Stark Brewing Company

Brewpub in Manchester, New Hampshire, United States 🇺🇸
Associated Venue: Milly's Tavern

Established in 1994

Contact
500 N Commercial St, Manchester, NH, 03101, United States
Description
Stark Brewing Company originally started back in 1994 as the Stark Mill Brewery. Stark Mill was the first brewery in the city and was brought to life through the efforts of Brewmaster Peter Telge. Peter is a Manchester native, born and raised here in the Queen City, and has been in charge of the brewery for over 20 years now. In 1999, the brewery underwent a rebranding to keep up with the times and opened back up as Milly's Tavern, named after Peter's favorite German Shepherd, who is honored in our logo. Stark Brewing Company is proud to continue its devoted legacy as being Manchester's only brewpub, bringing fresh beer, delicious food, and great times to the people of New England.

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6.1
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 6 | Flavor - 7 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 5.5

Draft at the pub. Pint glass. Light nearly clear yellow. Lively carbonation. Good amount of coriander. It was light and easy to drink however, by the end of the pint I didn’t want another one. I’m slowly shying away from this style over all. Still a nice brew, just depends what you are in the mood to drink.

Tried from Draft on 31 Jul 2011 at 14:35


7.6
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 8 | Flavor - 8 | Texture - 8 | Overall - 7.5

growler THANKS to KW, shared with Tampa Weekly Gathering @OTH-pours a tan head and mahogany color. Aroma is medium/dark malt-some molasses, raisin, spice hops. Taste is medium/dark malt-some molasses, raisin, spice/earthy hops with a bite. ASA

Tried from Growler on 27 Jun 2011 at 15:34


6.5
Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 6 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 6

growler THANKS to KW, shared at dmac UFC Gathering-pours a dissipating light tan head and hazy amber color. Aroma is somewhat sweet medium malt-caramel, some medium fruit, spice. Taste is somewhat sweet medium malt-caramel, some medium fruit, spice/herbal hops. Herbal hops/grainy finish.

Tried from Growler on 27 Jun 2011 at 15:33


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

on tap-pours a thin white head and hazy yellow color. Aroma is raspberry. Taste is raspberry.

Tried from Draft on 23 Jun 2011 at 06:13


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

on tap-pours a thin white head and hazy yellow color. Aroma is tart fruit, vinegar, light malt. Taste is tart fruit-lemon, vinegar, malt.

Tried from Draft on 23 Jun 2011 at 06:12


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

growler THANKS to CLW, shared with Tampa Weekly Gathering @OTH-pours a dissipating light brown head with dark brown color. Aroma is dark malt-roasty/peat/chocolate/cocoa, 2nd earthy. Taste is dark malt-roasty/peat/chocolate/cocoa, 2nd earthy hops.

Tried from Growler on 11 Feb 2011 at 10:01


6.6
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 6 | Flavor - 7 | Texture - 8 | Overall - 6.5

growler THANKS to CLW-pours a dissipating offwhite head with copper color. Aroma is caramel-light/medium malt, lime. Taste is caramel-light malt, some roast, spice/lime hops. A Vienna-ish? Nice crisp, with a light finish.

Tried from Growler on 11 Feb 2011 at 09:52


7.8
Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 8 | Texture - 8 | Overall - 8

Growler pours courtesy of jcwattsrugger. Pours deep mahogany with tan head. The aroma is sweet with malts, dark roasted malts, black licorice, some earthiness and chocolate. The taste has a nice load of chocolate surrounded by dark roasted to burnt malts and a mix of spicy black licorice and spicy hops. This has full rich dark roasted malt goodness from front to back. Nice Porter.

Tried from Growler on 09 Feb 2011 at 06:21


6.8
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 7 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 7

Growler partagé avec Jcwattsrugger. Cheers John for bringing this back from your trip up north. De couleur brune laissant une bonne mousse moka. Arôme malt grillé avec qcq notes de chocolat qui reste bien discret pour une bière qui fait usage d’un chocolat local. Le palais reste bien léger, fine note de café et chocolat restant assez faible, facile à boire avec une fin qui s’alligne un peu sur l’amertume du café/chocolat.

Tried on 20 Jan 2011 at 12:35


6.9
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 6 | Flavor - 8 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 7.5

On tap at Milly"s. Pours hazy brown with a foamy thick, creamy off white head. Aroma is grainy corn mash, with a touch of molasses. Taste is pretty much the same. Thin in the mouth with a short bitter finish. This is the first mild ale I’ve rated. I like the flavor this brew had and will drink again on my next visit.

Tried from Draft on 16 Jan 2011 at 07:02