Woodforde's
Woodforde's Brewery is an award-winning Norfolk brewery founded in 1981, named in honour of Parson James Woodforde.
Last updated September 11, 2026
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Overview
Woodforde's Brewery is a Norfolk-based brewery founded in 1981. It is named in honour of Parson James Woodforde, an 18th-century clergyman. The brewery describes itself as standing at the crossroads of tradition and innovation, brewing beers that celebrate Norfolk. Its range includes Wherry, Nelson's Revenge, Nog, Hazy IPA, Bure Gold, Admiral's Reserve, Woodforde's 0.5, and Woodforde's Lager. Wherry, an amber ale crafted since 1981, has previously claimed the title of Champion Beer of Britain.
History
Woodforde's Brewery was founded in Norfolk in 1981. It is named in honour of Parson James Woodforde, an 18th-century clergyman who wrote in his diaries of a love for good food and great beer. The brewery states that its story starts in the 1960s during the new-wave revolution of home brewers creating authentic flavours and crafting their own beers. It describes itself as having stood at the crossroads of tradition and innovation for over 40 years, brewing beers that celebrate Norfolk. Wherry, an amber ale, has been crafted since 1981 and has previously claimed the title of Champion Beer of Britain.
Products and positioning
Award-winning Norfolk beer crafted with passion and perfected by tradition.
Wherry
Amber Ale, 3.4% ABV. A Supreme Champion Beer of Britain. Crafted since 1981. Vegan.
Hazy IPA
4.5% ABV. Refreshing brew with citrus flavours from Citra and El Dorado hops. Vegan.
Recent events
Woodforde’s expands Norwich City FC partnership to five pubs[5]
Reported:
Woodforde’s launched its Premier Pub Partners initiative, extending its partnership with Norwich City FC to five city-centre pubs in Norwich for fan events and promotions.
Sources5 sources
- 1Woodforde's Brewery | Award-winning Norfolk beerwoodfordes.com
- 2About Uswoodfordes.com
- 3Wherry | Amber Ale | 12x440ml Cans Case | Woodforde's Brewerywoodfordes.com
- 4Hazy IPA | New World Brewing | 12x440ml Cans | Woodforde's Brewerywoodfordes.com
- 5Woodforde’s 将与 Norwich City FC 的合作扩展至五家酒吧morningadvertiser.co.uk
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