Archive record · Brewery
Brains Brewery
Cardiff, Wales, Wales, United Kingdom
- Founded
- 1882
- Archive ID
- TB-FWMWCF71
- Last checked
- Not yet checked
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Summary
The iconic beer of Wales. Sold their pub estate to Marston's to survive, but the family retained independence over the brewing. Now brewing at the Dragon Brewery.
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Tally’s Take
The iconic beer of Wales; they sold their massive pub estate to survive, but retained family independence over the brewing.
The People
Behind the beer
The Beer Library
Beers
Brains SA
Year-RoundWelsh Bitter
Cardiff since 1882, and universally known as Skull Attack — a nickname the brewery never chose and has never been able to shake.
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Awards
- 2025
SILVER — Cask British Bitter (up to 4.4%) — SA
SIBA Indie Beer Cymru
- 2025
BRONZE — Keg Stout and Porter — BLACK
SIBA Indie Beer Cymru
- 2025
GOLD / CATEGORY CHAMPION — Keg Session Lager (up to 4.4%) — Bayside Lager
SIBA Indie Beer Cymru
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