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Vegan Beer

Contrary to popular belief, not all beer is vegan. Most beers use fining agents like isinglass, (derived from fish bladders), as well as gelatine or egg whites to help with clarification. Vegan beers are those that avoid animal-derived ingredients in their production, including whey, lactose and honey.

Here at Birmingham Brewing company, we’re proud that all our independently brewed beers are 100% vegan-friendly and crafted using the finest local ingredients. From a rich vegan stout beer like our Stout Brummie to crisp pale ales with citrus notes, there’s a delicious tipple for every vegan and gluten-free beer drinker across the UK – and you don’t have to be vegan to enjoy them!

Below, you can explore our range of sustainably brewed beer and gin, including stouts, lagers, ales and alcohol-free options.

Why Choose Vegan Beer?

Choosing vegan beer means supporting a more ethically responsible brewing industry. Beyond ethics, you can just simply just enjoy the taste of vegan beer – and that’s good enough for us! With a bit of experimentation and pure passion for great tasting beer, we’ve perfected our brewing techniques to make best-selling vegan and gluten-free beers. Buying vegan alcohol is a simple way to:

  • Reduce carbon footprint and water usage
  • Support cruelty-free brewing techniques
  • Back local, ethical breweries prioritising sustainability
  • Avoid animal-derived ingredients and harmful chemicals

FAQs: Vegan Beers

What makes beer vegan?

Vegan beer is brewed without animal-derived ingredients. Traditional beers often use fining agents like isinglass (fish bladders) and sometimes egg white, lactose, whey or honey. After a lot of research, we found an enzyme that can clarify the beers just as effectively – without any animal products.

What types of vegan beer are available?

We’re proud that all our beers are vegan. The range includes:

  • Stirchley Lager – a refreshing lager with hints of lime and pine, giving a light, crisp finish
  • Pale Brummie – a pale beer brewed with the finest British malt and hopped with Citra and Amarillo hops
  • Gold Brummie – a deeper, strong bitter with hints of grapefruit and pine
  • Bitter Brummie – a fruity, tropical bitter brewed with caramel malts, giving a liquorice aftertaste
  • Stout Brummie – a deep, full-bodied beer with notes of chocolate and toast, offering a heartwarming richness
  • Sober Brummie – brewed exactly like an alcoholic beer, this light bitter has a zingy, fresh taste

Do you offer vegan beer gift packs?

You can buy our vegan beer as personalised packs of 3, a pre-made pack of 12 or you can choose to mix and match and build your own box. For mixed cases over 12+ beers, you get 10% off single cans. Please note, the minimum order value to make a purchase online is £10.

Is vegan beer more expensive than regular beer?

Vegan beer isn’t necessarily more expensive than regular beer – prices depend on other factors like brand, style and strength. In fact, plant-based clarifying agents can actually be cheaper to use than traditional animal products like isinglass (fish bladders). At Birmingham Brewing Company, we’re proud to offer competitive prices for all our vegan beers.

Do you deliver vegan beer nationwide?

All of our vegan beer can be delivered to all UK postcodes – see our delivery and returns policy for more details. If you want to see our taproom up close and enjoy a pint or two, we’re located in Stirchley in the West Midlands – it’s where all the magic happens!

Can I mix and match different vegan beers in one order?

Of course. Take a look at our online shop and pick out your favourite beers from our range, including vegan ale, bitters, pale ales, alcohol-free beers and a few of our limited edition options.

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