Three Tuns Brewery

Microbrewery in Bishop's Castle, Shropshire, England 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿
Associated Venue: Sun Inn

Established in 1642

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The Three Tuns Inn, Salop St, Bishop's Castle, SY9 5BW, England
Description
Our 17th Century brewery is located right in the heart of beautiful Shropshire. Nestled in the small market town of Bishop's Castle, we’re proud to brew our legendary Three Tuns ales from a charming Victorian brewery tower, just a stone’s throw away from English/Welsh border and unspoilt countryside.

It’s 1642 and a half-timbered building is built in Salop Street Bishop’s Castle to brew real ale for the coaching inn next door, the Three Tuns Inn and our real ales come to life for the first time.

The current classic tower brewery with a 10BBL plant was built in 1888. The beers were sold under the name Three Tuns. Brewing ceased in September 2001 due to problems with beer quality due to some equipment needing replacing with brewing being carried out by Hobson's.

in January 2003, our brewery is bought by John Roberts’ Brewing Co.Ltd. - the name of which celebrates our historic association, over about a century, with the Roberts family. Our brewery is fully refurbished, ensuring its brewing future for many years to come.

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7.1
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 8 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 7.5

Cask at the Wicked Grin, Ludlow. Pours very dark brown with a medium head. Aroma is cola, raisin and liquorice. Taste has liquorice and roast to start with a sweet tar and dark chocolate finish.

Tried from Cask on 12 Jan 2020 at 09:21


6.4
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 6 | Flavor - 7 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 6.5

500ml bottle [courtesy of Grumbo - thanks for this antiquity!]. Clear, yellow-ish golden colour with average, thick, fluffy, moderately lasting, minimally lacing, white head. Spicy malty and minimally fruity, hoppy aroma, doughy overtones, hints of nettle. Taste is spicy malty, minimally strawy, minimally fruity hoppy, slightly doughy yeasty, a touch of apricot, nettle, gooseberry. Nice.

Tried from Bottle on 14 Sep 2019 at 19:47


6
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 6 | Flavor - 6 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 6

13th July 2019, cask half-pint on the 23rd Annual Bishop's Castle Real Ale and Cider Trail. Pretty sure this is a one off, a regular beer tweaked for the festival (or just renamed for 'tickers'). I did see this last year unlike the other four I've just added!

Tried from Cask on 14 Jul 2019 at 08:47


6
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 6 | Flavor - 6 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 6

13th July 2019, cask half-pint on the 23rd Annual Bishop's Castle Real Ale and Cider Trail, at the brewery. Pretty sure this is a one off, a regular beer tweaked for the festival (or just renamed for 'tickers').

Tried from Cask on 14 Jul 2019 at 08:44


6
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 6 | Flavor - 6 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 6

13th July 2019, cask half-pint on the 23rd Annual Bishop's Castle Real Ale and Cider Trail, at the brewery. Pretty sure this is a one off, a regular beer tweaked for the festival (or just renamed for 'tickers').

Tried from Cask on 14 Jul 2019 at 08:42


6
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 6 | Flavor - 6 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 6

13th July 2019, cask half-pint on the 23rd Annual Bishop's Castle Real Ale and Cider Trail, at the brewery. Pretty sure this is a one off, a regular beer tweaked for the festival (or just renamed for 'tickers').

Tried from Cask on 14 Jul 2019 at 08:41


6
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 6 | Flavor - 6 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 6

13th July 2019, cask half-pint on the 23rd Annual Bishop's Castle Real Ale and Cider Trail, at the brewery. Pretty sure this is a one off, a regular beer tweaked for the festival (or just renamed for 'tickers').

Tried from Cask on 14 Jul 2019 at 08:39


5.6
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 5 | Flavor - 6 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 5.5

13th July 2019, cask half-pint on the 23rd Annual Bishop's Castle Real Ale and Cider Trail. Mini haze to the golden/amber body, white film on top. Pretty boring and uninteresting to be honest, some light hoppiness on a malty base but lacked any punch or oomph.

Tried from Cask on 14 Jul 2019 at 08:31


7.9
Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 8 | Flavor - 8 | Texture - 8 | Overall - 7.5

11/2/2019. Bottle from Tipplers, Bewdley. Poured almost black with a nice sized beige head. Aroma of roasted malt, toffee, molasses, chocolate, coffee and liquorice with late developing ginger. Medium to heavy sweetness and moderate bitterness. Medium plus body, slick texture, soft carbonation. Enjoyed this.

Tried from Bottle on 12 Feb 2019 at 02:57


7.6
Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 8 | Texture - 8 | Overall - 7.5

Bottle from Tipplers, Bewdley. Almost black with a light brown head. Aroma is sweet, malty, roasted malt, brown sugar and heavy licorice. Flavor is quite sweet and moderate bitter. Oily. 110219

Tried from Bottle on 12 Feb 2019 at 02:49