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8 Sail Brewery @8sailbrewery.bsky.social · 22/06/2026

Some of the dogs of 8 Sail Brewery… We’re very lucky to have ample space to welcome well behaved good boys and girls, and here’s just a few of our canine regulars. #bskybeer #8sailbrewery #microbrewery #lincs #pubdog

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8 Sail Brewery @8sailbrewery.bsky.social · 15/06/2026

Red Windmill and David Bowie - a winning combination! Cheers Geoff 🍻 #bskybeer

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8 Sail Brewery @8sailbrewery.bsky.social · 12/06/2026

Nice one @bsky.app - we can now add 10 images to a post! Here’s a snapshot of what we enjoy here at 8 Sail Brewery. #bskybeer #beer #microbrewery #heckington #lincolnshire

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Geoff Pearson @geoffpearson.bsky.social · 11/06/2026

It was my birthday on Tuesday, and my dad didn't let me down. A mixed case of @8sailbrewery.bsky.social goodness. Not the weekend yet, so a very sessionable "Ploughman's Lunch" EPA. I love this brewery, and this is a great one to revisit. #BskyBeer

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8 Sail Brewery @8sailbrewery.bsky.social · 03/06/2026

1/4 We’re excited to announce our 16th Anniversary Beer: Wee Heavy, 8.2% “The beer is something I’ve been wanting to brew at 8 Sail for a couple of years” explains Paddy Bauwens, our Head Brewer.

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Devon Dympsy @devondympsy.bsky.social · 23/05/2026

Joining in somewhat vicariously with the @8sailbrewery.bsky.social May Fest today... Starting with this fruity little Damson Porter. 👍🍺 #BskyBeer

Image shows a bottle of 8 Sail Brewery's Damson Porter poured into a glass.

The bottle and glass are placed in front of a blackboard that reads "Bar's Open"

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8 Sail Brewery @8sailbrewery.bsky.social · 22/05/2026

We have a great weekend ahead here at #8sailbrewery. Our own award winning beers are joined by 12 guest beers from other great microbreweries. We have food from Lincolnshire Smokehouse (Friday) and Koala Kitchen (Saturday) from 5pm. Find us just east of Sleaford, Lincs. Next to a big windmill!

8 Sail Brewery Mayfest beer festival - 22 to 25 May, at Heckington Windmill, Hale Road, Heckington, NG34 9JW.

12 guest beers, guest ciders, our own award winning beers and great food.

The beer garden at 8 Sail Brewery, Heckington, Lincolnshire.

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Devon Dympsy @devondympsy.bsky.social · 15/05/2026

Going out out tonight... So, just having a little livener first, and it's another from my @8sailbrewery.bsky.social stash. Red Windmill - Red Rye Beer. #BskyBeer

Image shows a bottle of 8 Sail Brewery Red Windmill beer poured into a glass.

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8 Sail Brewery @8sailbrewery.bsky.social · 29/04/2026

We had the first of our new, monthly trad Irish session last Sunday, and a lovely afternoon it was! The session takes place on the last Sunday of the month, from 3pm. Were found right next to Heckington train station, just a few miles east of Sleaford, Lincs. Next to a big windmill. NG34 9JW

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8 Sail Brewery @8sailbrewery.bsky.social · 25/03/2026

It was great fun to have @scottdalton.bsky.social and Amber from #bbc radio #lincolnshire at the taproom and brewery earlier this week. You can catch some of the interview with our new owner, Edward Quigley, here: www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/... #bskybeer #indiebeer #brewing #8sailbrewery

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Regular buys much loved Lincolnshire brewery - BBC Sounds

When the 8 Sail Brewery went up for sale, regular Edward Quigley stepped in to save it.

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8 Sail Brewery @8sailbrewery.bsky.social · 22/03/2026

Have you visited us? You should… Find us just east of Sleaford, in Heckington. We have ample parking, and a train station *literally* next to our taproom and brewery. #indiebeer #bskybeer #beer #microbrewery #heckington #lincs

The large beer garden next to 8 Sail Brewery, in Heckington, Lincs. Photograph shows customers enjoying a pint in the sunshine, with the famous Heckington 8 Sailed Windmill in the background.

