PADSTOW BREWING COMPANY (2013) LTD

What PADSTOW BREWING COMPANY (2013) LTD does

Padstow Brewing Company (2013) Ltd is a privately-held independent craft brewery and hospitality operator based in Padstow, Cornwall, founded in 2013 by Caron and Des Archer from a converted surf shower with 100-litre equipment. The company now operates a 2,000-litre custom-built brewery with five fermenters and an in-house Microcan canning line installed in 2022, producing a broad range of multi-award-winning beers across lagers, IPAs, porters, stouts, sours, and bitters, alongside a Cornish cider and an own-recipe Premium Cornish Gin enhanced by Trevethan Distillery. Gluten reduction is handled through the commercially available Brewer's Clarity enzyme, allowing traditional barley- and wheat-based brewing while achieving under-20ppm certification across most SKUs.

The business generates revenue through a hybrid model: direct-to-consumer e-commerce shipping UK-mainland via APC, two physical Tasting Rooms in Padstow town centre (Broad Street opened 2017, Duke Street opened 2020), brewery tours and guided tasting sessions, on-site food and merchandise, and trade distribution across Cornwall via its own delivery network with UK-wide reach through the EeBria Trade marketplace. Pricing spans unit cans at £3.10-£4.60, multi-pack and mixed-case gift sets, 5-litre mini-kegs, gin gift sets, and experience tickets from £12.50 for tastings to £25 for brewery tours.

The customer base is a long-tail of craft-beer enthusiasts and Padstow visitors purchasing direct, supplemented by a regional on-trade account list of Cornish pubs and restaurants; the company has no institutional shareholders, no funding rounds, and no parent company, and remains owner-operated. Strategic positioning leans on award credibility (SIBA, CAMRA, Taste of the West, Great British Food Awards, Maltfest), local provenance (Warminster Maltings floor malted barley, Cornwall Air Ambulance and Fishermen's Mission charity partnerships), and brand experience through the two Tasting Rooms and on-site brewery tours.

Name

PADSTOW BREWING COMPANY (2013) LTD

Legal name

PADSTOW BREWING COMPANY (2013) LTD

Website

https://padstowbrewing.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

2013

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Padstow Brewing Company (2013) Ltd is an independent Cornish craft brewery founded in 2013 by Caron and Des Archer, producing and selling multi-award-winning craft beer, cider, and gin via a Padstow brewery, two town-centre tasting rooms, online shop, and UK trade distribution.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Craft Beer

NAICS

Breweries (31212), Drinking Places (Alcoholic Beverages) (7224)

SIC

Malt Beverages (2082)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Brewpubs & Taprooms (On-site Beer Service) (THAFALAA), Taprooms & Brewpubs (CRANACAF), Beer, Brewery & Craft Beverage Tastings (THAJAGAE)

Keywords

• Craft beer production
• Craft brewery operations
• On-site tasting venues
• Brewery tour experiences
• Cider and gin production

Headquarters

HQ city

Padstow

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, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Beer and Cider Sales: Direct sales of craft beer in various formats: cans (440ml), bottles (500ml), mini-kegs (5L), and cask ale. Also Sunshine Cider. Gluten-free options available across most range.
2. Merchandise and Branded Items: Branded glassware, apparel (t-shirts, hoodies, polo shirts, hats), accessories (mugs, keyrings, coasters, jute bags, bar runners), and Hop Candles.
3. Premium Cornish Gin: Own-recipe premium gin 40% ABV, created on one-litre copper still by founders and enhanced by Trevethan Distillery. Sold standalone and in gift sets with glasses and hop candles.
4. Brewery Tours and Experiences: Guided brewery tours at £25 per person (90 minutes, includes tasting and 10% discount on purchases). BREWDAY Experience includes hands-on brewing day with brewer, Cornish pasty lunch, and unlimited beer.
5. Tasting Room On-site Sales: Draught beer, wines, spirits, cocktails, food (crab sandwiches, platters, pies) at two Padstow venues. Guided tasting sessions at £12.50 per person.
6. Gift Vouchers: Gift vouchers for Padstow Tasting Rooms via Square, redeemable for food and drink.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Padstow Brewing Company produces and sells a range of multi award-winning craft beers in cans, bottles, mini-kegs, and cask formats, alongside Padstow Sunshine Cider and Premium Cornish Gin. The company operates two Tasting Room venues in Padstow serving draught beer, food, and cocktails, and offers brewery tours, guided tastings, and a hands-on Brewday Experience. Branded merchandise, gift sets, and mixed case selections extend the range across multiple formats and price points.

