Hammerton Brewery Limited

What Hammerton Brewery Limited does

Hammerton Brewery Limited is an independent, family-run craft brewery founded in 2014 by Lee Hammerton and Karina Benavente in Islington, North London, reviving a London brewing family legacy dating to the 1950s. The brewery produces a core range of around seven year-round beers (Zed Alcohol Free Pale Ale, Panama Creature Session IPA, TUNED Hazy Pale Ale, GROLL Pilsner, N7 IPA, CRUNCH Peanut Butter Stout and CITY OF CAKE Choc Fudge Cake Stout) in 330ml and 440ml cans, supplemented by a rotating slate of limited releases, an alcohol-free sub-range, gift boxes, gift cards and branded glassware, having produced over 7 million pints cumulatively.

Its production technology centres on a patent-pending 'reverse roasting' malting technique co-developed with a premier South East maltster — a seven-month R&D effort that roasts malt to capture stout flavours and then applies a proprietary 'de-roasting' step to strip colour and char, producing a crystal-clear white stout ('The Friendly Ghost'). The brewery also operates an on-site nitrogen generator that pulls nitrogen directly from the air for canning and kegging, reducing CO2-related carbon footprint by 95%, and runs 100% zero-carbon certified electricity with spent grain (c. 2.4 tonnes weekly) repurposed to a local farmer.

Commercially, Hammerton operates a four-channel go-to-market: a Shopify-powered DTC e-commerce site with next-day Royal Mail delivery and a Subscribe & Save 20% programme; a dedicated B2B trade portal (hammerton.trade) supplying kegs, cans and limited editions to pubs, bars, shops and venues across the UK; the on-site Hammerton Taproom (Roman Way, Islington) selling fresh pours, pizzas and event space; and the House of Hammerton pub on Holloway Road, operated in partnership with Nayarita's Kitchen for Mexican street food. Customers are individual craft beer enthusiasts, UK on-trade hospitality accounts and a small export footprint reaching Europe and Hong Kong, with the brand recognised through multiple SIBA awards including Best Cask Beer in the UK 2024.

Name

Hammerton Brewery Limited

Legal name

Hammerton Brewery Limited

Website

https://hammertonbrewery.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

2014

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Hammerton Brewery Limited is an independent, family-run London craft brewery founded in 2014, producing a core range of award-winning craft beers, alcohol-free variants and limited releases via DTC e-commerce, B2B trade, an on-site taproom and the House of Hammerton pub.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Craft Beer

NAICS

Breweries (31212), Drinking Places (Alcoholic Beverages) (722410), Beer, Wine, and Liquor Retailers (44532)

SIC

Beverages (2080), Retail-Eating & Drinking Places (5810), Wholesale-Beer, Wine & Distilled Alcoholic Beverages (5180)

akta.pro primary industry

Microbreweries & Craft Breweries (THAFALAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Brewpubs & Taprooms (On-site Beer Service) (THAFALAA), Taprooms & Brewpubs (CRANACAF), Craft Beer Bars & Taprooms (THAFAEAG), Craft Beer Retail & Bottle Shops (Off-Premise) (CRANAAAC)

Keywords

• Craft beer brewing
• Specialty stout production
• Alcohol-free beer
• Craft beer distribution
• Brewery taproom services

Headquarters

HQ city

London

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Direct Beer Sales: E-commerce sales of canned and bottled craft beer through their Shopify website. Products include core range, limited releases, alcohol-free beers, and gift boxes. Next-day UK delivery via Royal Mail.
2. Taproom Sales: On-site beer sales at Hammerton Taproom with freshly made pizzas, Italian starters, desserts, and kids menu. Cozy heated taproom with indoor/outdoor seating. Private hire and event bookings available.
3. House of Hammerton Pub: Craft beer pub on Holloway Road serving Mexican street food from Nayarita's Kitchen. Lunch Thursday-Saturday from 12pm, happy hour 4-7pm daily with cocktails. Taco Wednesdays and weekend openings for Arsenal matches.
4. Trade/Wholesale Beer Sales: B2B sales of kegs, cans, and limited editions to pubs, bars, shops, and venues across the UK through dedicated trade portal and sales team.
5. Merchandise: Branded merchandise including pint glasses, half pint glasses, and gift cards.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Hammerton Brewery is an independent London craft brewery that produces, packages, and sells a portfolio of canned and kegged craft beers including session IPAs, pale ales, pilsners, imperial and milk stouts, sours, and alcohol-free variants. Products are sold direct-to-consumer through a Shopify e-commerce site, on-premise at the Hammerton Taproom and House of Hammerton pub in Islington, and via a B2B trade portal supplying pubs, bars, shops, and venues across the UK.

