Lincolnshire's brewing heritage is anchored by Bateman's, an independent family brewery in Wainfleet that has been producing Good Honest Ales since 1874, now in its fourth generation. The 8 Sail Brewery at Heckington sits beneath the county's unique eight-sailed windmill, using locally grown and milled grain. Newby Wyke in Grantham, named after a 19th century Hull steam trawler, has been brewing award-winning real ales since 1998. Ferry Ales brews traditional beers on the banks of the River Trent.
The distillery scene is equally vibrant. The Lincoln Distillery, established in 2017, is the city's first commercial distillery since 1863. Louth Distillery produces the award-winning Pin Gin range from a family business with whisky-making roots dating back to the 1950s. A Little Luxury is a mother and daughter operation making gins and rums from local farm fruit. Elsham Wold produces premium potato vodka from local single-variety crops.
Stokes Tea and Coffee has been roasting and blending in Lincoln since 1892, now in its fourth generation. Ovens Farm Vineyard near Louth has five acres under vine with all wine produced on site.
Wine in UK supermarkets travels an average of 3,500 miles. Your local Lincolnshire producer is just down the road. Browse the drinks producers below.
