Floc. Brewing

What Floc. Brewing does

Floc. Brewing is an independent UK craft brewery registered as Floc Brewing Ltd (Companies House No. 12036911), headquartered in Canterbury, Kent. The company produces modern, hop-forward beers — pilsners, hazy pale ales, DDH IPAs, DIPAs, and a Triple IPA — with a signature soft, hazy, pillowy mouthfeel. Brewing relies on premium hop varieties including Citra, Simcoe, Idaho 7, Motueka, Nelson Sauvin, Nectaron, and Rakau sourced from Freestyle Hops, with an annual tradition of brewing with fresh New Zealand harvest hops. All products are vegan-certified.

The business operates four distribution streams. Direct-to-consumer sales run through a Shopify e-commerce storefront (shop.flocbrewing.com) shipping 440ml cans nationwide across the UK with free shipping over £60 and DPD next-day fulfilment. A dedicated B2B trade store supplies kegs and canned beer in 12- and 24-can packs to licensed premises across the UK and Europe, with onboarding via Google Form. Three owned physical venues anchor on-site consumption: the Canterbury brewery taproom with a pizza kitchen, the Folkestone Goods Yard outdoor container bar, and The Lifeboat, a heritage pub in Margate Old Town dating to the early 1700s. A merchandise line sells limited-edition collaboration apparel (£35–£38) and e-gift cards (£25–£100).

Commercial strategy is community-led and collaboration-driven. Floc. has co-brewed with an international roster of recognised modern craft producers including DEYA (UK), Messorem Bracitorium (Canada), Other Half (USA), Beak (UK), and Tripping Animals (USA), producing limited releases such as Cloud Forms (2026), Win Win Win TIPA (2026), Never In Doubt DIPA (2025), and Squeezed DIPA (2025). Marketing is concentrated on organic social (Facebook, Instagram, X), a blog/news section, email newsletter, and Google Reviews social proof. The company has no disclosed funding rounds, no parent company, no public listing, and operates with 6 employees — founder-led, organically financed, and capital-light.

Name

Floc. Brewing

Legal name

Floc Brewing Ltd

Website

https://flocbrewing.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Floc. Brewing is an independent UK craft brewery in Canterbury producing modern hop-forward beers (pilsners, hazy pale ales, IPAs, DIPAs, TIPAs) sold via a Shopify D2C e-commerce store, three Kent taprooms, and B2B trade across the UK and Europe.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Craft Beer

NAICS

Breweries (31212), Beverage Manufacturing (3121)

SIC

Malt Beverages (2082), Wholesale-Beer, Wine & Distilled Alcoholic Beverages (5180)

akta.pro primary industry

Beer Brewing & Brands (CRADAIAA)

Keywords

• Craft beer brewing
• Hop-forward IPAs
• Hazy pale ales
• Vegan certified beer
• Craft beer taproom

Headquarters

HQ city

Canterbury

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Direct Beer Sales (D2C E-commerce): Online sales of canned beer (440ml cans) to consumers across the UK via their Shopify-powered e-commerce store. Products include core range (Slip Pils, Warm Shade) and limited/special releases (collaboration DIPAs, TIPAs). Volume discounts apply: 5% off 6-pack, 10% off 12-pack, 15% off 24-pack. Free shipping on orders over £60.
2. Trade / Wholesale Beer Sales: B2B sales of canned beer and kegs to trade customers including pubs, bars, and retailers across the UK and Europe. Trade accounts can be set up via a Google Form. Products sold in 12-can and 24-can trade packs at discounted wholesale prices.
3. Taproom & Venue Sales: Revenue from on-site consumption at three venues: Canterbury Taproom (pizza and drinks), Folkestone Goods Yard Bar (outdoor container bar), and The Lifeboat Margate (historic 'proper boozer'). Pizza kitchen at Canterbury Taproom provides additional food revenue.
4. Merchandise Sales: Sale of branded merchandise including limited-edition collaboration t-shirts (e.g., Floc. x DEYA Cloud Forms tee at £35, Floc. x Messorem Win Win Win long sleeve at £38) and e-gift cards (available in £25, £50, £75, £100 denominations).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Floc. Brewing is an independent UK craft brewery that designs, brews, and sells modern, hop-forward craft beers (DDH IPAs, DIPAs, TIPAs, hazy pale ales, and pilsners) as canned 440ml products, plus draft beer served on-site. The portfolio centres on two core beers (Slip Pils 4.5% Pilsner, Warm Shade 4% Hazy Pale Ale) plus a rotating slate of limited-edition collaboration and seasonal releases. All beers are certified vegan and produced with premium hops including seasonal fresh New Zealand harvests from Freestyle Hops.

