Butcombe Brewery (Liberation Group)
Microbrewery
in
Wrington,
Somerset,
England 🏴
Associated with 11 Venues
Established in 1978
Contact
Description
Bristol born and made to stand out, Butcombe Brewing Co. began life at a time of cultural, social and political change, crafting beer before ‘craft beer’ was even a thing.
You see, at that time, no one was risking it all starting a brewery, making simple, premium, easy-drinking ale. To do so was an act of defiance. Or madness. But, 42 years and a lot of hard graft later, by staying true to our beliefs and Bristolian roots, it looks like owning a resolutely maverick brewing company isn’t such a crazy idea after all. By going against the grain, to work intimately with it, we made our own statement with every pint. And what was true then is just as important today.
Butcombe now produces over 250,000 pints a week from our brewery in Wrington. As times and tastes change, so does our range of beers. Alongside Original, Gold and Rare Breed, you’ll find two craft lagers, Bohemia and Underfall, and two IPAs, Goram and Stateside, plus a range of exciting seasonal and small batch specials.
You see, at that time, no one was risking it all starting a brewery, making simple, premium, easy-drinking ale. To do so was an act of defiance. Or madness. But, 42 years and a lot of hard graft later, by staying true to our beliefs and Bristolian roots, it looks like owning a resolutely maverick brewing company isn’t such a crazy idea after all. By going against the grain, to work intimately with it, we made our own statement with every pint. And what was true then is just as important today.
Butcombe now produces over 250,000 pints a week from our brewery in Wrington. As times and tastes change, so does our range of beers. Alongside Original, Gold and Rare Breed, you’ll find two craft lagers, Bohemia and Underfall, and two IPAs, Goram and Stateside, plus a range of exciting seasonal and small batch specials.
5.3/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 5
Flavor 5
Texture 6
Overall 5
cask ... copper ... odd musty nose ... fruity ... floral hop ... again mustyness ... not for me.
Tried
from Cask
on 31 Jan 2010
at 23:30
6.4/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 6
Flavor 7
Texture 6
Overall 6.5
Cask-conditioned at Colston’s Yard, Bristol 11/12/09. Deep gold in colour with a frothy white head. Aroma of sweet malts, oranges and a touch of citrus hops. Flavour was much the same, with decent cereal malts, apricots and a hoppy, dry finish.
Tried
from Cask
on 12 Dec 2009
at 05:31
5.8/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 6
Flavor 5
Texture 6
Overall 6
Bottle 500ml.Clear light to medium amber color with a average, frothy, good lacing, mostly lasting, off-white head. Aroma is moderate malty, caramel, toffee notes, moderate hoppy, dry grass and orange. Flavor is moderate sweet and moderate to light light heavy bitter with a average duration. Body is medium, texture is oily, carbonation is soft. [20091114]
Tried
from Bottle
on 02 Dec 2009
at 04:32
5.9/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 6
Flavor 6
Texture 6
Overall 5.5
2nd September 2007. On tap. Slightly watery palate. The hops provide an orangey undertone. Light carbonation. Actually not that bitter.
Tried
from Draft
on 29 Nov 2009
at 15:06
4.9/10
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Appearance 4
Aroma 6
Flavor 5
Texture 4
Overall 4.5
Draught@Oluthuone Leskinen
Clear golden color, small white head. Grassy, sweet malty, a bit yeasty aroma. Crisp, some peppery hoppyness and honey, some fruits. Quite boring and lager-like.
Clear golden color, small white head. Grassy, sweet malty, a bit yeasty aroma. Crisp, some peppery hoppyness and honey, some fruits. Quite boring and lager-like.
Tried
on 24 Nov 2009
at 09:17
5.5/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 6
Flavor 5
Texture 6
Overall 5
Cask handpull at County Hotel, JDW, Ashford. Yeasty bitter, ok, much like a hundred other bitters. Not much hop at all.
Tried
from Cask
on 15 Nov 2009
at 03:07
6/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 6
Flavor 6
Texture 6
Overall 6
Clear golden with a tiny white head. Malty aroma with floral hops. Malty flavour with fruity and hoppy notes. Finished bitter.
Tried
on 14 Nov 2009
at 18:02
6/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 6
Flavor 6
Texture 6
Overall 6
Bottled. A hazy amber beer with a thin beige head. The aroma has notes of bread, caramel, and straw. The flavor has strong notes of elderflowers, as well as notes of malt, bread, and caramel, leading a very dry finish.Thanks yespr for sharing.
Tried
from Bottle
on 14 Nov 2009
at 06:13
6/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 6
Flavor 6
Texture 6
Overall 6
Bottle 50 cl. Courtesy of yespr. Hazy deep golden with an off-white head. Sweet fruity nose with a skewed citrusy touch. Medium body, nutty, fruity and citrusy. Dry, bitter finish. Very British. 141109
Tried
from Bottle
on 14 Nov 2009
at 06:08
6.6/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 7
Flavor 7
Texture 6
Overall 6.5
50 cL bottle. Pours cloudy orange with a small white head. Aroma is mild spiced and fruity hoppy note. Fruity hoppy and light spiced hoppy flavoured. Medium dry finish. Mild fruity and dry bitter flavoured finish.
Tried
from Bottle
on 14 Nov 2009
at 06:08