Moor Beer Company Limited

What Moor Beer Company Limited does

Moor Beer Company Limited is a Bristol-headquartered craft brewery, founded in 2005 and repositioned under new ownership in 2007 as the UK's pioneer of unfined, naturally hazy, vegan-friendly live beer. Its core production thesis is to bypass the isinglass finings and filtration used by industrial brewers: every SKU is unfined, naturally carbonated over a 7-10 day live-yeast conditioning cycle, dry-hopped at sub-zero temperatures for delicate aromatics, and 100% vegan by process. The active core range consists of five SKUs spanning bitter, session pale, pale ale, unfiltered lager, and stout, with single-can access gated behind a mixed Build-A-Box flow.

The business operates a four-channel go-to-market. Direct-to-consumer sales run through a Shopify storefront with £45-£50 free UK delivery and Zedify zero-emission bike couriers for Bristol-local orders. A physical Brewery Tap at Days Road serves draft beer with seasonal and one-off exclusives as a retail/experiential anchor. Trade distribution to pubs, bars, and retailers runs through Sellar-powered trade accounts with local and nationwide delivery. Contract brewing for external breweries, covered by SALSA accreditation from yeast propagation through packaging, monetises capacity and adds a B2B services line.

The company is an independent private limited company governed by the laws of England and Wales, with no parent, no disclosed investors, no funding rounds, and no subsidiaries in the record. Operational footprint is a single Bristol site, with sustainability investments (rooftop solar, LED retrofits, spent-grain partnership with Farmer Jim, Too Good To Go surplus channel) embedded into both costs and brand positioning.

Name

Moor Beer Company Limited

Legal name

Moor Beer Co

Website

https://moorbeer.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

2005

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Moor Beer Company Limited is a Bristol-based craft brewer that produces and sells unfined, vegan-friendly, live-conditioned beers through a Shopify DTC storefront, a Bristol taproom, trade accounts, and SALSA-accredited contract brewing services for UK consumers, hospitality venues, and other breweries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Craft Beer Brewing

NAICS

Breweries (31212), Drinking Places (Alcoholic Beverages) (7224), Beer, Wine, and Liquor Retailers (44532)

SIC

Malt Beverages (2082), Beverages (2080), Wholesale-Beer, Wine & Distilled Alcoholic Beverages (5180)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Brewpubs & Taprooms (On-site Beer Service) (THAFALAA), Craft Beer Specialty Retail (Single-Brand/Curated Craft Focus) (CRANABAD)

Keywords

• Craft beer brewing
• Unfined beer
• Vegan friendly beer
• Brewery taproom
• Contract brewing services

Headquarters

HQ city

Bristol

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

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 E-commerce Sales: Direct-to-consumer online sales through moorbeer.co.uk. Products sold as single cans, 6-packs, and build-a-box mixed cases with home delivery across the UK.
2. Taproom Sales: On-site sales at the brewery tap in Bristol. Sells draft beer directly to visitors with rotating tap list of core range, seasonal, and exclusive releases.
3. Trade/Wholesale: Wholesale distribution to pubs, bars, and retailers through trade accounts. Products delivered directly to trade customers via their own distribution network.
4. Contract Brewing: Contract brewing services for other breweries at their Bristol facility. Provides full production capabilities including yeast propagation and packaging under rigorous production processes.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Moor Beer Company Limited is a Bristol-based craft brewery that brews and sells unfined, vegan-friendly live beers (canned and on-tap). The company operates a direct-to-consumer online shop, a brewery taproom, trade/wholesale distribution to pubs and retailers, and contract brewing services for other breweries at its SALSA-accredited Bristol facility.