Product overview

Floc. Brewing is an independent UK craft brewery operating a direct-to-consumer e-commerce storefront alongside three physical taproom venues in Canterbury, Folkestone, and Margate. The product portfolio consists of two core beers — Slip Pils (4.5% pilsner) and Warm Shade (4% hazy pale ale) — supplemented by a rotating range of specialty and collaboration IPAs, DIPAs, and TIPA brews sold as limited releases (e.g., Cloud Forms series with DEYA, Win Win Win TIPA with Messorem, Squeezed DIPA with Tripping Animals, Night Rain DDH IPA). Products are sold online in 440ml cans (single, 6-pack, 12-pack, 24-pack) with free UK shipping over £60, and via a dedicated trade store for B2B bulk purchases. The company also operates physical taprooms serving fresh draft beer, hosts events, and sells branded merchandise including collaboration apparel.

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Products and services

• Slip Pils 4.5% Pilsner A clean, crisp 4.5% Pilsner brewed using a traditional Pilsen water profile on a light malt base with Tettnanger and Hallertauer Mittelfrüh hops, sold in 440ml cans at £3.90. A core range offering for craft beer drinkers and trade accounts.
• Warm Shade 4% Hazy Pale Ale A 4% hazy, sessionable pale ale packed with Idaho 7, Simcoe, and Citra hops delivering tropical fruit, pine, resinous citrus, and tangerine with a soft mouthfeel and balanced bitterness. Sold in 440ml cans at £4.20. Vegan certified. Core range offering.
• Night Rain 6.2% DDH IPA A soft, saturated 6.2% double dry-hopped IPA brewed with Motueka, Nectaron, and Citra hops — bright lime zest, ripe peach and pineapple, juicy orange, and a smooth hazy finish. Sold in 440ml cans at £5.80.
• Cloud Forms 5% DDH Pale Ale (Collaboration with DEYA) A 5% double dry-hopped pale ale brewed with DEYA Brewing Company using fresh 2026 Freestyle Hops — Nectaron, Motueka, and Nelson Sauvin — delivering bright lime, gooseberry, peach, and tropical notes over a soft, pillowy body. Sold in 440ml cans at £4.90.
• Cloud Forms 6.5% DDH IPA (Collaboration with DEYA) A 6.5% double dry-hopped IPA brewed with DEYA Brewing Company using fresh 2026 Freestyle Hops — Nelson Sauvin, Peacharine, Nectaron, and Tropical Fusion — layering tropical fruit, white grape, and citrus zest with a soft, saturated finish. Sold in 440ml cans at £5.80.
• Win Win Win 10% TIPA (Collaboration with Messorem Bracitorium) A 10% Triple IPA brewed with Messorem Bracitorium, layered with Nelson Sauvin, Citra, Motueka, and Rakau T90 hops, amplified with Fresh Nelson Cold-Pressed Hop Juice from Freestyle. Delivers saturated tropical fruit, white grape, and citrus over a dense, smooth body. Sold in 440ml cans at £9.50.
• Squeezed 8% DIPA (Collaboration with Tripping Animals, Miami) An 8% double IPA brewed with Tripping Animals, Miami, brimming with Motueka, Citra, and Simcoe hops — juicy citrus, tropical fruit, and dank resin balanced by soft haze and a smooth bitter finish. Sold in 440ml cans at £7.50.
• Taproom & Venue Experiences On-site beer consumption across three owned venues in Kent: Canterbury Taproom (brewery taproom with pizza kitchen Thursday–Sunday and quiz nights), Folkestone Goods Yard Bar (outdoor container bar by the seaside), and The Lifeboat Margate (heritage 1700s pub in Margate Old Town, walk-in only).
• Trade Store (B2B Wholesale) A B2B wholesale channel selling kegs and canned craft beer (12/24-can packs) to pubs, bars, restaurants, and retailers across the UK and Europe. Trade accounts are set up via Google Form application; trade products are excluded from the free shipping threshold.
• Branded Merchandise (Collaboration Apparel & Gift Cards) Branded merchandise including limited-edition collaboration t-shirts (e.g., Floc. x DEYA 'Cloud Forms' tee at £35; Floc. x Messorem 'Win Win Win' long sleeve at £38) and e-gift cards in £25, £50, £75, and £100 denominations.

