Owner and Head Brewer, David McLaren, first mulled over the idea of setting up a brewery during a visit to Sheffield Beer Festival in September 2005.

As a home brewer with over 30 years experience, David thought he’d like to give professional brewing a serious try, and a chance meeting at the festival with a representative from Sheffield Business Link soon put the wheels in motion.

After a thorough search, fledgling premises were chosen and a 10-barrel brewing plant sourced from the David Porter Brewing Installation Company.

David then powered up Spire Brewery's mash tun and copper for the first brew in March 2006, almost six months to the day after the first twinkle in his eye - an amazingly short gestation! 

View the building of Spire Brewery

from start to finish here.

The brewery is located in two adjacent industrial units in Staveley, near Chesterfield.  The brewhouse is situated in one, the other accommodating a fermenting room, a chilled conditioning area and a small bar.

And now, thanks to steadily increasing demand, Spire Brewery is now seeking larger premises to include additional space for fermenting, storage and bottling.

 

What are other people saying?..

Every so often Spire Brewery is visited by people who go on to write about us in the Press.  Wherever possible, we'll publish those articles here!

Bakewell Show Programme, August 2007

 

 

 

 

FAQ - Our Frequently Asked Questions...

 

Q. Does Spire Brewery sell bottled beer?

Yes...   We have 500ml bottles of Land of Hop & Glory, Sgt. Pepper Stout and Britannia Cream Ale available for direct sale to the public or trade, and at our own pub, The Britannia, in New Tupton

 

Q. Does Spire Brewery have any merchandise?

Yes… We have Spire Brewery polo shirts (in all sizes) at £9.00 + p&p, and Spire Brewery pint glasses at £2.00 + p&p.  All pump-clips can be purchased for £2.50 + p&p each or 3 for £6.00 + p&p.  Sorry, but we don't have any beer mats or beer bottle labels available for sale - yet..!

For ordering information, please contact the Brewery.

 

Q. Does Spire Brewery offer personalised products?

Again yes!..  We can work with you to bottle and design the label of any beer from our range to commemorate all occasions - or just to help you provide family and friends with "your own" beer!

You can also commission your own brew (up to 10 barrels - 360 imperial gallons) for larger special occasions such as beer festivals and corporate events.  See our range of beers for examples.

For ordering information, please contact the Brewery.