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The story of Alba IPA - A rugged Cornish beer
There's more to the name of Alba. Read more about the origins of this IPA's name, dating back to the 1930s and including tales of heroism at sea. It is this history that has shaped and inspired one of our best Cornish craft beers.
Meor IPA - a beach in a beer
Want to know why we love Meor IPA so much? It's a hugely popular Cornish IPA for many of you, and one we enjoy brewing and sharing with as many people as possible. Read on to find out why.
Crafting the Perfect Brew: How we produce our Cornish Craft Beer
Cornish beer, celebrated for its unique flavours and connection to the beautiful region of Cornwall, is a delightful subset of the craft beer industry. We want to take you through...
St Ives September Festival 2023
Read on to find out more about the St Ives September festival that kicks off on Friday 9th September. A truly community event that brings together art, culture and music in the beautiful harbour town. We'll be providing the beer at the main St Ives Guildhall events too.
Smooth Movers Surf Festival
We are proud to be sponsoring the 2023 Smooth Movers surf event here in West Cornwall. This unique surfing festival celebrates the more laid back on community importance of surfing - whilst providing a real social event and a chance for a few beers and a party.
Help us collect blackberries for brewing Barnoon
Do you want to help create a seasonal craft beer? St Ives Brewery are calling for community support to help brew a Belgian style dubbel beer infused with wild Blackberries....
A history of IPA
IPA beer really is the stalwart of most craft breweries, so we thought it might be useful to share the history of this fan favourite beer.
Jump into this bog to find out more about this classic beer style, where it originated from and how we got to today's spectrum of styles.
Meet more of the team at St Ives Brewery
Meet a few more members of the St Ives Brewery team. We are all about good people, good beer and good times, and these fine folk help to keep us laser-like focused on all of these things.
8 Reasons to enjoy Cornish Craft Beer
We've been exploring and thinking about why craft beer is great and why you should drink it. Dig a little deeper and have a read for yourself.
What makes a great craft beer?
We've been reflecting on our journey of late, thinking about how far we have come. That is, of course, hugely reliant upon the beer we have brewed. In this blog we explore what makes a craft beer a 'great' craft beer; from ingredients to artwork. Read on to find out more about what makes great Cornish beer.
Teamwork makes dream work
Discover the passionate team behind St Ives Brewery, driving us to be a top Cornish brewery. Meet Marco, the captain with a creative edge, Hayley, the detail-oriented force behind our operations, and Callum, our talented Head Brewer. Read more to get to know them and the dedicated individuals shaping our craft beer journey.
Pale Ale or IPA? What’s the difference?
Explore the fascinating world of beer styles - IPA, Pale Ale, and Pilsner. Learn about their unique characteristics and the art of crafting new beers from a Cornish brewery. Discover the diverse flavours, from hop bitterness to malt sweetness. Find your favourite and embrace the rich tapestry of beer.