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

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Feature3 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• DEYA Brewing CompanycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Three-beer collaboration series 'Cloud Forms' celebrating fresh New Zealand hop harvest 2026. Includes Cloud Forms 4% Pale Ale (cask), Cloud Forms 5% DDH Pale Ale, and Cloud Forms 6.5% DDH IPA. Shared philosophy on texture, balance, and letting exceptional hops speak for themselves. Limited-edition co-branded merchandise (t-shirt) also released.
• Messorem BracitoriumcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026First-ever Triple IPA collaboration 'Win Win Win' (10%) brewed together at Floc. Canterbury brewery. Messorem founder Marc visited the UK to brew the beer. The collaboration was inspired after Floc tasted Messorem's beers at Irie Jungle 2025. Includes co-branded limited-edition long-sleeve t-shirt.
• Beak BreweryminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Annual New Zealand hop harvest collaboration — 'Threads NZ'. Pre-sale goes live for release week of 13th April 2026. The yearly mix-up celebrates fresh NZ hops in collaboration with Beak, featuring Freestyle Hops varieties.
• Freestyle HopscoreTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2026Primary hop supplier, particularly for New Zealand hop varieties (Motueka, Nelson Sauvin, Nectaron, Rakau, etc.). Freestyle's focus on terroir, picking at optimum ripeness, and preserving each lot's unique character enables Floc's annual fresh harvest brewing tradition. Includes fresh Nelson Cold-Pressed Hop Juice used in the Win Win Win TIPA.
• Other Half BrewingcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Tap takeover at The Sutton Arms in London with Sam from Other Half, followed by collaborative brew 'Never In Doubt' — an 8.4% Double IPA featuring Peacharine, Motueka, Manilita, and Nelson Sauvin hops. Collaboration between two breweries known for modern, soft, hop-saturated, drinkable beer.
• Tripping Animals (Miami)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Bold DIPA collaboration 'Squeezed' (8%) brewed with Miami-based Tripping Animals. Brimming with Motueka, Citra, and Simcoe hops, delivering juicy citrus, tropical fruit, and dank resin balanced by soft haze.
• ShopifycoreTechnology or IntegrationE-commerce platform hosting Floc's online store. Shopify powers the product catalogue, checkout, and order management. Referenced in Privacy Policy and Terms of Service as the platform provider.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• BrewDog: Largest UK craft brewer with national on-trade, retail, and own-venue footprint; competes for the same modern craft beer consumer and on-trade tap real estate as Floc., albeit at vastly greater scale.
• Camden Town Brewery: London-based craft brewery (owned by AB InBev) with national UK distribution and own taproom — represents the at-scale incumbent model that small independents like Floc. compete against for trade listings.

Direct peers

• The Kernel Brewery: London-based independent craft brewery with a comparable indie scale and D2C-led philosophy, although stylistically more traditional; serves a similar premium trade account customer.
• Salt Beer Factory: West Yorkshire craft brewery and taproom operator combining modern, hop-forward beers with on-site hospitality — directly analogous multi-venue indie model to Floc.'s three Kent venues.
• Verdant Brewing Co. Cornwall-based UK craft brewery known for soft, hazy, hop-forward IPAs and pales; very similar brewing philosophy to Floc. with comparable direct-to-consumer and on-trade positioning.
• Tripping Animals: Miami-based craft brewery producing juicy, hazy IPAs/DIPAs; collaborator on 'Squeezed'. Overlapping consumer base, style, and collaboration-led growth pattern.
• Beak Brewery: UK craft brewery based in Lewes producing modern, hop-forward beers; recurring 'Threads NZ' collaboration partner with overlapping style profile and similar indie scale.
• Messorem Bracitorium: Canadian craft brewery focused on high-ABV hop-saturated DIPAs and TIPAs; collaboration partner on 'Win Win Win'. Highly comparable style positioning and limited-release direct-to-consumer model.
• DEYA Brewing Company: UK craft brewery renowned for soft, hazy, hop-forward IPAs and DIPAs; direct collaboration partner on the flagship Cloud Forms series and a near-perfect stylistic mirror to Floc.'s house beer profile.
• Other Half Brewing: US craft brewery known for hazy, juice-forward IPAs and DIPAs; direct collaboration partner on 'Never In Doubt'. Comparable size, style, and collaboration-led growth model to Floc.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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