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Leighton Buzzard Brewing Co.

A microbrewery in Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire, that revived brewing in the town after more than a century and produces craft ales and real ales.

Last updated September 27, 2026

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Overview

Leighton Buzzard Brewing Co. is a microbrewery based in Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire, England. It was first established in 2014 and is located at Unit 23, Harmill Industrial Estate, Grovebury Road. The brewery describes itself as having brought brewing back to the town of Leighton Buzzard after a hiatus of over a century, making it a notable local producer of craft ales and real ales. The original brewer was Jon d’Este-Hoare. In September 2019, the brewery underwent a change in ownership, with Mark Debrick taking the helm. Under his leadership, the brewery has continued to produce its award-winning beers while also introducing new and exciting recipes. The brewery brews and sells its beers on-site, and its taproom is open to the public on Fridays and Saturdays. Beyond brewing, Leighton Buzzard Brewing Co. hosts events such as comedy evenings, Bands @ The Brewery, and record fairs, positioning itself as a hub for local social life. During the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, the brewery launched a local home delivery service to continue serving customers in Leighton Buzzard and surrounding areas. The company operates as a private, independent microbrewery. Its focus is on craft ales and real ales, and it has become a local favorite in the Bedfordshire area.

History

The Leighton Buzzard Brewing Company is a microbrewery that brought brewing back to the town of Leighton Buzzard after a hiatus of over a century. First established in 2014, the brewery is located at Unit 23, Harmill Industrial Estate, Grovebury Road, Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire. It has become a local favorite for its craft ales and real ales, which are brewed and sold on-site. The original Brewer was Jon d’Este-Hoare. In September 2019, the brewery underwent a change in ownership, with Mark Debrick taking the helm. Under his leadership, the brewery has continued to produce its award-winning beers while also introducing new and exciting recipes. During the challenging times of 2020 and the COVID pandemic, the brewery launched a local home delivery service, ensuring that its customers in Leighton Buzzard and surrounding areas could still enjoy their favorite brews. The brewery is not just about the beer; it also hosts events such as comedy evenings and other events such as Bands @ The Brewery, and Record Fairs making it a hub for local social life.

  • 2020

    During the COVID pandemic, the brewery launched a local home delivery service.

  • 2019

    In September 2019, the brewery underwent a change in ownership, with Mark Debrick taking the helm.

  • 2014

    Leighton Buzzard Brewing Company first established, bringing brewing back to Leighton Buzzard after over a century.

Products and positioning

Local microbrewery and community hub producing craft ales and real ales, with a taproom and events.

  • Craft ales

    Brewed and sold on-site.

  • Real ales

    Brewed and sold on-site.

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