Family-Run Microbrewery — Cardigan, Wales

Hand-Crafted
Ales from the
Heart of Wales

Brewed with passion in the hills of Ceredigion. Every pint tells the story of West Wales — its landscapes, its people, and its character.

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2013 Established
10+ Distinct Ales
100% Family Owned
Cask & Bottle Available
Our Story

Born from a love of
West Wales

Mantle Brewery was founded in 2013 by a family with a deep love for West Wales and a passion for brewing ale of genuine character and quality.

Tucked away in the heart of Cardigan at the Pentood Industrial Estate, our small brewery has grown from a dream into one of Ceredigion's most cherished craft producers. Every batch we brew carries with it the spirit of the landscape that surrounds us — the rugged Pembrokeshire coastline, the ancient oak woodlands, and the rolling hills of the Teifi Valley.

We believe that great ale comes from great ingredients, careful process, and genuine care. We source the finest malts and hops, working with traditional techniques while embracing the creativity of modern craft brewing. The result is a range of ales that are honest, approachable, and full of character.

As a family business, we pour ourselves into every barrel. When you drink a Mantle ale, you are tasting years of passion, craft, and an uncompromising commitment to quality that no larger operation could ever replicate.

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Family Run

We are a close-knit team with a shared commitment to quality and community.

Local Roots

Proudly Welsh, rooted in Cardigan, selling across West Wales and beyond.

Small Batches

We brew in small quantities so every pint meets our exacting standards.

Open Door

Brewery visits are always welcome. We love sharing our craft with curious folk.

The Range

Our Ales

From light and refreshing pale ales to rich, complex porters — every Mantle ale is brewed with the same obsessive attention to quality and balance.

4.3% ABV — Flagship

Core Range
Session Pale Ale

CORE

Our flagship session pale ale and the beer that started it all. Light golden in colour with a bright, lively carbonation, CORE delivers a satisfying complexity that belies its drinkability. Brewed with a blend of pale malts and a generous helping of aromatic hops, it pours with a clean white head and a nose of citrus, fresh grass, and a whisper of tropical fruit.

On the palate, CORE is crisp and refreshing with a gentle bitterness that builds to a clean, dry finish. It is the ale we reach for after a long day on the coast path, and the one we are most proud of.

Citrus Peel Fresh Grass Tropical Fruit Light Bitterness Clean Finish
4.3% ABV
25 IBU
Pale Gold Colour
Cask & Bottle Format

4.8% ABV

Best Bitter

MOHO

Named after the geological boundary between the Earth's crust and mantle, MOHO is our classic Welsh best bitter. Rich amber in colour with a persistent cream-coloured head, it layers toffee and biscuit malts against earthy, resinous hops.

Toffee Biscuit Malt Earthy Hops Subtle Spice
4.8% ABV
34 IBU
Rich Amber Colour

4.6% ABV

Welsh Dark Mild

CWRW TYWYLL

Our take on the traditional Welsh dark mild — a deeply satisfying ale with chocolate and roasted notes balanced by a gentle sweetness. Low bitterness, high drinkability, and a wonderful depth of flavour.

Dark Chocolate Roasted Malt Gentle Sweetness Coffee Notes
4.6% ABV
22 IBU
Near Black Colour

5.2% ABV

Seasonal
Golden Ale

TECTONIC

A bold golden ale with a shifting character, much like the forces that shaped the Welsh landscape. Brewed with New World hops for a tropical, punchy profile with a long, warming finish.

Mango Passionfruit Pine Resin Dry Bitter Finish
5.2% ABV
42 IBU
Golden Colour

5.8% ABV

Porter

RIDGE

A classic robust porter with deep mahogany hues and a dense tan head. RIDGE rewards slow sipping with layers of espresso, dark chocolate, and a satisfying roasted dryness on the finish.

Espresso Dark Chocolate Liquorice Roasted Dryness
5.8% ABV
38 IBU
Deep Mahogany Colour

3.8% ABV

Light Ale

COAST

Light, crisp, and endlessly refreshing. COAST is our lower ABV offering — pale straw in colour with a pillowy white head. Delicate floral hops and a hint of lemon zest. Perfect on a West Wales summer afternoon.

Lemon Zest Floral Hops Light Grain Crisp Finish
3.8% ABV
18 IBU
Pale Straw Colour

Available on Cask

Our core range and rotating seasonal ales are available fresh on cask across West Wales. Ask at your local pub or contact us to enquire about stocking our ales. Served at cellar temperature for the fullest flavour.

Bottles to Take Home

Our bottled ales are perfect for gifts, occasions, or simply enjoying at home. Available from selected local retailers and direct from the brewery during visits. Bottle-conditioned for superior flavour.

The Craft

How We Brew

Every batch begins with quality ingredients and ends with a commitment that will not waver: if it is not right, it does not leave the brewery.

Milling

Whole malted barley grains are carefully milled to crack the husk and expose the starchy endosperm, preparing them for mashing.

Mashing

The milled grain meets hot water in the mash tun. Enzymes break starches down into fermentable sugars, creating sweet wort.

Boiling

Wort is boiled in the copper kettle. Hops are added at carefully timed intervals for bitterness, flavour, and aroma.

Fermentation

Yeast is pitched into cooled wort. Over several days it transforms sugars into alcohol and CO2, developing character and complexity.

Conditioning

The green beer conditions, clarifies, and matures. Time is not rushed. Then it is racked to cask or bottle, ready for you.

Premium Malts

We source a variety of malted barleys, from pale base malts to crystal, chocolate, and roasted varieties. The backbone of every great ale.

