Bullhouse Brewery

From cattle shed to brewery

Bullhouse started with humble beginnings in a converted cattle shed on a family farm near Newtownards. What began as small-batch homebrewing soon grew into one of Northern Ireland's leading independent breweries.

From day one, we've been driven by fresh beer, creativity, connection, and doing things our own way. Today, we brew in Belfast, but our mindset hasn't changed. We're still here to challenge the status quo, never take ourselves too seriously, and stay relentlessly focused on brewing great tasting beer.

Where it all happens

From mash tun to canning line, this is where the magic happens. Bullhouse beers start here, with one goal in mind: keeping it tasting exactly as it should.

Our brewery might not have all the bells and whistles of the big players, but that doesn't stop us from pushing boundaries, experimenting with new ideas, or keeping your favourites flowing. From small-batch specials to full-scale production runs, our dedicated team keep the wheels turning by brewing, packaging and canning in-house.

Freshness and quality are at the heart of every step, from the brewhouse to the final can. Whether it's pouring in our taproom, landing in your favourite pub or restaurant, hitting supermarket shelves, or making its way into your fridge, every Bullhouse beer begins its journey here.

great beer deserves only the best

We’re known for pushing the boundaries on what beer can be, and it all starts with the ingredients.

We work with trusted suppliers and like-minded folks who share our passion for quality beer and good times. So whether its hop-heavy IPAs, crisp and refreshing Pale Ales or fruit-packed Sours, every Bullhouse beer starts with carefully selected ingredients chosen to bring out the best possible flavour in every pint.

Stage 01 - Milling the grain

It starts with malt

Every Bullhouse brew starts with quality malted barley. We mill the grain fresh to unlock the natural sugars that will lay the foundation of the beer's flavour, colour, and body.

Stage 02 - Mash & brew

Building the base

Hot water and grain come together in the mash tun to create a sweet liquid called wort. This is where the brewing process really begins, turning simple ingredients into the foundations of great beer.

Stage 03 - Hops & boil

Bringing in the flavour

The wort is brought to the boil before hops are added to build bitterness, flavour and aroma. Whether it’s a punchy IPA or an easy-drinking Pale Ale, this is where every Bullhouse beer starts to find its character.

Stage 04 - Fermentation & Dry hopping

Letting the yeast do its thing

Once the wort is cooled, we add yeast and let nature take over. Over a few days, the yeast transforms the natural sugars into alcohol and carbonation, bringing the beer to life. Our modern Pale Ales and IPAs receive another charge of hops at the end of fermentation to boost flavour and aroma.

Stage 05 - Conditioning & Packaging

Ready to pour

Once fermentation is complete, we give every beer the time it needs to mature before carefully packaging it into kegs and cans. From tank to can, every batch leaves the brewery exactly as our brewers intended, fresh, full of flavour, and ready to make its way from Bullhouse to your glass.

"We brew the beers we want to drink."

"Bullhouse has always been about doing things our own way. We're constantly experimenting, pushing boundaries and brewing the kind of beers we're excited to drink ourselves, without ever compromising on quality.

We believe great beer should be for everyone. Whether you're a seasoned beer geek or just discovering the world of hazy IPAs, we want every pint to feel approachable, enjoyable and packed with character.

Every Bullhouse beer reflects who we are: bold, creative, unpretentious, and brewed for the good times.”

William Mayne

BULLHOUSE FOUNDER