St.Ives Brewery

What St.Ives Brewery does

St. Ives Brewery is a Cornwall, UK-based craft beer producer founded in 2010, operating a 60-hectoliter brewhouse at Unit 5, Marsh Lane Industrial Estate, Hayle, plus two additional physical venues in St Ives (the Art of Brewing Micro Taproom at 30 Fore Street and the Brewhouse Cafe on Trewidden Road). Headcount is reported in the 11-50 range. The core product range includes Porth Pilsner, Meor IPA, Alba IPA, and Hella GF Pale Ale, supported by a rotating seasonal slate (Slipway Session NE IPA, Slipway 0.5%, Knill West Coast DIPA, Destination DIPA, Mean As DDH NZ IPA, Alora DDH IPA, That's My Jam Fruited Sour, Zennor Oatmeal Stout, Drift Amber Ale, Helles Mouth Lager, Summer Hazy IPA, Whistling Up The Wind IPA) and two Gibson's ciders. Distribution blends direct-to-consumer (Shopify-powered online shop with free UK delivery over £50, taproom sales), regional wholesale to pubs and retailers in Devon and Cornwall, and national trade access via SIBA and Eebria platforms. Revenue is complemented by ancillary lines including brewery merchandise, gift vouchers, £18 brewery tours (capacity 12), and wedding venue hire at the Hayle Taproom priced at £3,000-£4,500 depending on season, with capacity for up to 300 guests.

The business model is multi-stream but consumer-anchored: beer sales at unit prices of £15.95-£31.95 per multi-pack, mixed cases from £22-£45, one-time merch purchases (£6.95-£25.95), per-head tour fees, and bespoke event contracts. Go-to-market combines content marketing (blog, Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, email newsletter) with experiential taproom marketing (live music, food trucks, record fairs) and trade enablement through dedicated sales contacts and platform integrations. Notable collaborations include a co-development partnership with Vocation Brewery on sour and DDH IPA releases, and a content partnership with The Sloop Inn providing live webcam content on the brewery website. No external funding, parent company, or institutional ownership is disclosed; the business is privately held and independently operated.

Name

St.Ives Brewery

Legal name

St Ives Brewery

Website

https://stives-brewery.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

2010

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

St. Ives Brewery is a Cornwall-based craft beer producer founded in 2010, operating a Hayle brewhouse, two St Ives taprooms, a Shopify DTC shop, and trade distribution, selling core and seasonal beers, ciders, merchandise, brewery tours, and wedding venue services to UK consumers and regional on-trade accounts.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Craft Beer

NAICS

Breweries (31212), Drinking Places (Alcoholic Beverages) (722410), Beverage Manufacturing (3121)

SIC

Malt Beverages (2082)

akta.pro primary industry

Packaging & Production Breweries (Limited/No On-site Service) (THAFALAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Craft Beer Bars & Taprooms (THAFAEAG), Alcoholic Beverage Tours & On-site Experiences (Brewery/Winery/Distillery) (THAFALAK), Cider & Perry Producers & Brands (CRADAIAE)

Keywords

• Craft beer brewing
• Beer taproom venues
• Brewery tours
• Craft beer wholesale
• Wedding venue hire

Headquarters

HQ city

Hayle

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Direct Beer Sales: Direct-to-consumer beer sales through e-commerce shop and taprooms. Products sold in individual units (330ml, 440ml cans; 500ml bottles) and mixed case bundles. One-time purchase model for each transaction.
2. Merchandise Sales: Official brewery merchandise including clothing (t-shirts, hats), glassware (pint glasses, tumbler glasses), accessories (bottle openers, tote bags, beanie hats), sold through online shop.
3. Wedding Venue Hire: Hayle Taproom available for private wedding events and venue hire. Low season (March/April, October) at £3,000; High season (May, September) at £4,500. Includes tables, chairs, linen, tableware, and Sonos Sound System.
4. Brewery Tours: Exclusive brewery tours at £18 per person, including behind-the-scenes access, tasting session, and 10% discount in taproom bar. Tours available every Friday and Saturday, 3pm-5pm.
5. Trade/Wholesale: Wholesale beer sales to trade customers (pubs, restaurants, retailers) in Devon and Cornwall. Products available in kegs, casks, cans, and bottles through sales office and trade platforms.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

St.Ives Brewery is a Cornish craft brewery that produces and sells a range of craft beers (IPAs, Pilsners, Stouts, Pale Ales, Sours) and ciders through its own e-commerce shop, three physical taproom venues in Hayle and St Ives, and trade/wholesale distribution to pubs and restaurants in Devon and Cornwall. The brewery also operates a brewery tour experience and rents out the Hayle Taproom as a wedding and private event venue.

Product overview

St Ives Brewery is a craft beer producer founded in 2010 in Cornwall, UK, offering a portfolio of beers centered around its core range (Alba IPA, Porth Pilsner, Meor Session IPA, Hella GF Pale Ale) supplemented by seasonal and limited-edition releases. The brewery operates three physical venues (Hayle Taproom & Brewery, Art of Brewing Micro Taproom in St Ives, and Brewhouse Cafe) alongside an e-commerce online shop. Product lines include individual beers in bottles and cans, mixed beer cases, ciders (Gibson's Gold and Gibson's Berry), brewery merchandise, gift vouchers, and venue services including brewery tours and wedding hire. The brewery is known for its flagship Slipway NE IPA and positions itself around the Cornish coastal lifestyle.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Art of Brewing: Micro Taproom and Shop located at 30 Fore Street, St Ives, Cornwall TR26 1HE. An intimate spot celebrating the artistry behind great beer with a rotating selection of 4 brews on tap.
• Hayle Taproom
• Brewhouse Cafe

