Birmingham Brewing Co

What Birmingham Brewing Co does

Birmingham Brewing Company is an independent craft brewery headquartered at Unit 17 Stirchley Trading Estate, Hazelwell Road, in Stirchley, Birmingham, UK. The company operates a single-site brewery and taproom and produces a portfolio of eleven craft beers plus a gin, with every product brewed to be both vegan (no isinglass or animal-derived ingredients) and gluten-free. The underlying technology is an enzyme-based gluten removal process applied during conditioning that reduces gluten content to less than 20 parts per million, meeting UK gluten-free certification thresholds while preserving full flavour; the stout SKU additionally uses nitrogen carbonation for a silky mouthfeel. All brewing operations are conducted using 100% renewable energy, and packaging is recyclable.

The product range spans session pale ales (Pale Brummie at 4% ABV) through stronger IPAs (Hopfenweisse at 5.8–5.9% ABV) to alcohol-free pale and stout variants (Sober Brummie line at 0.5% ABV), addressing varied consumer occasions. A complementary Brummie Gin sub-brand is distilled from the mash of Pale Brummie brews with six botanicals and retails at £42 per 70cl bottle.

Revenue is generated through four streams: direct e-commerce sales of canned beer across the UK via the company website, on-site taproom sales at the Stirchley location with weekend hours and event programming, trade and wholesale distribution to pubs and retail outlets, and contract brewing services offered to other businesses. Pricing follows unit-based pay-as-you-go models, with 12-pack cans priced at £26.50–£28.00, single cans at £2.95–£3.00, and a 3-can beer tube at £14.00 with free delivery; a £40 order threshold unlocks free standard delivery.

Name

Birmingham Brewing Co

Legal name

Birmingham Brewing Company LTD

Website

https://birminghambrewingcompany.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

2016

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Birmingham Brewing Company is an independent Stirchley-based craft brewery producing an exclusively vegan and gluten-free beer portfolio using enzyme-based gluten removal, plus a gin sub-brand, sold via UK e-commerce, on-site taproom, trade wholesale, and contract brewing.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Craft Brewery / Craft Beer

NAICS

Breweries (31212), Beer, Wine, and Liquor Retailers (44532), Beer and Ale Merchant Wholesalers (42481)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Beer Brewing & Brands (CRADAIAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Brewpubs & Taprooms (On-site Beer Service) (THAFALAA), Beer Retail (Bottle Shops & Beer Merchants) (CRANABAC), Packaging & Production Breweries (Limited/No On-site Service) (THAFALAB)

Keywords

• Craft beer
• Gluten-free beer
• Vegan beer
• Craft brewery
• Alcohol-free beer

Headquarters

HQ city

Birmingham

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Direct Beer Sales: Direct-to-consumer sales of craft beers through the company e-commerce website, offering individual cans, 12-packs, mixed cases, and beer tubes delivered across the UK. Also includes on-site taproom sales with food and events.
2. Trade and Wholesale Distribution: Wholesale distribution of Brummie beers to pubs, restaurants, and retail outlets across the Birmingham area and wider UK.
3. Gin Production and Sales: The Brummie Gin is distilled from the mash of Pale Brummie brews, sold at £42 per 70cl bottle as a complementary product line.
4. Contract Brewing Services: Contract brewing services offered to other businesses requiring custom beer production.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Birmingham Brewing Company is an independent craft brewery in Stirchley, Birmingham that produces and sells a full range of gluten-free and vegan craft beers, including pale ales, stouts, lagers, bitters, IPAs, wheat beers, and alcohol-free variants, plus a gin distilled from brewing by-products. The company operates an e-commerce store, an on-site taproom, and trade/wholesale distribution, and offers contract brewing services to other businesses.

Product overview

Birmingham Brewing Company is an independent craft brewery based in Stirchley, Birmingham, producing a portfolio of vegan and gluten-free beers and one gin product. The core product line consists of eleven distinct beer styles: Pale Brummie (citrus pale ale), Stout Brummie (nitro oatmeal stout), Stirchley Lager (crisp lager), Bitter Brummie (modern bitter), Gold Brummie (hoppy gold ale), Sober Brummie Pale Ale and Sober Brummie Stout (both alcohol-free at 0.5%), Hazy Brummie (hazy pale ale), Pink Brummie (session IPA), Mild Brummie (dark mild), and Hopfenweisse (dry-hopped wheat beer). The portfolio also includes The Brummie Gin, distilled from Pale Brummie mash with six botanicals. Beyond individual products, the company offers mixed case configurations (All the Brummies, Classic Brummies, Pale Brummies Mix), the 3 Can Beer Tube with free delivery, and gift boxes. Trade services include contract brewing and personalised cans. The company also operates a taproom with brewery tours and beer school experiences.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• The Brummie Gin: Gin distilled from the mash of Pale Brummie brews, made with six botanicals including juniper, orange peel, coriander, orris root, lemon peel and cassia. 70cl bottle at 40% ABV.