A photograph of a greyhound lying on a blanket on the grass in the beer garden at 8 Sail Brewery, Heckington. In the foreground is a cold pint of Froglet - one of 8 Sail Brewery many beers.

A photograph taken from the car park at 8 Sail Brewery, showing a vintage Ford set against the backdrop of a gorgeous sunset.

8 Sail Brewery taproom, shown next to Heckington Windmill and in the foreground is a bottle of Black Widow - our SIBA Awards strong, dark ruby mild amber National Finalist.

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Beer Today @beertoday.bsky.social · 13/03/2026

The 8 Sail Brewery, in Lincolnshire, has been acquired by a taproom regular who liked the beer so much, he bought the company! beertoday.co.uk/2026/03/13/8... #beer #beernews #brewery #brewerynews

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New owner for Lincolnshire’s 8 Sail Brewery - Beer Today

The 8 Sail Brewery, in Lincolnshire, has been acquired by a taproom regular who liked the beer so much, he bought the company!

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NigelSadler @nigelsadler.bsky.social · 13/03/2026

Great news. I remember my visit some years ago where met Tony and Steve and looked round the working mill producing your grist. This resulted in my write up for the Journal of the Institute of Brewing & Distilling, as it was at that time. Best of luck for the future.

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8 Sail Brewery @8sailbrewery.bsky.social · 13/03/2026

Exciting news - instead of reporting another brewery closure, we’re delighted to announce that 8 Sail Brewery has a new owner. Founder Tony Pygott recently sold the much loved brewery to Edward Quigley, in a deal that will secure employment and supply of award winning beers. #bskybeer

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8 Sail Brewery @8sailbrewery.bsky.social · 05/02/2026

Live music returns to the taproom, with Twilight - a brilliant three-piece acoustic band, playing blues and country covers. Sunday 15th February, from 1800-2000. 8 Sail Brewery, Heckington Windmill, Heckington. Good beer, good music and good company. Don’t miss it! #heckington #sleaford

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Geoff Pearson @geoffpearson.bsky.social · 16/01/2026

An old-school "Victorian Porter" deserves an old-school glass. Another great beer from @8sailbrewery.bsky.social , who seem to relish in crafting a range of both traditional and contemporary beers. Roasted coffee flavours dominate, and it's yet another winner from the team at 8 Sail. #BskyBeer

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Geoff Pearson @geoffpearson.bsky.social · 03/01/2026

This is beautifully light and fresh, "Smash" (Harlequin) single malt and single hop pale from @8sailbrewery.bsky.social Incredible flavours. If you found this in a pub or a taproom you'd be blown away- and I've now got (yet another) favourite hop. #BskyBeer

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Geoff Pearson @geoffpearson.bsky.social · 29/12/2025

I'm back to work tomorrow (for one day only), so to ease the blow I'm tucking into "Old Colony" American East Coast pale from @8sailbrewery.bsky.social . I've had this before and am pleased to report it's still fantastic, with the cascade hops doing their thing. #BskyBeer

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8 Sail Brewery @8sailbrewery.bsky.social · 29/12/2025

A very Merry Christmas and best wishes for 2026 to all our customers, friends, supporters and neighbours, from all of us at 8 Sail Brewery. We value your support. #BSkyBeer #Brewery #Lincolnshire

The view of Heckington Windmill, on a foggy winter morning

8 Sail Brewery, shown next to Heckington Windmill, lit up with Christmas lights. The backdrop is a cloudy sky during sunset.

Members of Foss DyKe Brass Band perform Christmas carols and songs next to Heckington Windmill and 8 Sail Brewery.

Stan - winner of a recent instagram competition; guessing the number of beers bottled by our team in one day. Stan is pictured at the bar in our taproom.