Products and services

• Porth Pilsner A crisp 4.4% ABV Pilsner lager brewed on the Cornish coast with delicate floral and fruity notes. Sold in 12x500ml bottles and 330ml cans to individual beer drinkers.
• Meor IPA A 4.8% ABV modern session IPA brewed with Cascade, Chinook, Simcoe and Mosaic hops, featuring tropical fruit, citrus and warming spice notes. Sold in 12x500ml bottles and 330ml cans.
• Alba IPA A bold 5.2% ABV fruity and piney IPA with Chinook, Cascade, Crystal and Mosaic hops delivering notes of toffee and burnt caramel. Sold in 12x500ml bottles.
• Hella GF Pale Ale A 4.2% ABV gluten-free pale ale with strawberries and summer fruit notes, balanced malt and a clean finish. Sold in 12x500ml bottles and 330ml cans.
• Slipway Session NE IPA A juicy 5% ABV New England IPA brewed with Citra and Simcoe hops featuring tropical fruit, peach and grapefruit aromas. Sold in 440ml cans.
• Slipway IPA 0.5% A 0.5% ABV low-alcohol version of the flagship Slipway IPA using Simcoe and Idaho 7 hops, delivering full flavour and haze in a non-alcoholic format. Sold in 440ml cans.
• Gibson's Gold Cider A crisp, golden 4.5% ABV medium-dry cider crafted from handpicked West Country apples, sold in 12x500ml bottles.
• Gibson's Berry Cider A 3.4% ABV refreshing berry cider blending West Country apples with blackberries, raspberries and strawberries, sold in 12x500ml bottles.
• 6 Craft Selection Mixed Case A curated selection of 6 craft beers including Knill West Coast DIPA, Whistling Up The Wind IPA, Mean As DDH IPA, Helles Mouth Lager, That's My Jam and Zennor Stout.
• 12 Hazy Bundle Mixed Case

Quantifiable outcome

• Free shipping on orders over £50

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Vocation BrewerycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration partnership for sour beer production. First collaboration was 'That's My Jam' Fruited Sour (second collaboration with Vocation), utilizing their expertise in sour beer brewing. Also collaborated on 'Alora DDH IPA' as first collaboration featuring new hop varieties Alora and Sultana.
• The Sloop InnminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartnership for webcam content at Porthmeor Beach. The Sloop Inn provides webcam footage overlooking Porthmeor beach, which St Ives Brewery embeds on their website to showcase their hometown surfing and coastal lifestyle connection.
• SIBA (Society of Independent Brewers)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTrade platform partnership enabling SIBA members to order St Ives Brewery products direct. Trade customers with SIBA accounts can order through the app.sellar.io platform.
• Eebria TrademinorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTrade platform partnership for wholesale customers located outside Devon and Cornwall to browse and purchase St Ives Brewery beers.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Vocation Brewery: Vocation Brewery is a UK craft brewery focused on hop-forward IPAs and bold styles, with national distribution and a collaboration partnership with St Ives Brewery. The product positioning, scale, and channel mix are closely comparable.
• St Austell Brewery: St Austell Brewery is a Cornish regional brewer with a similar heritage positioning, multi-venue taproom strategy, and direct-to-consumer wholesale model. Both brands compete in the Cornish identity-led craft segment and share Devon/Cornwall wholesale distribution channels.
• Penzance Brewing Co: Penzance Brewing Co is a small Cornish craft brewery operating in West Cornwall with taproom sales and local wholesale distribution. It is a direct regional competitor sharing the same geography, customer base, and venue-based business model.
• Sharp's Brewery: Sharp's Brewery is a Cornish craft brewer (now part of Molson Coors) producing Doom Bar and a portfolio of cask and bottled beers. It is directly comparable in terms of Cornish provenance branding, UK-wide wholesale distribution, and taproom presence in the same regional geography.
• Skinner's Brewery: Skinner's Brewery is a Cornish craft brewer producing a diverse cask and bottled beer range with strong regional identity. It directly competes in the same wholesale and on-trade channels in Cornwall and shares comparable production scale and headcount.
• Cornish Orchards: Cornish Orchards is a Cornish producer of ciders and soft drinks with national retail and hospitality distribution. It is directly comparable to St Ives Brewery's cider line (Gibson's Gold and Gibson's Berry), sharing West Country provenance and similar wholesale channels.
• Harbour Brewing Co: Harbour Brewing Co is an independent Cornish craft brewer producing a portfolio of IPAs and seasonal beers with direct-to-consumer e-commerce and on-site taproom. Its product mix, coastal lifestyle branding, and scale are highly comparable to St Ives Brewery.

Broad incumbents

• Camden Town Brewery: Camden Town Brewery is a London-based UK craft brewery with national distribution, a flagship taproom, and a diverse beer range. It serves overlapping on-trade and DTC customers as St Ives Brewery but at materially greater scale and brand reach.
• Beavertown Brewery: Beavertown Brewery is a UK craft brewery (part of Heineken) known for hop-forward IPAs and a strong London taproom/brewery experience. It competes for the same craft beer consumer across UK-wide retail and on-trade channels, with similar IPA-forward product positioning.
• BrewDog: BrewDog is the largest UK craft brewery with national distribution, dozens of taproom bars, and a broad product portfolio. It competes with St Ives Brewery across DTC e-commerce, on-trade, and the broader UK craft beer consumer, but at significantly greater scale and capital intensity.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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