Products and services

• Pale Brummie Original and bestselling citrus pale ale at 4% ABV, brewed with British pale malts and dry hopped with Amarillo, Citra, and Ernest hops. Vegan and gluten-free.
• Stout Brummie Vegan and gluten-free oatmeal stout at 4.8% ABV, carbonated with nitrogen for a silky smooth mouthfeel. Brewed with noble hops for earthy and floral aromas.
• Stirchley Lager Light, crisp, and refreshing lager at 4.4% ABV, brewed with British Lager Floor Malt and German melon hops. Vegan and gluten-free.
• Bitter Brummie Modern take on a classic British bitter at 4.1% ABV, brewed with caramel malts and Centennial hops. Vegan and gluten-free.
• Gold Brummie Hoppy gold ale at 5.5% ABV, combining British and American hops (Centennial, Jester, Cascade, Azacca, Harlequin) for notes of resinous pine and grapefruit. Vegan and gluten-free.
• Sober Brummie Pale Ale Alcohol-free pale ale at 0.5% ABV, brewed like an alcoholic beer and dry hopped with citra, chinook, centennial, and mosaic hops. Vegan and gluten-free. Best Non Alcoholic Beer of the Year 2023.
• Hazy Brummie Hazy pale ale at 4.5% ABV, brewed with oats and layered with Cascade, Jester, Idaho 7, Cashmere, Citra, and Nectaron hops for tropical fruit flavors. Vegan and gluten-free.
• Pink Brummie Session IPA at 4.6% ABV, brewed with British extra pale malt and oats, whirlpooled with Motueka hops and dry hopped with experimental Pink hops (ID-158) for peach, honey, and fruit sweetness. Vegan and gluten-free.
• Sober Brummie Stout Alcohol-free stout at 0.5% ABV, crafted with roasted malts and oatmeal, infused with nitrogen for a velvety head. Vegan and gluten-free.
• Hopfenweisse Dry-hopped wheat beer at 5.8-5.9% ABV, combining classic banana and clove notes with El Dorado and Centennial hops for grapefruit, citrus, and resinous pine bitterness. Vegan and gluten-free.
• The Brummie Gin Gin distilled from the mash of Pale Brummie brews, combined with six botanicals (juniper, orange peel, coriander, orris root, lemon peel, and cassia). 70cl bottle at 40% ABV. Vegan and gluten-free.
• All the Brummies - 12 Pack Mixed Case Mixed case containing all core beers plus current special brews including Pale Brummie, Bitter Brummie, Stout Brummie, Hazy Brummie, Stirchley Lager, Pink Brummie, Gold Brummie, Mild Brummie, and Hopfenweisse. 12 x 330ml cans.
• Taproom & Tours Taproom experience at the Stirchley brewery with fresh beer, live music on Fridays, monthly quizzes, and rotating street food. Also offers brewery tours, Beer School, and private hire.
• Contract Brewing Service Trade service offering contract brewing capabilities for businesses wanting custom beer production.
• Personalised Cans Service Trade service offering personalised cans for custom branding requirements.

Quantifiable outcome

• Less than 20ppm gluten in all beers, meeting gluten-free certification standards
• +2 more outcomes

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Integration3 records

Feature2 records

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Cloudwater Brew Co: Manchester-based craft brewery of similar scale, producing premium modern beers with strong design and brand identity. Both operate DTC and taproom channels targeting UK craft beer enthusiasts.
• Verdant Brewing Co: Cornwall-based craft brewery producing hazy IPAs, pales, and stouts with a similar production scale and craft focus. Operates bar and taproom venues alongside wholesale distribution, comparable business model to Birmingham Brewing.
• Northern Monk: Leeds-based independent craft brewery with comparable size, multiple beer styles, taproom presence, and strong local identity. Both target the UK craft beer enthusiast with modern styles and community-focused branding.
• Tiny Rebel Brewing Co: Welsh craft brewery of comparable size with multiple beer styles, taproom, and DTC operations. Both compete for UK craft beer market share with award-winning core ranges.
• St. Peter's Brewery: UK brewery producing gluten-free beer (St. Peter's Without), directly comparable to Birmingham Brewing's gluten-free positioning. Both compete for celiac and gluten-sensitive consumers in the UK market.
• Magic Rock Brewing: Yorkshire-based craft brewery competing in the UK craft beer market with a similarly diverse range of modern styles. Both operate taprooms and compete for shelf space at UK pubs and retailers.
• Big Drop Brewing Co: UK-based craft brewery specialising in alcohol-free beers, directly comparable to Birmingham Brewing's Sober Brummie line. Both target health-conscious and dietary-restricted beer drinkers with award-winning low/no-alcohol products.
• Wiper and True: Bristol-based independent craft brewery of similar size, producing a comparable range of modern styles with taproom and DTC channels. Both compete for UK craft beer share with quality-led, independent positioning.

Broad incumbents

• BrewDog: Scotland-based craft brewery with national and international distribution, broad beer portfolio including gluten-free and alcohol-free lines. While much larger, BrewDog competes for the same UK craft beer consumer and trade shelf space as Birmingham Brewing.

Emerging players

• Athletic Brewing Company: US-based craft brewery focused exclusively on alcohol-free beer, comparable to Birmingham Brewing's Sober Brummie line. While geographically separate, it represents the leading alcohol-free craft brand and signals the trajectory of the niche.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/brumbrewery
• Facebookfacebook.com/brumbrewery
• Instagraminstagram.com/brumbrewery
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/birmingham-brewing-company-limited

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Investors

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