Product overview

Moor Beer Company Limited is a craft brewery based in Bristol, England (established 2005), specializing in naturally hazy, unfined, vegan-friendly live beer. The company operates a direct-to-consumer e-commerce platform (built on Shopify) alongside physical retail through its taproom. The core product portfolio consists of five main beer styles available in both 6-pack cases and single-can formats: Bristol Best (Best Bitter, 4.2%), Nor'Hop (Ultra Pale Ale, 3.8%), Revival (Ultra Session Pale, 3.4%), Kellerbier (Unfiltered Lager, 4.0%), and St Philips (Classic Bristol Stout, 5%). These products are unified by Moor Beer's brewing philosophy of unfined, naturally hazy, live-conditioned beer using additive-free fermentation. The company supplements its core beer sales with a Build A Box custom mixed-case service, an on-site Brewery Tap/taproom experience, and trade/contract brewing services for retailers and other breweries. All products share the brand attributes of being unfined since 2007, 100% vegan, and naturally conditioned with live yeast.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Bristol Best — Best Bitter A traditional British best bitter with copper-bright appearance, toffee and biscuit malt backbone balanced by firm traditional hop bitterness. Available in 6-pack (£22.00) and single can (£3.50) formats; aimed at UK craft beer drinkers who want a sessionable bitter with classic British character.
• Nor'Hop — Ultra Pale Ale The original Natural Live Beer: an ultra pale ale featuring fresh-cut citrus, stone fruit and grassy hop snap with light-to-medium body and clean dry finish, 3.8% ABV. Available in 6-pack (£22.00) and single can formats; positioned for hop-forward craft beer drinkers.
• Revival — Ultra Session Pale Ale An ultra session pale ale brewed with Cascade and Ella hops, delivering grapefruit, passionfruit and floral notes with a clean finish at 3.4% ABV. Available in 6-pack (£18.00) and single can (£3.00) formats; aimed at craft drinkers seeking a lower-ABV session option.
• Kellerbier — Unfiltered Lager A traditional German-style unfiltered lager, slowly lagered in horizontal tanks before being left unfiltered and naturally hazy, with subtle fresh grain and soft floral hops at 4.0% ABV. Available in 6-pack (£21.00) and single can (£3.50) formats; targeted at lager drinkers seeking fuller body and natural haze.
• St Philips — Classic Bristol Stout A rich full-bodied stout named for the historic Bristol neighbourhood, featuring roasted coffee, dark chocolate and a hint of molasses with silky smooth texture and dry finish at 5% ABV. Available in 6-pack (£24.00) and single can (£3.75) formats; aimed at craft stout drinkers.
• Build A Box A build-your-own mixed-case service letting customers select any 8 or more individual cans from the core range at £4.00 per can, with cans boxed and shipped from the brewery. Single cans are available exclusively through this service; for UK craft beer consumers wanting variety or sample packs.
• Brewery Tap (Taproom) On-site brewery tap at Days Road, Bristol serving a rotating tap list of core range, seasonal, and exclusive one-off beers poured directly from tanks. Open Monday–Sunday with extended Friday–Saturday hours; for visitors and local craft beer drinkers wanting fresh draught beer at source.
• Trade & Contract Brewing Services A combined offering of wholesale trade supply (pubs, bars, retailers ordering via the Sellar platform with local or nationwide delivery) and contract brewing for other breweries at the SALSA-accredited Bristol facility, covering in-house yeast propagation through final packaging under rigorous production processes. For UK hospitality/retail buyers and other breweries seeking production capacity.

Quantifiable outcome

• All beers naturally carbonated by live yeast - no artificial CO2 required
• +2 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration8 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• ZedifycoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorZedify provides zero-emission bike courier service for local Bristol deliveries. Moor Beer offers this as a delivery option at checkout for Bristol customers, supporting sustainability goals.
• Farmer JimcoreOthersFarmer Jim collects spent grain and hops from the brewery every week for use as animal feed and fertiliser on his farm in nearby Somerset, closing the loop on brewing waste.
• Too Good To GominorGTM or Marketing PartnerSurplus beer, dented cans, and mislabelled products are rescued through the Too Good To Go app, connecting with local customers and reducing food waste.
• SellarcoreTechnology or IntegrationTrade customers access Moor Beer's full product range through the Sellar platform, enabling trade account setup and direct ordering for pubs, bars, and retailers.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• BrewDog: Largest UK craft brewery, also producing hazy IPAs and session pale ales with national DTC, trade, and taproom operations. Direct competitor for UK craft consumer wallet share and on-premise listings.
• Wiper and True: Bristol-based craft brewery with overlapping hazy IPA, lager, and stout portfolio, plus taproom and DTC channels. Most geographically comparable peer with similar brand ethos and scale.
• Thornbridge Brewery: Independent UK craft brewery with broad core range, seasonal releases, and trade distribution. Comparable as an independent multi-SKU craft producer competing for similar on-premise and DTC customers.
• Camden Town Brewery: London craft brewery with flagship lager and pale ale portfolio, packaged beer, taproom, and wide UK distribution. Direct comparable on core+session SKU strategy and national retail reach.
• Beavertown Brewery: London-based craft brewery known for hazy IPAs and core range packaged beer, with strong DTC and trade presence. Closest direct peer on hazy/craft positioning and SKU mix, now owned by Asahi.
• Siren Craft Brew: Berkshire-based independent craft brewery with strong hazy IPA and stout credentials, national trade presence, and taproom. Comparable on independent ownership, hazy specialization, and SKU breadth.
• Verdant Brewing Co: Cornwall-based craft brewery specializing in hazy IPAs with strong DTC subscription and trade channels. Comparable on hazy-first product philosophy and independent direct-to-consumer growth.
• Cloudwater Brew Co: Manchester-based craft brewery famous for hazy IPAs with mixed packaging and direct-trade model. Closest peer on hazy technique reputation and contemporary craft positioning.
• Salt Beer Factory: Saltaire-based craft brewery operating taproom, packaged core range, and modern hazy/session styles. Comparable as an independent UK craft operator with mixed DTC and on-premise model.
• Lost and Grounded Brewers: Bristol craft brewery producing lagers and modern pale ales with on-site taproom and direct trade distribution. Comparable product mix (Kellerbier overlap), Bristol base, and independent ownership profile.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/drinkmoorbeer
• Instagraminstagram.com/drinkmoorbeer
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/moor-beer-company

Compliance1 record

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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