Ales: Pool of Mist 3.4%, Panning for Gold 4.0%, Miners Gold 5.1%, Beheaded Strong Ale 7.5%, Pilot Gig 5.2%, Big Tackle 4.0%, Grim Reaper Premium Cornish Ale 6.0%, Heart of Cornwall 4.5%, Engine House 4.0%
Lagers: Wave Breaker Lager 4.0%, Cornish Chuckle 4.0%
Specialty Beers: Gatekeeper Cornish Porter 5.6%
Contract Brewing Services: Custom beer production and private label services
Keltek Cornish Brewery is a celebrated name in the UK's craft beer industry, renowned for producing high-quality ales and lagers deeply rooted in Cornish heritage. Based in Redruth, Cornwall, the brewery blends traditional brewing methods with modern quality controls to create award-winning beers distributed across the United Kingdom and internationally.
Keltek Cornish Brewery was founded in the 1990s by Stuart Cawte, a passionate homebrewer turned master brewer. The company began in a small garage in Lostwithiel before expanding to a large-scale commercial facility in Redruth. Over the years, Keltek has grown organically, driven by its commitment to hand-brewed, full-bodied beers. The brewery is also unique for owning a portfolio of traditional Cornish pubs, creating a vertically integrated model that supports local employment and promotes its brand directly to consumers.
Keltek operates as a fully independent craft brewery with three main verticals:
The brewery services both retail and wholesale channels, including direct-to-consumer sales via its online shop, pub estate, independent retailers, and national distributors.
Keltek’s USP lies in its full control of the production and distribution chain, from brewing to pub sales, ensuring quality assurance at every step. Their focus on traditional British brewing styles, combined with innovative marketing and seasonal offerings, allows them to maintain a distinct brand identity. Their robust contract brewing operations make them a preferred partner for emerging brands.
Although private and not publicly disclosing full financial statements, Keltek Cornish Brewery is estimated to have an annual turnover in the range of £1.5 million to £2 million, based on industry comparisons and distribution scale. Their pub estate contributes a consistent revenue stream, and the brewery operates near full capacity due to both branded and contract brewing demand.
Keltek exports a portion of its beer to international markets, particularly through private label partnerships. While detailed export figures are limited, participation in UK beer expos and industry shows indicates regular international interest, especially from Scandinavia and Central Europe.
Their pricing and branding appeal to both everyday consumers and premium buyers interested in British heritage products.
“Miners Gold is consistently one of our top-selling ales. It has that authentic Cornish richness and customers keep coming back for it.”
– Regional Distributor, Devon & Cornwall
“We’ve worked with Keltek for over two years on our own-label beer and the quality has been faultless.”
– Private Label Client, UK Craft Retailer
Keltek Cornish Brewery represents the best of Cornwall’s brewing tradition—rooted in history, driven by passion, and guided by a vision for high-quality, accessible craft beer.
