Bristol Beacon and Bristol Beer Factory announce new partnership

Buying a beer while watching a gig will now help further support Bristol community organisations.

Bristol Beer Factory beers are now being poured at Bristol Beacon following the launch of a new partnership which sees Bristol Beer Factory appointed as our new Brewing Partner. The iconic Bristol brewery will supply a full range of draft options and canned products on Bristol Beacon’s bars as well as the Colonnade restaurant.

From this week, audiences will be able to enjoy a selection of Bristol Beer Factory favourites, with the draft tap range featuring Laser Juice 4.2% Session IPA, North Street 4.8% Cider, and Gravity 4.1% Pils Lager. Alongside the draught options there will be a range of Bristol Beer Factory cans including Clear Head 0.5% alcohol free IPA.

Through its Brewed to Give programme, Bristol Beer Factory donates 2% of its turnover to charitable and community causes, supporting organisations and projects that make a positive difference to people’s lives. The brewery’s commitment to using its business to support charities and community organisations strongly aligns with Bristol Beacon’s own values as a not-for-profit organisation delivering music education, community engagement and talent development programmes across the region alongside its busy performance and conferencing programme of over 700 events per year.

The partnership brings together two Bristol organisations with a shared commitment to supporting the city’s cultural and community life. Bristol Beer Factory has been chosen as Bristol Beacon’s brewing partner in recognition not only of the quality and locality of its beers, but also of its longstanding commitment to giving back to the communities it serves.

Frances Rosewell, Head of Commercial Development at Bristol Beacon, said:

“Audiences have told us that they would like to see more local drinks products on offer at Bristol Beacon, and we’ve really taken that on board. We wanted to work with a brewery that not only makes great beer, but shares our belief in the importance of supporting the communities around us.

“Bristol Beer Factory’s commitment to giving back to Bristol charities and community organisations was a really important part of our decision. As a not-for-profit organisation ourselves, our partnerships are an opportunity to create value for our audiences while also supporting the wider work we do through our education, talent and community programmes.

“We’re looking forward to raising a glass to the partnership and giving our audiences the chance to enjoy some of Bristol’s great independent brewing alongside the music and entertainment experiences they come to Bristol Beacon for.”

Tom Clermont, Head of Sales at Bristol Beer Factory, said:

“We are delighted to share the news of two legendary Bristol institutions coming together. It’s our belief that venues rooted in their community always benefit from working closely with local independents, and we have found Bristol Beacon’s attitude towards this process to be truly rooted in improvement, and increasing their commitment to raising up Bristol. In Bristol Beer Factory, Beacon now have a fiercely independent business in tow, and one who shares their community-driven spirit.

Every pint or can of BBF beer you buy at Bristol Beacon will be contributing to a pot of money just for Bristol communities and charities.

We believe that between us, music-lovers of Bristol are about to get a peak Bristol gig-going experience.”

The partnership is already live, with Bristol Beer Factory beers available in the venue from Monday 31 August. The brewery joins Bristol Beacon’s growing network of corporate partners who share its commitment to making a positive contribution to the city and its communities.

About Brewed to Give

Bristol Beer Factory donate 2% of every brewery sale to local charities, communities and CICs raising up Bristol through their groundbreaking initiative, Brewed to Give. 100% is kept by the community, for the community. They do this by donating stock, space and sponsorship, helping over 150 charities a year to flip pints into pounds. Established in 2023, the programme is on track to raise £1 million for good causes in just 4 years.