A beer from Barnsley has been declared a top brew in a fiercely-fought international contest, known as ‘The Brewing Oscars’. Acorn Brewery’s flagship Barnsley Bitter (3.8% abv) scooped a gold medal… Read more »
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The Decades Range Returns!
We’re excited to announce the return of our popular Decades Range for the year ahead. This special series gives our customers the chance to name one of our beers. Each… Read more »
Beer Club is Back 22nd August 2025
We’re thrilled to announce that Acorn Beer Club is officially making a comeback — and we can’t wait to welcome you back into the brewery for an evening of beer,… Read more »
We’re Hiring!
Job Title: Brewery Operative / Drayman Address: Unit 3, Aldham Industrial Estate, Mitchell Rd, Wombwell, Barnsley S73 8HA Working hours: Working Hours: Full-time, 40 hours per week. Monday to Friday with… Read more »
ACORN BREWERY LOOKS TO THE FUTURE WITH NEW OWNERSHIP
Yorkshire’s multi award-winning Acorn Brewery is set for growth with a change of ownership at the 20-year-old Barnsley brewery. Launched in 2003 on an ex-Firkin 10-brewers-barrel plant, Acorn’s cask-ales quickly… Read more »
TIME FOR A CHANGE
As many of you may be aware the management couple, Carol Symonds-Thompson and Stuart Thompson have taken the decision to move on from their time at the Old No7. We… Read more »
2020 SEASONAL BEERS
COVID-19 Statement
In the current climate we would like to re-assure all of our customers that we are taking the current situation with COVID-19 very seriously and are taking all precautions to… Read more »
Important Beer Club Announcement
Hi all Acorn Family & Friends. We have an important update on the future of Acorn’s Beer Club. It’s been over 18 months now that Beer Club has been up… Read more »
WE ARE HIRING
Job title: Brewery Operative / Drayman Address: Aldham Industrial Estate, Mitchell Rd, Wombwell, Barnsley S73 8HA Working hours: FT Hours 40 Hours P/Week Salary: Competitive Salary rates Drayman / Brewery… Read more »





