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

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

Geoff Pearson@geoffpearson.bsky.social · 2mo ago

"Red Windmill" red rye beer. This is really good, so robust it's almost crying out for an imperial version. More greatness from @8sailbrewery.bsky.social #BskyBeer

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

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

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.

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

8 Sail Brewery@8sailbrewery.bsky.social · 3mo ago

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!

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!

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

Print of #HeckingtonWindmill in #Lincolnshire, the only 8 sailed windmill of its type in the world! This is painted on an original #VintageMap from 1963. @8sailbrewery.bsky.social #LincsConnect #Upcycle #SmallBiz original-art-prints.sumupstore.com/product/heck...

Heckington Windmill, Lincolnshire

Print of Heckington Windmill in Lincolnshire, the only 8 sailed windmill of its type in the world! This is painted on an original vintage map from 1963. 11x14 inches including mount

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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

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

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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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 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

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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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.

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

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

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

Cheers Geoff 🍻

Geoff Pearson@geoffpearson.bsky.social · 7mo ago

I'm like a broken record, but this is another beauty from @8sailbrewery.bsky.social . It's all about the hops- a bit of peach up front, with citrus peel to finish. "Greenman" fresh hop pale ale, an absolute cracker. #BskyBeer

We’ve shared this lovely feedback over on our instagram, and you can find it here: www.instagram.com/p/DTGWTknimR... #BskyBeer #PaleAle

Geoff Pearson@geoffpearson.bsky.social · 7mo ago

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

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

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

Thanks Geoff

Geoff Pearson@geoffpearson.bsky.social · 7mo ago

Well, this is fantastic. From @8sailbrewery.bsky.social , "Smoky Black" porter. Smoke, chocolate, hint of aniseed. Rich and with a thick mouth-feel. A present (with several other beers) from my dad, and a good reminder to support your local breweries! #BskyBeer

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

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/

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

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

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

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.

🍺 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. ⚽️

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