ABOUT DOLPHIN BREWERY
OUR STORY
We are Andy and Laura; husband and wife and co-owners of Dolphin Brewery. We live in Reading, where Andy grew up, and are both passionate about top-quality beer!
Andy started homebrewing in 2013; but making beer for personal consumption was never the end goal.
It didn’t take long for Andy’s passion for brewing to spiral out of control; basic kit was replaced with bigger and more sophisticated kit, and a basic knowledge of brewing ended in a Masters degree in Brewing Science from Nottingham University and first place in a local home-brewing competition (with a really delicious Nectarine Sour).
Having graduated with distinction in December 2019, it was time to put five years of studying to good use, and the process of turning a garage into a professional brewery began. And why “Dolphin Brewery”? Well, Laura's surname is Dolphin… simple as that really.
Read more in our blog: ‘A hobby that got out of control’
Coastal Walks
Coastal Walks
Laura's Birthday
Laura's Birthday
Rivington Farm Trip 2023
Rivington Farm Trip 2023
Andy at Siren
Andy at Siren
GenCraft 2023
GenCraft 2023
Country Walks
Country Walks
Little Earth Fest 2023
Little Earth Fest 2023
Salford Beer Fest 2023
Salford Beer Fest 2023
Blog posts
THANK YOU
We’re hugely thankful to everyone who has purchased one of our beers, taken the time to post some encouraging words on social media, or given us feedback.
GRAPE SOURS
The inclusion of the grape skins is key - helping to create a pleasing tannic like character that builds a dryness on the palate - which is quenched of course...