We are Beartown Brewery, an independent and family owned craft brewery based in Congleton, Cheshire, where we have been blending traditional brewing craftsmanship with modern innovation since 1994. Named after our town's historic bear legend and proudly run by the Manning family, we produce a diverse range of beers that includes classic cask ales and inventive craft stouts like Creme Bearlee. Along with operating our local pub estate, we invite visitors to enjoy fresh pints right where the magic happens at our Spindle Street taproom, The Den. Beyond our dedication to brewing quality beer, we are deeply embedded in our local community and actively partner with charities like Animals Asia to support bear welfare worldwide.
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Sustainability Profile
Beartown Brewery is committed to sustainability, embracing responsibility for its planet, people, and community. This commitment includes reducing its carbon footprint by measuring monthly energy and water usage, and implementing reduction targets, including a move towards 100% renewable electricity. Waste management follows a hierarchy of reduce, reuse, and recycle, highlighted by significant efforts in returnable packaging and diverting spent grain to local farms.The brewery ensures regulatory compliance across environmental, social, and operational areas through consistent tracking, regular reviews, and comprehensive staff training. Understanding supplier environmental impact is achieved via questionnaires and direct engagement. Socially, Beartown supports staff progression, provides diversity and inclusion training, invests in local community groups through its "Clawback Community Commitment," and partners with Animals Asia. Customer communications prioritize transparency, inclusivity, and responsible drinking. All environmental and social actions are tracked monthly in a Sustainability Tracker, with progress reviewed quarterly and summarized annually.
