Brains Brewery

Brains Brewery: Welsh beer brewed in Cardiff since 1882

Brains Brewery is a brewery based in Cardiff (Wales) that brews its beers at the Dragon Brewery, a facility the company itself describes as state-of-the-art. The firm traces its origins to 1882, when it was founded by Samuel Arthur Brain, and its range is presented as a combination of legendary classics and modern varieties.

Beer range

The company's online shop shows fourteen beer lines. These include SA, SA Gold, Dark, Reverend James, Rev Reserve, Rev James Duo, Heritage Range Mixed Pack, Barry Island IPA and No Brainer 0.5%. The company also announces the return of Black, a Welsh nitro stout it describes as iconic and whose availability it indicates as limited.

In addition to the beers, the site sells specific gift boxes: Brains Dark Gift Box, Brains SA Gift Box, Brains SA Gold Gift Box and Brains Rev James Gift Box. The prices shown in the catalogue range from £12.99 to £34.99 for the products displayed.

Retail and merchandising

Alongside the beers, Brains Brewery offers a collection of merchandising and gifts with twenty-nine items, including glassware, clothing and accessories for fans. Among the products listed are T-shirts such as Brains T-Shirt, Brains Brewery T-Shirt and Brains Make Cask Cool T-Shirt, as well as a Brains Hoodie sweatshirt. The shop also has gift cards and subscriptions.

Distribution and presence in the hospitality sector

The company states that its products can be found in 1,800 pubs, retailers, wholesalers, events and festivals across the UK. For the trade sector, it offers a sales, supply and delivery service for all its beers to commercial customers.

Brewing, training and sustainability

Brains Brewery notes that its master brewers combine art and science in brewing. The company works with Cask Marque to provide training at its facilities, a centre it describes as the first Centre of Excellence in Wales and the south west. On sustainability, it states that it is embedding environmental initiatives into its strategy and maintains a commitment to local suppliers, reducing its footprint and supporting Welsh sport, culture and causes.

History and business activity

With more than 140 years of history, the company presents itself as a Welsh brewery that brews and sells its products both in the domestic market and through its online shop. Its activity covers brewing production, direct-to-consumer sales and supply to the hospitality and retail sectors.