Whole Hops

From classic English varieties like Fuggles and Goldings to aromatic New World hops, we choose each variety for its individual contribution to bitterness, flavour, and aroma.

Brewing Yeast

Yeast is where much of the magic happens. We maintain our own house strains, each producing distinct esters and flavour compounds that define the character of our ales.

Welsh Water

The soft, clean water flowing through Ceredigion gives our ales their distinctive softness and clarity. Great water makes great beer, and we are fortunate to have some of the finest in Britain.

Find Us

Visit the Brewery

There is nothing quite like seeing a brewery in action. We welcome visitors to our home at Pentood Industrial Estate, Cardigan — please do ring ahead so we can make sure someone is on hand to show you around.

Whether you are curious about the brewing process, looking to pick up bottles direct from the source, or simply want to chat about ale with passionate people, our door is open. We are a working brewery, so visits are best arranged in advance.

Address

Unit 16, Pentood Industrial Estate
Cardigan, Ceredigion SA43 3AG

On the Pentood Industrial Estate, off the A487 just north of Cardigan town centre.

Telephone

01239 623898

Ring ahead to arrange your visit. We are a working brewery and cannot guarantee someone will be free without notice.

Email

info@mantlebrewery.com

For wholesale enquiries, visit bookings, or general questions, drop us a line and we will get back to you promptly.

Getting Here

We are located on the Pentood Industrial Estate, which sits just off the A487 north of Cardigan town centre. From the town, follow signs for the industrial estate.

Cardigan is well served by the Traws Cymru T5 bus route linking Aberystwyth and Carmarthen. The nearest railway stations are Fishguard Harbour and Aberystwyth.

Brewery Hours

Mantle Brewery visiting hours by day
Monday – Friday By appointment
Saturday By appointment
Sunday Closed
Bank Holidays Closed

Always ring or email ahead before visiting to ensure we can accommodate you. Brewery tours are available for groups with advance notice.

Find Our Beer

Where to Find Mantle Ales

Our ales are proudly served at a growing number of pubs, bars, and retailers across West Wales and beyond. Look out for the Mantle name on the bar or on the shelf.

Cardigan & Ceredigion

  • The Black Lion Hotel

    Inn & Restaurant — Cardigan

  • The Teifi Netpool Inn

    Traditional Pub — Cardigan

  • Cwtch

    Bar & Kitchen — St Davids

  • Y Bedol

    Village Pub — Talgarreg

  • Aberaeron Co-operative

    Retail — Aberaeron

Pembrokeshire

  • The Sloop Inn

    Harbourside Pub — Porthgain

  • The Old Point House

    Waterfront Inn — Angle

  • Pembrokeshire Provisions

    Farm Shop & Deli — Narberth

  • The Grove of Narberth

    Hotel & Restaurant — Narberth

South & Mid Wales

  • Craft & Cleaver

    Craft Beer Bar — Carmarthen

  • The Bunch of Grapes

    Real Ale Pub — Pontypridd

  • Cardiff Beer Festival

    Annual Festival — Cardiff

  • Brecon Bottle Shop

    Independent Retailer — Brecon

Community & Events

Part of West Wales Life

We are more than a brewery — we are part of the fabric of this community. From local festivals to charity nights, we play our part in making West Wales a richer place to live and visit.

12
July 2025

Beer Festival

Cardigan Summer Ale Trail

Join us for our part in the annual Cardigan Ale Trail, showcasing the very best of Welsh craft brewing across the town's pubs and bars. Mantle ales feature prominently alongside fellow Welsh independents.

03
August 2025

Open Day

Brewery Open Day

Our popular annual open day returns. Come and see the brewery in full swing, meet the team, taste our current range, and take part in a guided tour of the whole brewing process. Free entry.

18
October 2025

Seasonal Launch

Autumn Seasonal Release

The launch of our much-anticipated autumn seasonal ale. Every year we brew a special cask and bottle to mark the season — richer, deeper, and perfect for darker evenings. Watch this space for the name.

Recognition

Recognised for Quality

CAMRA Wales • 2023

Welsh Ale of the Year

CORE recognised at the CAMRA Wales regional awards.

SIBA • 2022

Champion Beer

MOHO named Champion Beer at the SIBA Wales regional competition.

Wales Tourism • 2023

Producer of the Year

Recognised as a leading food and drink producer in Ceredigion.

CAMRA • 2024

Highly Commended

RIDGE porter highly commended at the National Winter Ales Festival.

What People Say

Words from Our Community

"CORE has become our house ale. It is everything you want from a session pale — light enough to keep drinking, interesting enough to keep talking about. The whole range is excellent."

Gareth W.

Landlord, Aberteifi

"We came for a brewery tour and stayed for two hours. The passion these people have for their craft is extraordinary. The RIDGE porter is one of the finest I have tasted in Wales."

Siobhan & Mark T.

Visitors from Bristol

"We stock Mantle ales in our farm shop and they practically fly off the shelves. Customers love the story as much as the beer. Reliable, quality product from genuinely lovely people."

Rhiannon P.

Farm Shop Owner, Pembrokeshire

Stay in Touch

News from the Brewery

Be the first to hear about new releases, seasonal specials, brewery events, and everything else happening at Mantle. No nonsense — just good news about great beer.

Get in Touch

We’d Love to Hear From You

Whether you are a landlord looking to stock our ales, a retailer interested in bottles, or simply someone who wants to learn more about what we do — please do get in touch.

We are a small, friendly team and we genuinely enjoy hearing from people who care about good beer. Drop us a line, pick up the phone, or come and see us.

Telephone

01239 623898

Address

Unit 16, Pentood Industrial Estate
Cardigan, SA43 3AG

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