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19-81 Brewing Co. – Independent Craft Brewery in Grand Cayman

Defining the Standard for Cayman Beer & Cider

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Visit Our Grand Cayman Brewery & Taproom

Welcome to the home of the freshest beer in the Cayman Islands. Located at 273 Dorcy Drive, 19-81 Brewing Co. is the island’s leading independent craft brewery.

We are dedicated to crafting exceptional beers and ciders with passion. Visit our taproom to taste exclusive small-batch brews straight from the source, relax on our patio, and experience the true local craft culture.

Discover Our Brewery
19-81 Brewing Co. brewers hold craft beer cans inside the brewery.
The brewers at 19-81 Brewing Co. in the Cayman Islands proudly showcase their craft beers, brewed fresh onsite.
Shiny stainless steel craft brewery fermentation tanks, equipment, and testing cylinders.
Gleaming stainless steel fermentation tanks dominate this craft brewery, hinting at the precise science and artistry behind each batch of beer. From grain to glass, the brewing process unfolds within these vessels, transforming raw ingredients into flavorful craft brews.
1981 Brewing Co. steel brewing tank closeup, Cayman Islands brewery.
A gleaming stainless steel tank at 1981 Brewing Co. in the Cayman Islands hints at the tropical craft beers brewed within.
1981 Brewing Co. exterior with brewing tanks, patio, picnic tables, and vibrant mural. Cayman Islands.
1981 Brewing Co. in Grand Cayman offers "true local craft" brews, visible through the exterior tanks and inviting patio area.

The Freshest Cayman Beer

Experience 19-81

Come and visit our Brewery & Taproom

Enjoy our core range of Cayman beers on tap, plus taproom-exclusive specials. Chat with our brewers, relax in the A/C, and experience the full 19-81 journey.

ADDRESS:
273 Dorcy Drive,
George Town, Grand Cayman
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OPENING HOURS:
Tue – Sat
11 am – 8 pm

HAPPY HOUR:
Tue – Fri
4 pm – 6 pm

Discover Our Taproom
Smiling group with dogs at 1981 Cayman Brewery, Grand Cayman.
Friends and their furry companions enjoy a sunny afternoon of True Local Craft brews at 1981 Cayman Brewery.
Locals & dogs enjoy craft beer at 1981 Brewing Co. in the Cayman Islands.
Friendly pups join their owners for a refreshing afternoon at 1981 Brewing Co. in the Cayman Islands, a popular spot for locals and their canine companions.
Cayman Islands Brewery fresh beer pouring from tap into glass.
Enjoy the freshest craft beer on tap at Cayman Islands Brewery, where island life meets exceptional brews.
Woman in red dress relaxes in blue chair with cider against tropical mural.
Tropical vibes and island time pair perfectly with a vibrant red dress and refreshing cider.
Friends smile at Cayman Islands Brewery, 1981 logo behind.
Island time well spent: A group of friends gather for a memorable visit and tasting at the Cayman Islands Brewery, located at 19° North and 81° West.
Four friends enjoy craft beer at an outdoor brewery picnic table.
Friends gather at a local brewery, savoring the flavors of craft beer and good company on a sunny afternoon.
Crowd enjoys food, drinks at Good Mood Food Truck.
The "Good Mood Food" truck draws a lively evening crowd, creating a vibrant social scene around its delicious offerings.

Find Our Beers & Ciders in Grand Cayman

From Seven Mile Beach bars to local liquor stores, our core range is available island-wide.

Whether you are looking for a cold pint at dinner or a six-pack for the beach, you are never far from a 19-81. Check our locator to find the nearest venue serving our fresh Cayman brews.

Find a 19-81 Near You
1981 craft beer taps with ocean view, Grand Cayman.
Enjoy oceanfront brews with a taste of local flavor, established 1981 in Grand Cayman.
Diver with snorkel gear carries beer keg, holds out beer by tropical ocean. Island delivery.
Cheers to the freshest brew! This island dive bar gets its keg deliveries by boat—and sometimes by snorkel.
Two men at Cayman 1981 Brewing Co. beach promotion with cider cans.
Enjoying the refreshing taste of Cayman Islands craft brews at a 1981 Brewing Co. beach promotion in Grand Cayman.
Scuba divers deliver 19-81 Brewing Co. keg indoors.
Divers deliver a fresh keg of 19-81 Brewing Co. beer, showcasing a unique and memorable delivery method for this Cayman Island brewery.

