{"id":324,"date":"2024-05-15T10:29:18","date_gmt":"2024-05-15T10:29:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/deevalley.camra.org.uk\/?page_id=324"},"modified":"2026-05-21T16:39:07","modified_gmt":"2026-05-21T15:39:07","slug":"breweries-in-the-dee-valley-branch","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/deevalley.camra.org.uk\/?page_id=324","title":{"rendered":"Breweries in The Dee Valley Branch"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-dfca8a51 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover\" style=\"min-height: 430px;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/beechavenuedrinks.co.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background alignnone wp-image-315\" title=\"Brewery sold and not currently brewing. Brewing commenced using a 30-litre kitchen plant. In 2020 the brewery upscaled and reloacted to eco friendly converted farm building. Speciality fruit or dry hopped beers are available at various times in addition to a range of four cask conditioned ales\" src=\"https:\/\/deevalley.camra.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/barrels-3013128_1280-682x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"682\" height=\"1024\" data-object-fit=\"cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/deevalley.camra.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/barrels-3013128_1280-682x1024.jpg 682w, https:\/\/deevalley.camra.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/barrels-3013128_1280-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/deevalley.camra.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/barrels-3013128_1280-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/deevalley.camra.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/barrels-3013128_1280.jpg 853w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 682px) 100vw, 682px\" \/><\/a>\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-cover-is-layout-flow\">\r\n<h3 class=\"has-text-align-center has-large-font-size\">CLOSED &#8211; Beech Avenue Brewery<\/h3>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover\"><a href=\"https:\/\/bighandbrewing.co.uk\/?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAAR0sdICA6ZBemztT_jzC29KKmDdKLrjBD2Z79hPHQWv-J2cyrizX_oSvVLY_aem_AeG3jUjb0N3yWQg6oAiQ3no2z5lwRRbrDuucdkjtKbEnTcS2my7955k4tVGcTsdmH8jaN2IshW-Zen32aSyjq-JO\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background alignnone wp-image-315\" title=\"CLOSED - Sadly the brewery closed in early 2026. Big Hand began brewing in 2013 and operated from a ten-barrel plant on the outskirts of Wrexham despite the sad loss of brewery founder Dave Shaw in 2022. It offered a broad-ranging selection of beers, including several experimental ales, that were widely available throughout North Wales and West Cheshire.\" src=\"https:\/\/deevalley.camra.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/barrels-3013128_1280-682x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"682\" height=\"1024\" data-object-fit=\"cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/deevalley.camra.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/barrels-3013128_1280-682x1024.jpg 682w, https:\/\/deevalley.camra.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/barrels-3013128_1280-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/deevalley.camra.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/barrels-3013128_1280-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/deevalley.camra.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/barrels-3013128_1280.jpg 853w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 682px) 100vw, 682px\" \/><\/a>\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-cover-is-layout-flow\">\r\n<h3 class=\"has-text-align-center has-large-font-size\">CLOSED &#8211; Big Hand Brewery<\/h3>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-dfca8a51 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover\"><a href=\"https:\/\/llangollenbrewery.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background alignnone wp-image-315\" title=\"Brewing began in 2010 on a 2.5-barrel plant. The brewery was updated and upgraded in 2014 to a 10-barrel plant.\" src=\"https:\/\/deevalley.camra.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/barrels-3013128_1280-682x1024.jpg\" width=\"682\" height=\"1024\" data-object-fit=\"cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/deevalley.camra.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/barrels-3013128_1280-682x1024.jpg 682w, https:\/\/deevalley.camra.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/barrels-3013128_1280-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/deevalley.camra.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/barrels-3013128_1280-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/deevalley.camra.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/barrels-3013128_1280.jpg 853w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 682px) 100vw, 682px\" \/><\/a>\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-cover-is-layout-flow\">\r\n<h3 class=\"has-text-align-center has-large-font-size\">Llangollen Brewery<\/h3>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover\"><a href=\"https:\/\/magicdragonbrewing.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background alignnone wp-image-315\" title=\"Originally named Plassey, and later New Plassey, another new owner, brewer and personnel took over in 2017. Some beer replicates the old Plassey range but others are new recipes.\" src=\"https:\/\/deevalley.camra.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/barrels-3013128_1280-682x1024.jpg\" width=\"682\" height=\"1024\" data-object-fit=\"cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/deevalley.camra.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/barrels-3013128_1280-682x1024.jpg 682w, https:\/\/deevalley.camra.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/barrels-3013128_1280-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/deevalley.camra.