Dartmoor Brewery turns 30

Dartmoor Brewery, England’s highest brewery, is proudly marking its 30th anniversary this October. 

Located in Princetown, within Dartmoor National Park, the brewery has spent three decades making their traditional ales.

The history of the brewery began in 1994 when brewing operations started in the back of the Prince of Wales pub. 

The brewery's flagship ale, Jail Ale, was inspired by its close proximity to the historic Dartmoor Prison and quickly became a favourite among real ale enthusiasts. 

Due to growing demand, Dartmoor Brewery expanded to a purpose-built facility, allowing it to increase production while staying true to its roots.

To celebrate this significant milestone, Dartmoor Brewery has launched Jail Ale XXX, a limited-edition beer that pays homage to the original Jail Ale with a fresh twist. 

This deep amber ale features rich notes of citrus and caramel, creating a perfectly balanced flavour profile. 

Over the years, Dartmoor Brewery has built a reputation for quality, producing popular beers like Dartmoor IPA, Legend, and Dragon’s Breath.

 In response to the growing demand for low and no-alcohol options, the brewery introduced Dartmoor Zero in 2023.

Managing Director Ian Cobham expressed pride in the brewery’s achievements, stating: “Our 30 year anniversary is a magnificent opportunity to celebrate not only the deep pride we have in our successful Devon business, but also the strong loyalty of our customers, our excellent local suppliers, and our hard-working team. Our beers have long been enjoyed in excellent local pubs across the south west, and with our distribution now spreading further afield this also provides an excellent platform for promoting Devon’s quality image and proposition far and wide”