Top 5 West Midlands Beers

Bathams Brewery, officially known as Daniel Batham & Son, is a traditional family-run brewery from Brierley Hill in the Black Country region, founded in 1877 and still operated today by the fifth and sixth generations of the Batham family. The brewery represents classic British brewing heritage that has not adapted to modern craft beer trends, choosing instead to maintain traditional methods.

Fermentation takes place in large wooden vessels, and the beers are served as cask ales - unfiltered, naturally conditioned in the barrel, and without industrial carbonation. Their Best Bitter is considered one of the finest traditional ales in the United Kingdom and frequently appears on lists of the highest-rated real ales.

The distribution concept - “beer only in our own pubs” - is part of their identity and ensures that the beer is served fresh and in ideal condition. Bathams relies on simplicity: no experimental styles, extreme IPAs, or special adjuncts, but a pure focus on quality, consistency, and tradition.

This is the foundation of their reputation - the beer does not change according to trends; instead, people come for authenticity. In an era dominated by modern craft innovation, Bathams stands out as proof that identity can be built on stability and continuity.

Their approach shows that tradition and craftsmanship can hold the same value as innovation, especially when the result is a beer with clear character and consistent quality for well over a century.Expand

The Hop Shed Ltd specializes in producing beers brewed with local hops. The company operates their brewery in Suckley, Worcestershire, supporting local agriculture by sourcing hops from surrounding farms.

Their product range includes a variety of ales and seasonal brews, emphasizing quality and local ingredients. They have a taproom open to the public and offer brewery tours.Expand

Three Tuns Brewery is an English brewery located in Bishop's Castle, Shropshire. Established in 1642, it is one of the oldest licensed breweries in the UK.

The brewery uses traditional methods and its own strain of yeast to produce a range of cask ales. Their brewing equipment is housed in a classic, three-storey Victorian tower brewery designed in the 19th century.Expand

Purity Brewing Company is a well-established craft brewery based in the heart of the English countryside in Alcester, Warwickshire, England. Founded in 2005, Purity Brewing Company has quickly gained a reputation for producing high-quality, distinctive beers with a strong focus on sustainability and traditional brewing methods.Expand