What Farm Yard Brew Co. does

Farm Yard Brew Co. is an independent craft brewery and destination taproom based on a working farm in Cockerham/Lancaster, Lancashire, founded in 2017 by Steve Holmes (sixth-generation owner of Moss Edge Farm) originally as Farm Yard Ales and rebranded to its current name in 2022. The company operates a brewing facility whose tank capacity was scaled from an initial 2,000 litres in 2017 to 400,000 litres by 2023 via successive tank additions and an on-site canning line, with around 12 permanent SKUs plus approximately two special releases per month spanning IPAs, session IPAs, stouts, pilsners, gluten-free pale, and alcohol-free options. A 12-keg, 3-cask taproom with a large canned-beer fridge operates five days a week as the brand experience hub, supported by a resident food vendor (Marrow) and event programming including live music and the annual FYA festival. The business has no disclosed external funding and appears to have been built on a Rural Development Programme grant plus NatWest debt at founding; it is privately held by the Holmes family and remains a sub-10-person operation.

Name

Farm Yard Brew Co.

Legal name

Farm Yard Brew Co.

Website

https://farmyardbrew.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

2017

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Farm Yard Brew Co. is an independent craft brewery and destination taproom in Lancashire, UK, producing an award-winning core beer range and selling via on-site taproom, direct-to-consumer e-commerce, and trade distribution across the North West.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Craft Brewing

NAICS

Breweries (31212), Drinking Places (Alcoholic Beverages) (722410)

SIC

Wholesale-Beer, Wine & Distilled Alcoholic Beverages (5180)

akta.pro primary industry

Microbreweries & Craft Breweries (THAFALAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Beer Brewing & Craft Brewing (AFAFAAAA), Brewpubs & Taprooms (On-site Beer Service) (THAFALAA)

Keywords

• Craft beer brewing
• Brewery taproom operations
• Craft beer distribution
• Beer subscription service
• Independent brewery products

Headquarters

HQ city

Lancaster

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Taproom Sales: On-site sales of draft and canned beers, local gins, wines, spirits, and alcohol-free options. Primary revenue driver and brand experience hub.
2. Online Shop: Direct-to-consumer online sales of canned beer (mixes and cases), merchandise (bucket hats, football strips, socks, scarves, glasses, tote bags), and subscription boxes.
3. Trade/B2B Distribution: Wholesale of draft and packaged beer to other pubs, bars, and shops across the North West and nationally.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Farm Yard Brew Co. is an independent craft brewery that brews, packages, and sells a core range of around 12 beers (IPAs, stouts, pilsners, gluten-free, alcohol-free) plus seasonal and collaboration specials. It operates a destination taproom at the brewery in Lancaster, Lancashire, and sells packaged beer via its own online shop and trade/wholesale distribution to pubs, bars, and shops across the North West and nationally.