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8 Sail Brewery @8sailbrewery.bsky.social · 23/09/2025

We’re delighted and proud to announce the latest awards for our beers - thanks to SIBA (society of independent brewers). Here’s the categories and our placement within each: Cask British Dark Beers (4.5 to 6.4%) Black Widow - GOLD 🥇 Category Champion 1/

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8 Sail Brewery @8sailbrewery.bsky.social · 10/09/2025

Our #oktoberfest event this year takes place on Fri 10th and Sat 11th October - save the date! We’ll have our usual selection of award winning beers and ales AND our new Festbier; 5.0%, medium bodied, with nutty tones. Food from The Grumpy German, and steins of lager - próst! #sleaford #lincs

Oktoberfest event at 8 Sail Brewery, Heckington (near Sleaford), in Lincolnshire. The event will take place on 10th and 11th October. Free entry.

Fries and frankfurter from The Grumpy German.

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8 Sail Brewery @8sailbrewery.bsky.social · 29/08/2025

We’ve got a great day ahead with Chris and Kip (aka the crew) of the Force Horizon transatlantic rowing team, here at #8sailbrewery. We have live music, food from the Lincolnshire Smokehouse, cold pints of Horizon along with our range of other beers and ales. Here til 10pm! #heckington #sleaford

A photograph of Chris Ambler - one half of the Force Horizon transatlantic rowing team. Chris is a white man, wearing a dark blue force horizon T-shirt and jeans. Chris is stood behind a rear motorcycle, which has been wrapped in Force Horizon colours.

A photograph of the Force Horizon transatlantic row boat, which is currently on show at 8 Sail Brewery.

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8 Sail Brewery @8sailbrewery.bsky.social · 23/08/2025

We’re looking forward to our next event here at #8sailbrewery, with the Force Horizon team - two Lincolnshire lads rowing the Atlantic Ocean to raise money for the Jon Egging Trust. Live music, great food and award winning ales and beers. 🗓️ 29th August ⏰ 12pm to 10pm #lincolnshire #heckington

We're two Lincolnshire lads rowing the Atlantic Ocean to raise money for the Jon Egging Trust - join us for a day of fun and fundraising!

FRI 29 AUGUST, 12:00 - 21:00
8 SAIL BREWERY, HECKINGTON, LINCS

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Stuart Jones @owenthesignal.bsky.social · 24/11/2024

Last one this week from me. On a windy weekend, the beer chooses itself! The excellent Millstone from www.8sailbrewery.com in Heckington, home of the famous 8 sailed mill.

Millstone beer from 8 Sail Brewery, in Heckington, brewed under the only 8 sailed mill left in England

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Mark Bravery @markbravery.bsky.social · 28/03/2025

🍺 8 Sail Brewery Bar, Heckington, Lincs: snug, wood-panelled taproom in the shadow of the (unusual) eight-sailed windmill. Their refreshing 4.2% Froglet has a gentle bitterness. One of the guys who works here is a Boston Utd fan and will be at tomorrow's match. ⚽️

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Ade @scrufftyguy.bsky.social · 18/06/2025

Heckington Windmill, Lincs. The only surviving eight-sailed windmill in the UK. There’s an excellent little microbrewery (8 Sail Brewery 🍻) on site too. #WindmillWednesday #Windmill #Heckington #Lincolnshire #LincolnshireLife

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John Willison ⚒️ @johnwillison1975.bsky.social · 16/11/2024

Victorian Porter 8 Sail Brewery, Lincolnshire Excellent 8/10

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Tonstadt Lagerplatz @tonstadtlagerplatz.bsky.social · 19/08/2025

Stopped off at the famous Heckington 8 sail windmill on the way back from #FolkEast. Last visited it in 2013 and the 8 Sail Brewery wasn’t open then. Brown Ale in the glass and Damson Stout and Imperial Porter (10%) in the bottles. #Beer #BskyBeer

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Tonstadt Lagerplatz @tonstadtlagerplatz.bsky.social · 23/08/2025

This is an absolute delight! #8SailBrewery Imperial Stout. 10% alcohol mixed with roasted malt, chocolate and liquorice! #Stout #beer #Bskybeer

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