Established in 1984 as Barron Brewery by ex publican Richard Barron who converted a redundant cowshed into the brewery. Former brewers' wholesaler Guy Sheppard joined Richard in 1991 when the name was changed to Exe Valley Brewery and the plant was expanded and upgraded. Richard retired from the brewery in 2003 and Guy now runs the brewery on his own account along with two staff including James Fryer who is our Head Brewer. The brewery produces up to 60 barrels per week (over 17,000 pints) and take pride in being a producer of quality, prize-winning, traditional beers. Most of the beer is cask conditioned (real ale), with a small proportion being bottled (bottle conditioned). The beers are brewed from natural ingredients with no additives. It brews seven regular beers, six seasonal beers and brew a few special beers for specific events particularly to help promote Silverton Street market which is on the first Saturday of August.