Independent Cayman Islands Beer
Fresh, tank-to-glass beer & cider crafted with passion at 273 Dorcy Drive, George Town — Grand Cayman’s leading independent brewery since 2017.
Welcome to 19-81
We are a fiercely creative brewery right here in the Cayman Islands, driven by two simple things: uncompromising ingredient quality and an unforgettable drinking experience.
Taste the Unexpected at Our Taproom
Our taproom is where the magic happens — the only place in the Cayman Islands where you can taste our hyper-limited, small-batch special editions. We’re constantly experimenting with new flavors and styles, so these exclusive kegs rarely last long. Expect our special releases to stick around for a week or two — though the best ones are known to disappear in just 3 days!
Your first pint is on us
Every Saturday at 3PM we ring the bell and pour a round on the house. Fresh, tank-to-glass beer straight from the brewery — no cover, no list, no catch. Just be here when the clock hits three.
- WhenSaturdays, 3PM
- Where273 Dorcy Drive, George Town
- CostFree
One free pint per person, while stocks last. 18+ with valid ID.
Our Core Range
Fresh Cayman Beers & Ciders-
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Island Session
A German Kolsch ale — light, easy drinking, low bitterness with a delicate yeast character.
- ABV4.0%
- IBU10
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Cayman Blonde
Made for island life. A golden, caramel-malt body supporting Cascade & Citra hops.
- ABV5.0%
- IBU10
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Ridgefield Pils
All-German malt bill with a sprinkle of old & new world hops — a delicate, crushable Pacific pils.
- ABV5.3%
- IBU35
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Island Guava Cider
Venture on a tropical taste bud voyage with this sparkling, fresh guava and apple cider.
- ABV4.5%
- IBU—
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Island Apple Cider
Cayman's first locally crafted cider — clean, crisp and sparkling with refreshing apple flavors.
- ABV4.5%
- IBU—
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Taproom Exclusives
Only on tap at 273 Dorcy Drive
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Best Bay IPA
A taproom exclusive brewed with Pacifica and Cascade hops and fermented with Nottingham yeast. It pours with a golden colour close to our Tropical IPA, with its own hop character. Available only at the 19-81 Taproom while it lasts.
- ABV5.6%
- IBU45
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Dark Noon Stout
A delicious thick stout, crammed with wheat and oat flakes. Roasted coffee and chocolate flavours dance along the tongue with a warm toasted biscuit finish.
- ABV5%
- IBU25
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Not Whisky
This American Pale Ale, brewed for Cask Whisky Bar (Camana Bay), is double-dry hopped with Citra & Cascade. Get it at Cask or our taproom!
- ABV4.5%
- IBU12
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Not sure what to try?
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Dark Noon Stout available at all Jacques Scott and our Taproom
A delicious thick stout, crammed with wheat and oat flakes. Roasted coffee and chocolate flavours dance along the tongue with a warm toasted biscuit finish. Still pouring fresh at our taproom, and stocked at Jacques Scott liquor stores across Grand Cayman.
What People Are Saying
I have visited a lot of breweries. A few are bad, some are decent, but a few are great… this is one of them. Beer is great, but the vibe, and the people that serve the beer and the brewers are out of the world! Kind, good people! If you visit the island, first stop…
Cory Young 9 months ago · Google
A group of four of us saved 19-81 Brewing Co. for the last day of our trip in Grand Cayman. We showed up excited to check it out and found out they had recently changed their hours and are now closed on Wednesdays. Total bummer because we had really been looking forward to it. Instead…
Jennifer Brown 6 months ago · Google
Amazing!! A very chill and extremely friendly brewery! Large selection of different styles of beer! Stop it and have a flight and chill!!! I would live there if their New England/Hazy was on tap! It wasn't quite ready yet but when it is it's going to be amazing!
K K (spookify) 2 months ago · Google
Very good beers and a large selection of ciders and taproom only beers you won't find anywhere else. A very friendly bartender and good music made the visit great. (We'll see if he tries my recipe for beer marinaded goat)
Brook Riddick 2 years ago · Google
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