Westerham Brewery

How ethical is Westerham Brewery?

Westerham Brewery is a brand of alcoholic drinks which has a good score on The Good Shopping Guide’s Ethical Beer, Lager & Cider Ratings Table.

With an above-benchmark GSG score, Westerham Brewery can be considered an ethical brand. Westerham Brewery hasn’t yet applied for Ethical Accreditation, but its high score would mean that if it did, it would be able to display The Good Shopping Guide’s Ethical Mark on its products.

We encourage other companies in the Ethical Beer, Lager & Cider sector to follow Westerham Brewery’s example and adopt more ethical policies and practices.

What does Westerham Brewery do?

Westerham Brewery is a British real ale producer based in Kent which was founded in 2004 by Robert Wickes. The brewery uses the same yeast that was previously used by the Black Eagle Brewery which was operational until 1965.

In which areas does Westerham Brewery perform well?

We found no criticisms of Westerham Brewery relating to; GM, Nuclear, Fossil Fuels, Animal Welfare, Political Donations or Armaments,  therefore the brand scores well for these criteria. Find out more about how we rate.

What can Westerham Brewery do to improve its score?

The above benchmark score that Westerham Brewery is awarded on The Good Shopping Guide’s Ethical Beer, Lager & Cider Ratings Table is the result of an evaluation of multiple ethical criteria. As Westerham Brewery already receives a top score in the Ethical Beer, Lager & Cider sector, we encourage it to get in touch and apply for Ethical Accreditation, after which it will be offered the use of The Good Shopping Guide Ethical Mark.

However we would also encourage Westerham Brewery to publish an Environmental Report in order to improve its score. If Westerham Brewery applies for Ethical Accreditation, The Good Shopping Guide would be able to offer some guidance on this.

Were you aware that your brand could benefit from Ethical Accreditation? If accredited by The Good Shopping Guide, brands can display our Ethical Mark, showcasing to consumers that it is an ethical and sustainable supplier. If you’re interested in learning more, please contact us or complete a Free Initial Assessment form.