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, rooted in "brewing belonging" and a responsibility to its planet, people, community, and animal welfare. The brewery ensures regulatory compliance across all operations, including alcohol, food, environmental, health & safety, and employment, through up-to-date records, regular internal reviews, and external audits.Environmentally, Beartown tracks energy, water, waste, and production efficiency monthly. They assess supplier environmental impact via questionnaires, documentation, and direct conversations to inform purchasing decisions and reduce their overall carbon footprint.For their people, the brewery provides comprehensive diversity and inclusion training, from new starter inductions and external e-learning to manager-level programs, and supports staff progression through annual reviews, role-based training, and internal promotion. Customer communications are transparent and inclusive, utilizing plain language, honest product information, and accessible digital content, alongside promoting responsible drinking. All environmental and social actions, including community investments and partnerships, are systematically tracked and reviewed to drive continuous improvement.