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/barrels-3013128_1280-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/deevalley.camra.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/barrels-3013128_1280.jpg 853w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 682px) 100vw, 682px\" \/><\/a>\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-cover-is-layout-flow\">\r\n<h3 class=\"has-text-align-center has-large-font-size\">Magic Dragon Brewery<\/h3>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-dfca8a51 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/Bridgeendruabon\/about?locale=en_GB\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background alignnone wp-image-315\" title=\"The brewery was established in 2008 and was originally based at the brewer's home in Wrexham, but moved in 2011 to the award-winning Bridge End Inn, Ruabon using a 2.5-barrel plant. Production is continuing on an occasional basis.\" src=\"https:\/\/deevalley.camra.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/barrels-3013128_1280-682x1024.jpg\" width=\"682\" height=\"1024\" data-object-fit=\"cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/deevalley.camra.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/barrels-3013128_1280-682x1024.jpg 682w, https:\/\/deevalley.camra.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/barrels-3013128_1280-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/deevalley.camra.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/barrels-3013128_1280-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/deevalley.camra.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/barrels-3013128_1280.jpg 853w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 682px) 100vw, 682px\" \/><\/a>\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-cover-is-layout-flow\">\r\n<h3 class=\"has-text-align-center has-large-font-size\">McGivern Ales<\/h3>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sandstonebrewery.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background alignnone wp-image-315\" title=\"Sandstone Brewery was established as a four-barrel plant in 2008. The brewery was taken over by the current owners in 2013. The beers are available at around 50 outlets in North-West England and North Wales.\" src=\"https:\/\/deevalley.camra.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/barrels-3013128_1280-682x1024.jpg\" width=\"682\" height=\"1024\" data-object-fit=\"cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/deevalley.camra.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/barrels-3013128_1280-682x1024.jpg 682w, https:\/\/deevalley.camra.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/barrels-3013128_1280-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/deevalley.camra.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/barrels-3013128_1280-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/deevalley.camra.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/barrels-3013128_1280.jpg 853w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 682px) 100vw, 682px\" \/><\/a>\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-cover-is-layout-flow\">\r\n<h3 class=\"has-text-align-center has-large-font-size\">Sandstone Brewery<\/h3>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-dfca8a51 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis: 25%;\">\u00a0<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis: 50%;\">\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wrexhamlager.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background alignnone wp-image-315\" title=\"Lager was first brewed in Wrexham in 1882 and returned to the town in 2011 with a 50-hectolitre brewery following the closure of the original brewery in 2000. The brewery produces a range of bottled and keg beers, some of which will be available in Tesco and Aldi supermarkets.\" src=\"https:\/\/deevalley.camra.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/barrels-3013128_1280-682x1024.jpg\" width=\"682\" height=\"1024\" data-object-fit=\"cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/deevalley.camra.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/barrels-3013128_1280-682x1024.jpg 682w, https:\/\/deevalley.camra.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/barrels-3013128_1280-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/deevalley.camra.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/barrels-3013128_1280-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/deevalley.camra.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/barrels-3013128_1280.jpg 853w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 682px) 100vw, 682px\" \/><\/a>\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-cover-is-layout-flow\">\r\n<h3 class=\"has-text-align-center has-large-font-size\">Wrexham Lager<\/h3>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis: 25%;\">\u00a0<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>\u00a0 \u00a0<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-324","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/deevalley.camra.org.uk\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/324","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/deevalley.camra.org.uk\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/deevalley.camra.org.uk\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/deevalley.camra.org.uk\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/deevalley.camra.org.uk\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=324"}],"version-history":[{"count":33,"href":"https:\/\/deevalley.camra.org.uk\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/324\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":810,"href":"https:\/\/deevalley.camra.org.uk\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/324\/revisions\/810"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/deevalley.camra.org.uk\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=324"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}