Product overview

Padstow Brewing Company is an independent Cornish craft brewery producing multi award-winning beers across a diverse range of styles. The core product portfolio includes flagship beers such as Pocket Rocket (hazy session IPA), Padstow IPA, Padstow Pilsner, Windjammer (Cornish copper ale), May Day (Citra pale ale), Pilot (Cornish porter), and seasonal releases like Pistols at Dawn (dark lager), Pockarillo (West Coast IPA), and The Smoke (smoked oatmeal stout). The company extends beyond beer with Premium Cornish Gin and Padstow Sunshine Cider. Products are available across multiple formats: bottles (500ml), cans (440ml), cask, keg, and 5-litre mini-kegs. The company operates two retail venues (Duke Street and Broad Street tasting rooms) offering draught beer, food, cocktails, and tasting flights. Additional revenue streams include brewery tours, guided tasting sessions, branded merchandise, gift sets, and mixed beer case selections. Distribution is available online (UK mainland) and via trade partners including EeBria Trade for nationwide distribution.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Craft Beer Range Multi award-winning craft beers including Padstow IPA, Pocket Rocket (hazy session IPA), Padstow Pilsner, Helles Lager, Padstow Pale, Padstow Local (Best Bitter), May Day (Citra Pale Ale), Pilot (Cornish Porter), Windjammer (Cornish copper ale), Pistols at Dawn (Dunkel dark lager), Pockarillo (West Coast IPA), Pacific Coaster 2, The Smoke (smoked oatmeal stout), Lobster Kviek, You Ok Hun?, and Crew Brew (alcohol-free). Available in 440ml cans, 500ml bottles, cask, keg, and 5-litre mini-kegs. Most range is gluten-reduced to under 20ppm using Brewer's Clarity enzyme.
• Padstow Sunshine Cider Cornish sparkling cider at 6.5% ABV, made with pressed English Dessert and Bramley apples and fermented with Champagne yeast. Gluten free; contains sulphites. Available in 500ml bottles and gift sets.
• Premium Cornish Gin Own-recipe premium Cornish gin at 40% ABV, initially created on a one-litre copper still and enhanced for full production by John Hall at Trevethan Distillery. Features hops typically found in Padstow beers including Pocket Rocket and Windjammer. Sold standalone in 70cl bottles and in gift sets.
• 5L Mini Kegs 5-litre mini-kegs for social gatherings, available in Padstow Windjammer, Padstow May Day, Pocket Rocket, Lobster Kviek, Padstow Pilsner, Pacific Coaster 2, and Padstow Local. Typically 3+ months best-before-end.

Quantifiable outcome

• Won first CAMRA award within six months of starting production in 2013
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Integration5 records

