Somerset Beer Brand Revived Months After Brewery Closure Tuesday, August 19, 2025 exmoor somerset brewery beer ale hogsback craftbeer wiveliscombe breweryclosure localbusiness A cherished Somerset beer brand has been given a new lease on life after the closure of its original brewery. After Exmoor Ales ceased brewing at its Golden Hill site in Wiveliscombe earlier this year “with a heavy heart,” … Read More
Somerset Microbrewery Fat Head Launches New Taproom in Taunton’s Independent Quarter Saturday, August 2, 2025 microbrewery craftbeer somerset taunton taproom fathead brewery independent drinks nightlife Fat Head Brewery, a popular microbrewery established by friends Sam Cureton and Tom Adams in Weston-super-Mare, is expanding its reach with a brand-new taproom in Taunton’s Independent Shopping Quarter. Opening on August 9, … Read More
Difficult but Inevitable: Taunton’s Ninkasi Bar Closes After Months of Struggle Thursday, July 10, 2025 ninkasi taunton barclosure craftbeer gin hospitality economy pubs independentquarter brewing Ninkasi, a cherished bar nestled in the heart of Taunton’s Independent Quarter, has permanently closed following a “difficult but inevitable” decision by its owners. Located at 1 Riverside Place, Ninkasi had gained a devoted … Read More