Product overview

Hammerton Brewery Limited is an independent craft brewery founded in 2014 in Islington, London, producing over 7 million pints to date. The product portfolio centers on a core range of 6 flagship craft beers (Zed AF, Panama Creature Session IPA, TUNED Hazy Pale Ale, GROLL Pilsner, N7 IPA, and CRUNCH Peanut Butter Stout) available year-round in 330ml cans, supplemented by a rotating selection of limited releases and special editions. The offering extends to alcohol-free variants (Zed, Fudge City AF, Crunch AF), craft beer gift boxes and taster packs combining beers with branded glassware, gift cards, and branded merchandise (pint glasses, half pint glasses). The company operates two on-trade venues: the Hammerton Taproom at the brewery and House of Hammerton pub, plus a trade sales division supplying pubs, bars, and retailers across the UK via a dedicated trade portal. Notable recent innovations include the world-first Pure White Stout 'The Friendly Ghost' and alcohol-free expansions.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• CRUNCH: A smooth, nutty, and award-winning peanut butter milk stout with 5.3% ABV. Winner of multiple SIBA awards including Champion Specialist Stout 2020.
• CITY OF CAKE
• CAKE METROPOLIS
• Panama Creature
• GROLL
• TUNED
• N7 IPA
• Zed
• Fudge City AF

Products and services

• Zed Alcohol Free Pale Ale Lightly hopped alcohol-free pale ale at 0.5% ABV offering a crisp, refreshing experience. Awarded SIBA UK Gold Winner for Best Keg AF Beer in 2022 and Best Can AF Beer in 2023. Available in 330ml cans in 1x, 4x, 12x, and 24x multipacks.
• Panama Creature Session IPA Light-bodied, gluten-free session pale ale dry-hopped with Citra, Chinook, Mosaic, Amarillo, and Cascade hops delivering tropical aromas and fruity mango and passion fruit flavours at 4.3% ABV. Available in 330ml cans.
• TUNED Hazy Pale Ale Soft, hazy pale ale with light straw colour featuring aromas of lemon, papaya, and grapefruit. Full-bodied with a pleasant biscuity malt backbone and lingering smooth bitterness at 4.1% ABV. Available in 330ml cans.
• GROLL Gluten-Free Pilsner Gluten-free Pilsner named after Joseph Groll, the father of Pilsner beer. Brewed with Saaz and Tettnang hops and lagered for over 6 weeks delivering a clean, crisp, dry-bodied refreshment at 4.2% ABV. Vegan. Available in 330ml cans.
• N7 IPA Refreshing pale ale brewed with five different hops from the US and New Zealand offering complex citrus aroma balanced with subtle sweet malt flavour. Now gluten-free and vegan at 5.2% ABV. SIBA Gold winner in 2015 and 2017. Available in 330ml cans.
• CRUNCH Peanut Butter Stout Rich, gluten-free peanut butter milk stout developed over 3 months and 37 experiments. Features roasted peanuts and biscuit on the nose with a silky-smooth mouthfeel at 5.3% ABV. Multiple SIBA award winner including Champion Specialist Stout 2020. Available in 330ml cans.
• CITY OF CAKE Choc Fudge Cake Stout Deep and rich milk stout balancing roasted coffee and chocolate notes with sweetness and caramel aromas. Made with roasted malts and milk sugars like a fudge brownie in a glass at 5.5% ABV. Won SIBA UK Best Cask Beer in the UK 2024. Available in 440ml cans.
• CAKE METROPOLIS Imperial Choc Fudge Cake Stout Imperial version of City of Cake, deeper, richer, and stronger with roasted coffee and dark chocolate notes, sweetness and caramel aromas, thick and silky body at 8.1% ABV. Available in 440ml cans.
• TRAUME Black Forest Gateau Stout Deep, rich milk stout conditioned on 140kg of fresh cherries, balancing roasted coffee and chocolate notes with vanilla, caramel, and cherry aromas at 5.6% ABV. Available in 440ml cans.
• King of Monsters Rice Lager Japanese-style lager inspired by Godzilla with rice added for a light, crisp, dry, and refreshing profile. Rice provides extra nutrients and natural antioxidants at 4.1% ABV. Available in 440ml cans.
• MAGNIFERA VS Mango & Apricot Sour Sour conditioned on fresh Mango and Apricot with a hint of Maldon sea salt to accentuate natural sourness and fruitiness. A tropical, refreshingly bright and zingy beer at 4.4% ABV. Available in 440ml cans.
• PASSION FOR PEPO Passionfruit Sour Sour brewed with pale malt, wheat, and oats aged on fresh Passion Fruit for a fresh, fruity, and citrus zinginess at 3.8% ABV. Limited release. Available in 440ml cans.
• Troute State IPA West Coast IPA paying homage to Montana. Delivers bitter hit balanced with sweet maltiness and dank, resinous American hops with aromas of pine, tangerine, and lychee at 5.8% ABV. Available in 440ml cans.
• SHOW ME THE WAY DDH Pale Double dry-hopped pale brewed with Amarillo, Bru-1, Azacca, and Ekuanot hops. Full-bodied with tropical flavour, tangerines, fruit, and papaya aromas. Low bitterness, soft creamy mouthfeel at 5.3% ABV. Available in 12x 440ml packs.
• Radler Blend of Vienna Lager and fresh Italian lemon inspired by the original 1920s cyclist drink. Bright and citrusy, refreshing, slightly sweet and tart thirst-quencher at 3.2% ABV. Available in 440ml cans.
• Fudge City AF Alcohol Free Stout Alcohol-free deep and rich chocolate milk stout balancing roasted coffee and chocolate notes with fudge and caramel aromas at 0.5% ABV. Named in TOP 10 Highest Rated Stouts in the World on Untappd. Available in 440ml cans.
• CRUNCH AF Alcohol Free Peanut Butter Milk Stout Alcohol-free version of the flagship Crunch Peanut Butter Milk Stout, maintaining the rich peanut butter and biscuit character at 0.5% ABV. Available in 330ml cans.
• Craft Beer Gift Boxes & Taster Packs Curated beer selection boxes combining multiple beers with branded glassware. Includes stout samplers, pale ale selections, gluten-free packs, and alcohol-free combinations. Price range from £10.00 to £15.00.

