Thornbridge Hall - Bracia
Thornbridge Brewery in Bakewell, Derbyshire, England 🏴
Spiced / Herbed / Vegetable / Honey - Honey Special|
Score
8.07
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Bracia is the Celtic name for a beverage brewed in Iron Age Europe with reference found on a Roman inscription at Haddon Hall, Derbyshire. Little is known about this except it was high in alcohol, brewed with cereals and, most probably, honey.
Thornbridge’s Bracia has been infused with a generous amount of dark and bitter Chestnut Honey. This was sourced by Head Brewer Stefano Cossi from Beekeeper Onelia Pin in the Alpine foothills of North East Italy. Aromas are of chestnut, honey, cappuccino, white chocolate, dark fruits, vibrant fresh peel. The mouthfeel is velvety and rich, with notes of coffee, chocolate, liquorice and hazelnuts with warming alcohol, cocoa and a little peat in the finish.
Malts: Maris Otter, Brown, Munich, Dark Crystal, Black, Chocolate, Peated and Roasted Barley.
Hops: Target, Pioneer, Hallertau Northern Brewer and Sorachi Ace.
Bracia can be cellared for up to one year, maybe longer. Its flavours will evolve so why not enjoy the experience of opening a bottle every once in a while.
Thornbridge’s Bracia has been infused with a generous amount of dark and bitter Chestnut Honey. This was sourced by Head Brewer Stefano Cossi from Beekeeper Onelia Pin in the Alpine foothills of North East Italy. Aromas are of chestnut, honey, cappuccino, white chocolate, dark fruits, vibrant fresh peel. The mouthfeel is velvety and rich, with notes of coffee, chocolate, liquorice and hazelnuts with warming alcohol, cocoa and a little peat in the finish.
Malts: Maris Otter, Brown, Munich, Dark Crystal, Black, Chocolate, Peated and Roasted Barley.
Hops: Target, Pioneer, Hallertau Northern Brewer and Sorachi Ace.
Bracia can be cellared for up to one year, maybe longer. Its flavours will evolve so why not enjoy the experience of opening a bottle every once in a while.
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8.1/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 7
Flavor 9
Texture 8
Overall 8.5
Pours deep mahogany tinged brown into a snifter. Mocha head with little retention recedes to hug rim. Licorice and soy aromas. Thick with dark caramel, licorice and soy upfront turning to rich mocha in the warm, lasting finish.
Tried
on 15 Jun 2016
at 18:41
8.5/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 9
Flavor 9
Texture 8
Overall 8
deep dark brown colour with some ruby notes, medium sized creamy beige head; aroma of chocolate, dried berries, raisins, some honey, red wine, roasted sugar, herbal notes and hints of smoke; taste of dark chocolate, berries, raisins, herbal liqueur notes and hints of orange peel oils and grapefruit; really good beer!
Tried
on 11 Jun 2016
at 15:04
8.2/10
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Appearance 10
Aroma 8
Flavor 7
Texture 8
Overall 9
0.5l bottle. Black body, thick light brown head. Aroma of chocolate, orange zest, caramel, coffee, smoke and reisins. Taste of chocolate, smoke, orange zest and floral hops. Full bodied with a creamy texture. Very nice.
Tried
from Bottle
on 03 May 2016
at 06:00
8.4/10
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Appearance 10
Aroma 8
Flavor 8
Texture 8
Overall 8.5
Bottle from Real Ale Store, Newark. Deep almost black colour with a thick tan head. Liquorice and deep fruity aroma roasted sweet taste.
Tried
from Bottle
on 30 Jan 2016
at 15:31
7/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 7
Flavor 8
Texture 6
Overall 7
Appearance: Very dark brown, seems clear. Ok amount of dark, tan head.
Aroma: Dark malt, dark fruits, prunes.
Taste: Dark malt, slight coffee and chocolate. Burnt bitterness. Alcohol. A wee bit disappointed.
Bought: Drinks of the World (Bern), 500 ml, CHF 13.00
Info: 23/1-2016, BB: 24/10-2018
Aroma: Dark malt, dark fruits, prunes.
Taste: Dark malt, slight coffee and chocolate. Burnt bitterness. Alcohol. A wee bit disappointed.
Bought: Drinks of the World (Bern), 500 ml, CHF 13.00
Info: 23/1-2016, BB: 24/10-2018
Tried
on 25 Jan 2016
at 04:26
7.9/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 8
Flavor 9
Texture 6
Overall 8.5
Bottle. Dark pour. Aroma of smoke, roasted malt and herbs. Nice rich flavor of smoke, roasted caramelised malt, mild lirorice, honey and some hop bitters. Tasty and special beer.
Tried
from Bottle
on 26 Dec 2015
at 07:34
7.1/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 7
Flavor 8
Texture 6
Overall 7.5
Refrigerated 0.5 brown bottle, says 9% abc, poured into a snifter. Black with small light brown head. Aroma is dark malt, thick body, light carbonation, and some small-bubble lacing. Taste is roasted malt, coffee, chocolate, honey, some nuts, and some anise. Not sure why this is listed as a traditional ale this is an imperial stout.
Tried
from Bottle
on 22 Dec 2015
at 19:35
9.3/10
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Appearance 10
Aroma 9
Flavor 9
Texture 10
Overall 9
Dark and roasted malts, chocolate and a bit of sour peat. Full bodied with a great mouthfeel.
Tried
on 14 Dec 2015
at 03:36
7.4/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 7
Flavor 8
Texture 6
Overall 7.5
Bottle - Vintage 2012 - Sweet, light herbal, touch of smoke, honey and grape. Jet black with a decent light brown head. Dark, bit of herbal smokey bitterness and nice sweet chocolate smoky finish. Very complex and nice.
Tried
from Bottle
on 10 Dec 2015
at 00:02