# 19-81 Brewing Co. > 19-81 Brewing Co. is Grand Cayman's leading independent craft brewery, brewing fresh tank-to-glass beer and cider in George Town, Cayman Islands since 2017. Home of the taproom at 273 Dorcy Drive and the "3PM Club". Independent craft brewery in the Cayman Islands, also written as 19-81, 1981 Brewing Co. or 1981 Brewing Company. Best known for its Tropical IPA, Cayman Blonde, Big Apple cider and a rotating cast of taproom exclusives. Beer and cider are poured fresh at the George Town taproom and stocked at bars, restaurants and liquor stores across Grand Cayman. ## Key facts - Name: 19-81 Brewing Co. (also: 19-81, 1981 Brewing Co., 1981 Brewing Company) - Type: Independent craft brewery and taproom - Location: 273 Dorcy Drive, George Town, Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands - Founded: 2017 - Taproom hours: Thursday–Friday 2PM–7PM (Happy Hour 4PM–6PM, Thursday & Friday only); Saturday 12PM–5PM; closed Sunday–Wednesday - Legal drinking age in the Cayman Islands: 18 - Phone: +1 (345) 945-0440 - Email: office@1981brewingco.com - Website: https://1981brewingco.com/ ## Key pages - [Our Beers](https://1981brewingco.com/our-cayman-beers/): the full range of Cayman craft beer & cider. - [Our Taproom](https://1981brewingco.com/cayman-brewery-taproom/): visit the George Town taproom — hours, happy hour and the 3PM Club. - [Our Brewery](https://1981brewingco.com/our-cayman-islands-brewery/): the story of 19-81 Brewing Co. - [Find Our Beers](https://1981brewingco.com/find-our-cayman-beers/): bars, restaurants and liquor stores that stock 19-81 across Grand Cayman. - [Where to Buy Beer in Grand Cayman](https://1981brewingco.com/where-to-buy-beer-grand-cayman/): a local guide to buying beer on the island. - [Where to Buy Cider](https://1981brewingco.com/where-to-buy-cider/): where to find Cayman cider. - [Merch & Shop](https://1981brewingco.com/1981-merch/): official apparel and merchandise. - [Contact Us](https://1981brewingco.com/contact-us/): get in touch. ## Common questions - Where can I buy 19-81 beer in Grand Cayman? On tap at the George Town taproom, and at bars, restaurants and liquor stores (such as Jacques Scott) across the island. - What is the legal drinking age in the Cayman Islands? 18. - Does 19-81 make cider? Yes — Guava Cider and Island Apple Cider, plus rotating releases like Hibiscus (also called sorrel), Dry Apple, and the strong 11% Big Apple. - Is 19-81 cider gluten-free? Yes, the ciders are naturally gluten-free. - Can you buy beer on Sundays in Grand Cayman? Retail alcohol sales are not permitted on Sundays in the Cayman Islands; licensed bars and restaurants may still serve. - Is Big Apple a beer? Big Apple is a strong dry apple cider (11% ABV), often searched as "Big Apple beer". ## Contact - Address: 273 Dorcy Drive, George Town, Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands - Phone: +1 (345) 945-0440 - Email: office@1981brewingco.com - Instagram: https://instagram.com/1981brewingco