestmalz but could face or partner with Fawcett as it expands its malt offering.
- Simpsons Malt: UK-based maltster producing specialty malts for craft brewers and distillers. Comparable as a domestic supplier of premium, curated brewing inputs to UK craft customers, with potential overlap in the malt segment of Loughran's portfolio.
- Murphy & Son Ltd: UK supplier of brewing sugars, finings, process aids, and adjuncts to commercial breweries. Comparable as a UK B2B supplier of specialty brewing inputs; adjacent rather than direct overlap with Loughran's hops/malt focus.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat3 records
Key risks1 record
Key highlights5 records
Customer concentration
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Loughran Brewers Select leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles2 records
Loughran Brewers Select funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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Loughran Brewers Select M&A and investment
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Investments
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Frequently asked questions about Loughran Brewers Select
What does Loughran Brewers Select do?
Loughran Brewers Select is a UK-based B2B distributor of brewing ingredients, supplying farm-direct hops (whole cones, T90 pellets, hop oils, concentrated lupulin pellets) and specialty malts to commercial craft breweries across Great Britain and the Republic of Ireland/Northern Ireland. Customers must complete a multi-step business account application (VAT, company details, signature) before ordering through the e-commerce web shop, and pricing is provided via a price-list request rather than public listing. The product range is curated from a global supplier network including Crosby Hops, Indie Hops, Clayton Hops, Bestmalz, Hop Revolution, and Australian Hops (HPA).
Is Loughran Brewers Select a public or private company?
Loughran Brewers Select is a private company. It is classified as family owned and is currently operating.
When was Loughran Brewers Select founded?
Loughran Brewers Select was founded in -1. It employs 11 to 50 people.
Where is Loughran Brewers Select based?
Loughran Brewers Select is headquartered in Peterborough, United Kingdom, in the Europe region.
How does Loughran Brewers Select make money?
One revenue line is on record: brewing Ingredient Sales.
Who are Loughran Brewers Select's main competitors?
Broad incumbents on record are Hopsteiner and Yakima Chief Hops. Beerhawk is listed as an emerging player. Direct peers are Country Malt Group, The Malt Miller, Charles Faram & Co Ltd and BSG Craftbrewing (Brewers Supply Group). Regional players are Thomas Fawcett & Sons, Simpsons Malt and Murphy & Son Ltd.
Does Loughran Brewers Select have an API?
No public API is recorded for Loughran Brewers Select.
What industry is Loughran Brewers Select in?
Loughran Brewers Select's product category is Brewing Ingredients Distribution. Its primary akta.pro industry code is AFAIAGAH, Craft & Specialty Beverage Wholesale (Local/Artisanal), with a secondary code of AFAIAGAA, Alcoholic Beverage Wholesale (Beer, Wine, Spirits). Its NAICS code is 4248 and its SIC code is 5180.