Landlocked Brewing Co.
Brewpub
in
Alfreton,
Derbyshire,
England 🏴
Associated Venue: Thorn Tree Inn (LandLocked)
Established in 2014
Closed in 2019
Description
Brewery in the heart of Derbyshire.
Landlocked began brewing in 2014 using a five-barrel plant in outbuildings behind the Beehive Inn, Ripley. In 2016 it moved to the Handle Bar, Alfreton, which is now the brewery tap. The beers can also be found in other local pubs.
Landlocked began brewing in 2014 using a five-barrel plant in outbuildings behind the Beehive Inn, Ripley. In 2016 it moved to the Handle Bar, Alfreton, which is now the brewery tap. The beers can also be found in other local pubs.
6.4/10
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Appearance 4
Aroma 8
Flavor 6
Texture 6
Overall 6.5
Imported from my RateBeer account as LandLocked A&E IPA DDH (by LandLocked Brewing Co.):
Aroma: 8/10, Appearance: 2/5, Taste: 6/10, Palate: 3/5, Overall: 13/20, MyTotalScore: 3.2/5
7/VI/18 - 33cl bottle as Landlocked / Handlebar A&E DDH IPA @ home - BB: X/2018 (2018-748) Thanks to Tinus for sharing the bottle!
Cloudy beige murky beer, lots of yeast chunks, also sticky yeast residue in the top of the bottle and the cap, small creamy off-white head, pretty stable, bit adhesive. Aroma: very fruity, passion fruit, also a bit artificial, candy, bubble gum, bit malty, sugary, red lace candy. MF: soft carbon, medium body. Taste: pretty bitter, sweet, bit oxidized, jam, bit cheesy, spicy and herbal, sugary. Aftertaste: very dry and bitter finish, some fruity touch, jam, strawberry candy, red lace candy, some grapefruit bitterness, bit resinous.
Aroma: 8/10, Appearance: 2/5, Taste: 6/10, Palate: 3/5, Overall: 13/20, MyTotalScore: 3.2/5
7/VI/18 - 33cl bottle as Landlocked / Handlebar A&E DDH IPA @ home - BB: X/2018 (2018-748) Thanks to Tinus for sharing the bottle!
Cloudy beige murky beer, lots of yeast chunks, also sticky yeast residue in the top of the bottle and the cap, small creamy off-white head, pretty stable, bit adhesive. Aroma: very fruity, passion fruit, also a bit artificial, candy, bubble gum, bit malty, sugary, red lace candy. MF: soft carbon, medium body. Taste: pretty bitter, sweet, bit oxidized, jam, bit cheesy, spicy and herbal, sugary. Aftertaste: very dry and bitter finish, some fruity touch, jam, strawberry candy, red lace candy, some grapefruit bitterness, bit resinous.
Tried
from Bottle
on 07 Jun 2018
at 20:00
7/10
Tried
on 24 May 2018
at 14:39
7.4/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 8
Flavor 7
Texture 6
Overall 7.5
Bottle at home - massive gusher, lost 2/3rds of the bottle. Pours black, nose is treacle, burnt toffee, caramel, taste is sweet toffee, caramel, chewy, treacle, bit thin after the gushing.
Tried
from Bottle
on 08 May 2018
at 18:15
6/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 6
Flavor 7
Texture 4
Overall 6
Bottle from Cotteridge Wines shared with Sarkynorthener; dark brown pour with a bubbly light tan head, aroma has slight vomit and dark fruits, taste has dark fruits, some light hops, hint of chocolate, a bit crazy for me.
Tried
from Bottle
on 06 Apr 2018
at 20:52
5.9/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 6
Flavor 6
Texture 4
Overall 6.5
Bottle from Cotteridge Wines shared with Sarkynorthener; clear tobacco brown pour with a tiny brown head, aroma has musty fortified wine, taste has dried fruits, fortified wine, some herbal action.
Tried
from Bottle
on 06 Apr 2018
at 20:36
6.9/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 7
Flavor 7
Texture 6
Overall 7.5
Bottle from Cotteridge Wines shared with Sarkynorthener; clear amber pour with a thin beige, aroma has beetroot and citrus, taste has earthy beetroot, some brett, quite pleasant.
Tried
from Bottle
on 06 Apr 2018
at 20:17
6.6/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 7
Flavor 7
Texture 6
Overall 6.5
15th February 2018
Chelmsfaaarhd Winter Beer Fest. Cask in KEGS. Light haze on this gold beer, a few white bubbles. Light dry palate, reasonably crisp. Tangy malts, mildly sweet. Decent citrus with a light sherbet vibe. Modest saison herb. Riper citrus on the backend. Tasty enough.
Chelmsfaaarhd Winter Beer Fest. Cask in KEGS. Light haze on this gold beer, a few white bubbles. Light dry palate, reasonably crisp. Tangy malts, mildly sweet. Decent citrus with a light sherbet vibe. Modest saison herb. Riper citrus on the backend. Tasty enough.
Tried
from Cask
on 26 Feb 2018
at 09:22
7/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 7
Flavor 7
Texture 6
Overall 7
15th February 2018
Chelmsfaaarhd Winter Beer Fest. Cask in KEGS. Hazy gold beer, thin white head. Light palate, fairly dry, reasonable fine carbonation. Light malts, fairly sweet. Good grapefruit hops backed up with lesser orange and tangerine. Light floral finish. Good hop fruits.
Chelmsfaaarhd Winter Beer Fest. Cask in KEGS. Hazy gold beer, thin white head. Light palate, fairly dry, reasonable fine carbonation. Light malts, fairly sweet. Good grapefruit hops backed up with lesser orange and tangerine. Light floral finish. Good hop fruits.
Tried
from Cask
on 26 Feb 2018
at 09:17
6.4/10
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Appearance 4
Aroma 7
Flavor 7
Texture 6
Overall 6.5
Cask at the 2018 Chelmsford & Mid Essex Beer & Cider Festival. Pours cloudy amber with a very small off-white head. Aroma of light herb and spice, yeast, bitter citrus and a hint of liquorice. Light sweetness, medium citrus bitterness, moderate sour. Moderate body, slight oily texture, fine carbonation.
Tried
from Cask
on 15 Feb 2018
at 15:34
6.9/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 8
Flavor 8
Texture 4
Overall 6.5
Cask at the 2018 Chelmsford & Mid Essex Beer & Cider Festival. Pours hazy dark gold with a small bubbly off-white head. Aroma of citrus and tropical fruit, hop, vanilla and straw. Medium sweetness, moderate bitterness. Moderate body, slight oily texture, soft carbonation.
Tried
from Cask
on 15 Feb 2018
at 15:29