A new brewery is opening up every other day, making Britain a 'brewing powerhouse'.

The beer and pubs sector is now responsible for 869,000 jobs - with all parts of the country enjoying a 'beer boom' - according to the Government figures.

Community pubs minister Marcus Jones said: "Today's figures show Britain is back on the map as a global Brewing Powerhouse with three breweries opening up every week.

"We gave the world the IPA and the Great British pint has been revered ever since.

Mike Benner, of the Society of Independent Brewers, said: "This is an incredibly exciting time for British craft brewing.

"The number of breweries is soaring leading to more jobs across the UK and more choice for consumers.

"With such an exciting range of different colours, strengths, styles and flavours, in draught, bottle or can format now available, I'm sure there is a beer out there to suit all palates."

WHERE'S YOUR LOCALY BREWERY?

The London Beer Factory, West Norwood: Brothers Ed and Simon Cotton set up their own brewery in 2013 and now make Chelsea Blonde, London Session real ale and Paxton Pale Ale which you can pick up at the Hagen and Hyde in Balham, Beer Rebellion in Gipsy Hill and The Rookery in Clapham Common among others.

Clarence and Fredericks, Croydon: Sutton couple Victoria Barlow and Duncan Woodhead launched their microbrewery back in 2012, named after their then-premises in Clarence Road and their young son Frederick.

The Cronx, Croydon: Former wholesaler Mark Russell and city worker Simon Dale met at a beer festival shortly before the riots in 2011 and subsequently decided to open the borough’s first commercial brewery since 1954.

Big Smoke Brew Co, Surbiton: Microbrewer responsible for eye-catching brews such as Solaris, Electric Eye and Dark Wave and based at The Antelope micropub in Maple Road.

The Park Brewery, Kingston: A nano brewery and maker of five ales that you can pick up at outlets such as Norbiton’s Wined Up Here and Kingston’s Taylor’s Fine Wine and pubs such as The Jam Tree in Clapham, The Swift in Putney and The Copper Kettle in Surbiton.

 

 

 

Brixton Brewery: Founded by two couples in Brixton, Brixton Brewery makes its beer in small batches with traditional techniques, flavours and ingredients with ‘a dash of bold New World flair’. Pick it up at outlets such as Good Taste Food in Crystal Palace and Bottle Apostle in Clapham.

Canopy Beer Co, Herne Hill: Canopy brews three times a week – from their own back garden, and its produce is available in cask, keykeg and bottle.

Clarkshaws Brewing, Brixton: This microbrewery, making contemporary takes on classic British beers, uses only locally-sourced ingredients and is the first microbrewery to produce all Vegetarian Society accredited products.

The Florence Brewery, Herne Hill: Based in the back of The Florence pub, brewer Peter Haydon brews contemporary beers under The Florence name and older/different recipes under the A Head in a Hat moniker.

Gipsy Hill Brewing Company, Gipsy Hill: Specialising in no-nonsense, medium strength beers under 4.5 per cent ABV. Pick up beers such as Beatnik, Southpaw or Dissident at places like Beer Boutique in Twickenham or Good Taste in Crystal Palace.

London Beer Lab, Brixton: Ever thought you could do better? London Beer Lab gives you the chance to make your own beers, with some expert help.

Kew Brewery, Kew: Based less than a mile from the famous gardens, the brewery makes sustainable beers inspired by the local area, such as Botanic, Pagoda Pale and Richmond.

Twickenham Fine Ales, Twickenham: Founded in 2004, the brewery has won multiple awards. Its Grandstand and Sundancer beers are available at Marks and Spencer.

Belleville Brewing Co, Wandsworth: Based near Wandsworth Common, this microbrewery specialises in brewing American-style beers in Britain. Its 11 beers include Battersea Brownstone and Thames Surfer.

By The Horns Brewing Co, Summerstown: Friends Alex Bull and Chris Mills graduated from home brewing to their own microbrewery in 2011 and make six flagship ales and various seasonal concoctions.

The Four Theives, Battersea: Regularly short-listed for awards (Time Out called it the best pub in Battersea), this boozer has its own brewery and gin distillery on site.

The RAM Brewery, Wandsworth: When Youngs moved out after more than 150 years in 2006, the owners charge site manager John Hatch with continuing brewing on a non-commercial basis until a microbrewery and museum is developed.

Rocky Head Brewery, Southfields: Established by a group of friends in 2012, the small set-up makes the kind of beers they like to drink in the hope like-minded people want to buy it.

Sambrook’s Brewery, Battersea: In 2008, Duncan Sambrook went from being a city accountant to brewer in the space of three months. Now Sambrooks creates highly-regarded beers such as Wandle Ale and Junction Ale.

Wimbledon Brewery, Colliers Wood: The original Wimbledon Brewery brand went up in flames almost 130 years ago. Now entrepreneur Mark Gordon is bringing back the name with a new microbrewery which created its first batch, Wimbledon Common Pale Ale, this year.