Product overview

Farm Yard Brew Co. is a craft brewery and taproom business located in Lancaster, Lancashire. Originally founded as Farm Yard Ales in 2017, the company operates a 2,000 litre brew plant that expanded to 400,000L capacity by 2023. Their product portfolio includes a core range of around 12 beers (such as Gulf IPA, CHAFF Session IPA, Hoof Coffee Milk Stout, Smoove Bitter, and Sheaf Gluten-Free Pale), seasonal and limited edition specials, and collaborations with other breweries. They offer merchandise, subscription boxes, and gift vouchers through their online shop, and operate a taproom with 12 keg lines and 3 cask lines alongside resident food vendor Marrow. Trade distribution is available to venues and retailers across the North West and nationally.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Gulf IPA (5.8%) A 5.8% IPA and a Great Taste Award winner (2022), part of the permanent core range. Targeted at craft beer enthusiasts and on-trade venues.
• CHAFF Session IPA (4.7%) A 4.7% Session IPA and a Great Taste Award winner (2022), part of the permanent core range.
• Hoof Coffee Milk Stout (4.3%) A 4.3% coffee milk stout and a Great Taste Award winner (2022), part of the permanent core range.
• Sheaf Gluten-Free Pale (4.1%) A 4.1% gluten-free pale ale brewed with Citra and Mosaic hops, for gluten-intolerant consumers.
• Float On Alcohol-Free Pale (0.5%) A 0.5% ABV alcohol-free pale ale for low/no-alcohol drinkers.
• Dubbel Trouble BA Belgian Dubbel (8.5%) A 8.5% barrel-aged Belgian Dubbel, part of the special/seasonal release range.
• Core Mixed Case A pre-selected mixed case of core beers sold via the online shop (£41.50), for direct-to-consumer buyers.
• Monthly Subscription Box A recurring monthly subscription of curated Farm Yard Brew Co. beers delivered to the customer at £36.50/month.
• Online Gift Vouchers Electronic gift cards redeemable against purchases on the online store.
• Bar Tabs (Taproom Gift Vouchers) Gift tabs redeemable in the on-site taproom for beer, food, and merchandise.
• FYBCo Branded Merchandise Branded merchandise including bucket hats, socks, caps, tote bags, football strips, scarves, glasses, and temporary tattoos, sold via the online shop.
• 2L Growler A 2-litre reusable metal growler for takeout draft beer, sold via the online shop.
• Taproom Experience On-site destination taproom at the brewery with 12 keg lines, 3 cask lines, a large can fridge, local gins, wines, spirits, and alcohol-free options, plus live music, food vendors, and community events.
• Trade/Wholesale Beer Distribution Wholesale distribution of packaged and draft beer to pubs, bars, and shops across the North West (weekly direct deliveries) and nationally via pallet shipping, ordered through the Sellar.io trade portal.

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

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AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• MarrowcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerMarrow is the resident food vendor at the Farm Yard Brew Co. taproom, serving wood-fired steaks, burgers, grilled veggie options, fresh breads, and rotating weekly specials. They operate during taproom opening hours and represent a significant part of the taproom offering, with food service times matching the bar's operating schedule. Marrow also has catering capabilities for large parties and events.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Northern Monk: Leeds-based independent craft brewery operating a destination taproom (Northern Monk Refectory) alongside trade and DTC channels. Closely comparable as a Northern England craft brewery combining taproom experience with multi-channel distribution.
• Thornbridge Brewery: Derbyshire-based regional craft brewery with brewery taproom, national trade distribution, and a long-tenured awards profile. Comparable as a UK regional craft brewer combining on-site hospitality with broad trade reach.
• Verdant Brewing Co: Cornwall-based craft brewery focused on hazy IPAs and small-batch releases with a strong DTC following. Comparable as an award-winning UK craft producer of similar scale with emphasis on limited releases and direct consumer engagement.
• Marble Beers: Manchester-based independent brewery known for both traditional cask ales and modern craft, with a long-standing taproom (Marble Arch). Comparable as a Northern England craft brewery blending traditional and modern styles with on-site hospitality.
• Cloudwater Brew Co: Manchester-based craft brewery of similar vintage and scale, with a taproom (cloudwater@fiveways) and strong UK trade reputation. Highly comparable as a craft microbrewery combining award-winning beers, a destination taproom, and B2B distribution in the North of England.
• Wiper and True: Bristol-based craft brewery of similar scale with taproom, DTC sales, and trade distribution across the UK. Directly comparable on size, product breadth, and multi-channel model.

Broad incumbents

• Magic Rock Brewing: Yorkshire-based craft brewery acquired by Lion (Kirin) with a larger taproom and national distribution. Comparable as a North-of-England craft competitor but at materially greater scale and with institutional backing.
• Camden Town Brewery: London-based craft brewery (now part of AB InBev's ZX Ventures portfolio) with multiple taprooms and national distribution. Comparable on craft positioning and taproom model but at significantly larger scale.
• BrewDog: Largest UK craft brewery with dozens of taprooms, large national and international trade presence, and aggressive DTC. Sets the competitive ceiling for craft-taproom economics and trade scale that Farm Yard Brew operates beneath.
• Black Sheep Brewery: Yorkshire-based regional brewery with on-site visitor experience, trade distribution, and a long-standing UK brand. Comparable on regional-brewery-plus-taproom model, though at a much larger volume scale.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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