Feature2 records

Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Fishermen's MissioncoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Since 2024, Padstow Brewing has been working with the Fishermen's Mission, a charity delivering emergency support to fishermen and their families since 1881. Lobster Kviek (4.5% hoppy pale ale) donates 10p per can sold. Crab Sandwiches and Crab Platters at Tasting Room also donate 25p per sale to the charity.
• Cornwall Air AmbulancecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration producing Crew Brew, an alcohol-free pale ale (0.5%). Each can sold donates 10p directly to Cornwall Air Ambulance to support their life-saving endeavors.
• Falmouth UniversityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSince 2018, Falmouth University students create artwork for Padstow Brewing's canned beers. Collaboration combines great beer with great art, featuring seasonal brews with eye-catching student artwork.
• Lobster HatcheryminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLong-term relationship revisited and refreshed in 2023. Local Padstow charity/organization.
• The Park BreweryminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCreated two excellent collaborations with The Park Brewery from South-West London in 2022.
• BrewsercoreGTM or Marketing PartnerProjectX 2025 is Brewser's flagship collaboration with 12 breweries creating 12 beers for the UK's Biggest Blind Beer Tasting Event. Each can stripped of branding and wrapped in Brewser's ProjectX design. Consumers taste, guess brewery, rate beers, and vote for ProjectX 2025 Brewery of the Year.
• Prawn on the LawnminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration on You Ok Hun? Helles lager, brewed specifically to pair with Prawn on the Lawn's modern, inventive, seafood-centric menu.
• Trevethan DistilleryminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerJohn Hall, head distiller at Trevethan Distillery in Cornwall, enhanced the full production version of Padstow's Premium Cornish Gin.
• EeBria TradecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEeBria Trade marketplace enables UK-wide distribution of Padstow's kegs and bottles. Beer ships direct from brewery for freshness. Ideal for trade customers outside Cornwall delivery area.
• Warminster MaltingscoreOthersSupplier of floor malted barley. The oldest floor malting house in the country with over 150 years of malting expertise. Padstow pays premium for this ingredient as it makes the final product better.
• St Eval Candle CompanyminorOthersMakes Padstow Brewing's Hop Candles. Located just 7 miles up the road from the brewery. Luxury handmade candles in tins with hop-like aroma.
• APC (Courier)coreOthersPreferred courier service for next-day delivery. Delivery times Monday to Friday 9am-5pm. APC couriers entitled to ask for ID if alcohol delivery recipient appears under 18.
• Stripe.comcoreOthersThird-party payment processor for secure credit card processing on website. Subject to stringent security policies. Customer credit card numbers never stored by Padstow Brewing.
• MailChimpminorOthersThird-party email management company used to manage some communications. Email addresses shared for newsletter and marketing purposes.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Penzance Brewing Co: Independent West Cornwall craft brewery with own taproom and tasting room experiences. Comparable in microbrewery scale, Cornwall location, and tourism-led tasting room model.
• Lizard Brewing Company: Small Cornish craft brewery operating in a similarly coastal Cornwall setting with taproom. Closest peer in micro-scale, regional Cornish craft identity, and direct-to-consumer plus local trade distribution.
• St Ives Brewery: Cornish craft brewery operating from a coastal town with pub/bar operations. Comparable as a Cornwall-based craft producer combining brewing and on-premise hospitality.
• Skinner's Brewery: Cornish family-run craft brewery with multiple award-winning beers and own taproom. Direct comparable in independent Cornwall craft positioning and family-ownership structure.
• The Park Brewery: South-West London craft brewery with which Padstow Brewing has co-brewed collaborations. Comparable in scale and approach to UK micro-brewing with on-site hospitality and collaboration culture.
• Harbour Brewing Co: Independent Cornish craft brewery operating from a Cornwall coastal location with on-site taproom. Most direct comparable in terms of independent Cornish craft positioning, scale, and mixed D2C/trade model.

Regional players

• St Austell Brewery: Cornwall's largest regional brewer (Tribute, Proper Job) with brewery taproom and on-site tours. Comparable as a Cornwall-anchored beer brand combining brewing, hospitality, and tourism, though far larger in scale than Padstow.
• Sharp's Brewery (Doom Bar): Cornish brewery famous for Doom Bar, now part of Molson Coors. Comparable as a Cornwall-based brewer with on-site hospitality; represents the regional incumbent Padstow must differentiate against at home.

Others

• Trevethan Distillery: Cornish gin distillery that enhanced and produces Padstow's Premium Cornish Gin. Adjacent producer in the same Cornish craft spirits ecosystem; comparable as a small Cornish premium drinks brand with tasting room.
• Brewser: UK craft beer blind-tasting platform running ProjectX 2025 with Padstow Brewing as a participating brewery. Adjacent as a UK craft beer marketing/community partner, comparable in target audience of discerning UK craft beer consumers.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/padstowbrewingco
• Instagraminstagram.com/padstowbrewingco
• Xx.com/PadstowBrewing
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/padstow-brewing-company-llp

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Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

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Investors

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Investments

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