Quill

Thornbridge Brewery in Bakewell, Derbyshire, England 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

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Bitter - ESB / Strong Bitter Special

Score

7.00

ABV: 5.5%

IBU: -

Ticks: 4

Inspired by SMOD's amazing beer Urchin Original, Quill has the heart of an Extra Special Bitter, with special additions of invert no.2 sugar, combined with luxurious dark Belgian candi syrup. The beer pours a deep amber with a tight, off-white head. The malt base offers layers of biscuit, toffee and light caramel balanced by a gentle sweetness. On the palate, expect notes of honey, dried fruit and gentle spice. Hops: Hallertauer Tradition and Ernest.

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7.4

WingmanWillis (38284) ticked Quill from Thornbridge Brewery 1 month ago

Appearance - 7 | Aroma - 7.5 | Flavor - 7.5 | Texture - 7 | Overall - 7.5

Tried from Cask at Pheasant on 13 Dec 2025 at 14:24

BlackHaddock (17284) reviewed Quill from Thornbridge Brewery 2 months ago

Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 6 | Flavor - 7 | Texture - 7 | Overall - 7.5

Hand pulled half pint in Ye Olde Fighting Cocks on 2nd December 2025. Clean amber body, off white crust on top. Malty yet hop bitter too, then some sweetness creeps in, interesting and I liked it.

Tried from Cask at Old Fighting Cocks on 02 Dec 2025 at 22:00

7.5

Martinsh (3610) reviewed Quill from Thornbridge Brewery 2 months ago

Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 6 | Flavor - 8.5 | Texture - 8 | Overall - 7.5

Cask at Hops, Crewe. Pours an amberish red with minimal off-white head. There’s malts, caramel and a hint of butter in the aroma. In the mouth it starts off sweet and creamy with a slightly watery texture, but bitterness comes through very quickly. Flavour starts with Belgian hops, yeast and caramel, but a lot of extra layers come through later. Cake and marzipan plus hints of biscuits and apricots leading to a dry and slightly sharp finish. This is decent but not really an ESB, more a best bitter.

Tried from Cask at Hops on 13 Nov 2025 at 16:00

Garrold (11394) reviewed Quill from Thornbridge Brewery 2 months ago

Appearance - 7 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 7 | Texture - 7 | Overall - 7

Cask taster. Thornbridge. Because I’m not paying a penny for something with SMODs name attached to it. Clear amber. Slim white head. Nose has caramel. Vinous notes. Light toasty grain. Cake mix. Taste is semi sweet with some fruity nutty bitterness. Feels a tad thin. Has a light sourness throughout. Dry-ish finish.

Tried from Cask at Thornbridge Brewery Tap on 12 Nov 2025 at 12:34

gave a cheers!