Permanent Varieties

Our Core Range: Fresh Cayman Beers & Ciders

19-81 Brewing Co. Tropical IPA can and glass of beer.

Tropical IPA – Cayman’s #1 IPA

Our Tropical IPA is our flagship brew and one of the most popular craft beers in Grand Cayman. It’s a…

ABV

6.0%

IBU

50
Cold 1981 Brewing Co. Island Session Ale can & glass of beer.

Island Session – The Local Favorite

This German Kolsch ale is designed to be light and easy drinking. With very low bitterness and a delicate yeast…

ABV

4.0%

IBU

10
Cold Cayman Blonde Ale can & glass. Refreshing island brew.

Cayman Blonde

Made for island life, this pale style has a golden body from caramel malts that supports a cascade and citra…

ABV

5.0%

IBU

10
Cold 1981 Brewing Co. Ridgefield Pilsner can and glass of beer.

Ridgefield Pils

All German origin malt bill against a sprinkle of old and new world hops giving you a delicate, crushable Pacific…

ABV

5.3%

IBU

35
Refreshing 19-81 Island Apple Cider can, glass of cider, and an apple.

Island Apple Cider (Cayman Cider)

Cayman’s first locally crafted cider, perfect for any occasion – brunch, beach, or beyond! Clean, crisp, and sparkling with refreshing…

ABV

4.5%

IBU

N/A
Chilled 19-81 Island Guava Cider can, glass of cider, and fresh guava.

Island Guava Cider

Venture on a tropical taste bud voyage with this sparkling, fresh guava and apple cider. Join us in raising a…

ABV

4.5%

IBU

Brewery Taproom Exclusives

Discover unique, small-batch brews only available at our taproom

Navigator

Navigator

Available

Note: This is our own locally brewed Navigator, crafted with passion right here in Grand Cayman.

Our 19-81 Navigator is our…

ABV

4.4%

IBU

Perro Perdido

Available

We made this wonderful beer for @casa43mexican and is also available there!

ABV

4.5%

IBU

17

Kitchen Sink IPA

Available

A session-able IPA that features a mildly roast malt bill and a pinch of brown sugar thrown in to create…

ABV

4.6%

IBU

58
1981 Brewing Co. taproom exclusive beer in a pint glass.

Not Whisky

Available

This American Pale Ale, brewed for Cask Whisky Bar (Camana Bay), is double-dry hopped with Citra & Cascade. Get it…

ABV

4.5%

IBU

12
19-81 Brewing Co. pint of beer with Berlin skyline backdrop.

Guten Tag

Available

This kettle soured Berliner Wesiße is very refreshing & will make your pucker on a hot Cayman day!

ABV

3.6%

IBU

10.3
1981 Brewing Co Dodo beer in pint glass with dodo silhouettes and island backdrop.

The Dodo

Sold Out

A special edition American Light Lager. Get it before it goes extinct

ABV

3.7

IBU

10
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Take Our Brewery Tour

Go behind the scenes at Grand Cayman’s only independent craft brewery.

Discover how we combine the finest ingredients with time-honored techniques to create our distinctive island flavors. You will see the brewing process up close, meet our brewers, and enjoy the freshest tank-to-glass samples.

Book a Tour
Cheers to fresh brews! Enjoying a sample straight from the source at a local Cayman Islands brewery.
Smiling faces capture the post-brewery bliss against a vibrant mural backdrop, celebrating friendship and good times.
Cheers to good times and great brews! This brewery tour group raises a glass to their freshly sampled craft beers, posing for a picture in front of the gleaming tanks.
A brewer carefully draws a sample from a stainless steel fermentation tank, a crucial step in quality control and perfecting the flavor profile of craft beer.
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273 Dorcy Drive. George Town. Grand Cayman

+1 (345) 945-0440

Taproom Opening Hours

Tue - Fri: 2pm - 7pm (Happy Hour: 4pm - 6pm)

Saturday: 12pm - 5pm (Home of the 3PM Club)

office@1981brewingco.com

Visit Our Brewery & Taproom