Otter

The nineteen-acre site sits between Honiton and Taunton and takes its name from the River Otter, whose head springs supply the brewery's water directly. The thatched farmhouse at the heart of the site dates to 1806. The McCaigs began with a 5-barrel plant, had built a new brewery and cellar by 2003, and in 2007 added an underground cellar to reduce refrigeration needs. The current operation runs to a capacity of 120 brewers barrels. Malting barley is sourced from UK maltsters, including Warminster where floor malting continues on the floor, and reed beds on site recycle waste water.

Now in its third generation of family involvement, the brewery has grown well beyond its Devon origins. Its ales gained a foothold in the Exeter and South Devon region from 2001 and the range is stocked at music festivals. The brewery also runs two pubs: The Holt in Honiton and a second in Exeter, which opened in 2025.

The alcohol-free part of the range is an IPA brewed with a blend of English and US hops.