Quantifiable outcome

• 95% lower carbon footprint from nitrogen generation vs delivered CO2
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Premier South East MaltstercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration with a premier South East maltster to develop the proprietary 'reverse roasting' malting technique for creating white stout that tastes like dark stout. Seven months of dedicated R&D. Patent pending on the technique. This innovation enabled The Friendly Ghost world-first release.
• Nayarita's KitchencoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMexican street food partner operating the kitchen at House of Hammerton pub. Serving birriadillas, tacos, burritos, and quesadillas with vegan options. Weekly taco Wednesdays at £3.50 per taco. Adds food revenue stream and customer experience enhancement.
• BlackCat LiverpoolminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLongstanding relationship with BlackCat Liverpool venue. Hosting Hammerton's first beer tasting event with Ben from Hammerton presenting. 7 tasters and nibbles included. Exclusive Hammerton 10th birthday beers poured at event.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• The Kernel Brewery: Independent London craft brewery operating from Bermondsey with similar portfolio of IPAs, stouts, and seasonal releases, plus a small on-site taproom. Strong reputation for limited releases and quality-focused brewing comparable to Hammerton's craft credentials.
• Fourpure Brewing Co. South London craft brewery with comparable product range (IPAs, pales, lagers), own taproom, and B2B distribution. Now part of Lion's craft portfolio but operates independently at the brewery level, mirroring Hammerton's operating model.
• Anspach & Hobday: London craft brewery with directly overlapping product range (IPAs, pales, porters, stouts), own taproom/brewery arch venue, DTC packaging, and B2B trade distribution in London and the South East.
• Pressure Drop Brewing: Independent London craft brewery with comparable portfolio (IPAs, stouts, sours, alcohol-free) and taproom operations. Similar scale and award-driven positioning, targeting the same craft enthusiast segment.
• Truman's Brewery: East London craft brewery with brewery taproom, DTC e-commerce, and London-focused trade distribution. Similar craft credentials and family/heritage-led brand story, competing for the same London craft drinker.
• Camden Town Brewery: North London craft brewery with overlapping product categories (IPAs, lagers, pale ales), DTC packaging, on-site brewery bar, and UK-wide distribution. Directly comparable in geography, target customer, and omnichannel GTM motion. Acquired by AB InBev, offering a contrast in capital availability.
• Beavertown Brewery: London-based craft brewery with similar DTC e-commerce, on-site taproom, and B2B trade channels. Comparable craft beer portfolio spanning IPAs, lagers, and stouts, targeting the same London craft consumer and trade accounts. Now owned by Lion (Kirin), illustrating the capital constraint Hammerton faces.

Broad incumbents

• BrewDog: Largest UK independent craft brewery with vastly broader portfolio, national distribution, multiple on-premise bars (DogTap), and international reach. Sets the benchmark for premium craft beer pricing, subscription programmes, and trade relationships that Hammerton competes against for shelf space.
• Sierra Nevada Brewing Co. US craft pioneer and broader incumbent with comparable sustainability credentials (solar, energy self-sufficiency), portfolio breadth across IPAs/stouts/pales/lagers, and direct distribution model. Aspirational comparison for sustainability-led craft positioning.

Regional players

• Magic Rock Brewing: Huddersfield-based independent craft brewery with comparable portfolio (IPAs, pales, stouts), DTC e-commerce, and B2B trade distribution. Northern UK craft peer that competes for the same UK-wide craft trade and consumer accounts despite different primary geography.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

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